EPISODE 21

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 two weeks on Friday for a new episode to enjoy.

Ken-David Masur, host
Bill Barclay, special guest

Recorded June April 2 + 3, 2010
Edo de Waart, conductor
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Berlioz
Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict (Begins at 1:09)

Recorded November 18 + 19, 2005
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Johan Wagenaar
Cyrano de Bergarac Overture (Begins at 18:48)

Recorded April 28 + March 1, 2014
Edo de Waart, conductor
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Fauré
Suite from Pelléas et Mélisande, Opus 80 (Begins at 41:01)

1. Prélude
2. Fileuse
3. Sicilienne
4. The Death of Mélisande

Recorded February 16 + 17, 2018
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture, Opus 21 (Begins at 1:05:44)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Nocturne, Opus 61
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Scherzo, Opus 61

Episode 21 of Musical Journeys is sponsored by: