“It really features the best parts of my playing. There are so many great things the bassoon can do, & the concerto really captures those,” said principal bassoon Catherine Van Handel. ►Read more about David Ludwig's "Pictures From the Floating World": bit.ly/MSO_CatherineVanHandel

WATER FESTIVAL COMMUNITY PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: Watermarks MKE: An Atlas of Water for the City of Milwaukee is an initiative to develop a city-wide network of engagement, to help people on the streets and in their neighborhoods better understand their relationships to the water systems and the infrastructure that supports their lives. WaterMarks works with artists, scientists, and community members to -- organize walks, share stories, and create artworks – to encourage local residents and stakeholders to think about the social and ecological challenges their communities face, and how these challenges can be overcome. Learn more at watermarkmke.org