Violist Madison Linke joined EMSO in 2025.
She grew up in a family of musicians and started playing violin in kindergarten, but switched to viola in middle school at the suggestion of her music teacher. She has a master’s degree in computer science and is looking forward to all of her new career opportunities.
Madison says she is usually quite shy, but loves to express herself through music. Music always feels more comfortable and comes easier to her.
Outside of the orchestra, she likes to read, do yoga, and travel to visit family.