Episode 9

While we can't be together at a concert for now, our dedication to bring you wonderful music remains! Welcome to Milwaukee Symphony Musical Journeys. Hosted by Music Director Ken-David Masur and featuring interviews with Milwaukee Symphony musicians, these recordings are hand-curated by Maestro Masur from the orchestra’s extensive audio archive. Check back every Friday for a new episode to enjoy.

Ken-David Masurhost
Edo de Waartmusic director laureate, special guest

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Recorded February 1 – 3, 2013
Edo de Waart, conductor
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven
Overture to Coriolan, Opus 62 (Begins at 12:07)


Recorded May 12 + 13, 2017
Edo de Waart, conductor
Ronald Brautigam, piano
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven
Concerto No. 4 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 58 (Begins at 27:01)

  1. Allegro moderato
  2. Andante con moto
  3. Rondo: Vivace

Recorded January 16 + 17, 2015
Edo de Waart, conductor
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Opus 68, “Pastoral” (Begins at 1:12:59)

  1. Awakening of cheerful feelings on arriving in the country: Allegro ma non troppo
  2. Scene by the brook: Andante molto mosso
  3. Merry assembly of country folk: Allegro
  4. Thunderstorm: Allegro
  5. Shepherd's Song - Happy, grateful feelings after the storm: Allegretto

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