EPISODE 12

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 Masur, host

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Recorded January 26 + 27, 2019
Joshua Weilerstein, conductor
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

William Grant Still
Poeme for Orchestra (Begins at 3:21)

Recorded January 20 + 21, 2018
Teddy Abrams, conductor
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Julia Perry
A Short Piece for Orchestra (Begins at 16:12)

Recorded November 17 + 18, 2017
Michael Francis, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Leonard Bernstein
Age of Anxiety, Symphony No. 2 (Begins at 26:58)

• Part I
• The Prologue: Lento moderato
• The Seven Ages: Variations 1-7
• The Seven Stages: Variations 8-14
• Part II
• The Dirge: Largo
• The Masque: Extremely fast
• The Epilogue: L’istesso tempo – Adagio – Andante – con moto

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