EPISODE 7

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 May 30– June 1, 2014
Gilbert Varga, conductor
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Elgar
Serenade in E minor for String Orchestra, Opus 20 (Begins at 11:23)

1. Allegro piacevole
2. Larghetto
3. Allegretto

Recorded October 31 – November 1, 2003
Raymond Leppard, conductor
Lynn Harrell, cello
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Elgar
Concerto in E minor for cello and Orchestra, Opus 85 (Begins at 36:16)

1. Adagio: Moderato
2. Lento: Allegro molto
3. Adagio
4. Allegro: Moderato: Allegro, ma non troppo

Recorded January 22 + 23, 2016
Christopher Seaman, conductor
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Elgar
In the South, Opus 50, “Alassio” (Begins at 1:11:55)

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