WATCH: DOROTHY RUDD MOORE - TRANSCESION, "I HAVE BEEN TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP"
PUBLISHED 2021-06-08
Dorothy Rudd Moore composed Transcension, “I have been to the mountaintop,” in recognition of the first national holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. The work was performed by the MSO on March 6, 2021 as part of our Reimagined Season. Please enjoy this replay of the performance courtesy of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra musicians.
RESILIENCE, ARTISTRY, AND A SHARED LOVE OF MUSIC: THE STARS OF TOMORROW PLAY ON
PUBLISHED 2021-05-26
The show must go on for the Stars of Tomorrow, even if a global pandemic forces some changes. Read about this year's winner Ellen Zhou, and runner-ups Joseph Batterman and Cynthia Yan.
WATCH: JESSIE MONTGOMERY "SOURCE CODE"
PUBLISHED 2021-04-27
Hear from Composer Jessie Montgomery on her piece Source Code, part of our opening program from our virtual season Welcome Home. Following the interview, hear the entire piece!
COMPOSER ERIC NATHAN: BACH, INTERPRETATION, AND NEW BEGINNINGS
PUBLISHED 2021-04-22
Milwaukee audiences will get an introduction to the music of Eric Nathan this week, six months after the original plan. Learn more about composer Eric Nathan and the 4/24 performance, Bach Effect, available for single concert streaming!
TŌRU TAKEMITSU: EXPERIENCING NATURE IN MUSIC
PUBLISHED 2021-04-07
“He takes us on a journey as we listen. It’s for all of us, but it’s also very personal. To me, that’s the magic," says Music Director Ken-David Masur about Japanese composer Tōru Takemitsu. Learn about the composer featured in our April 17 performance.
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- Stars of Tomorrow Virtual Performance
- MSO Welcomes 3 New Musicians
- Musical Journeys Bonus: Ken-David Masur and Mark Niehaus Extended Conversation
- Watch: The Pavilion at the Bradley Symphony Center
- The Pavilion at the Bradley Symphony Center
- Musical Journeys Bonus: Ken-David Masur and Frank Almond’s Extended Conversation
- Musical Journeys Bonus: Interview with Emanual Ax
- Creativity, Collaboration, and Going Outside Your Comfort Zone: MSO Education Continues
- Introducing Resonance Food Co.
- Music that Endures – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op 67 (Movement IV, excerpt)
- Forte President Christopher Miller Speaks on Importance of MSO Volunteers
- Stay Home, Stay Safe, & Stay Tuned: Entire Orchestra Unites for Virtual Performance Video
- From Our Homes to Yours: Elgar’s “Nimrod”
- MSO Hosts Annual Link Up Concert
- MSO Trombone Section Talks Instruments and Beethoven’s Fifth
- Milwaukee Symphony to perform Music of David Bowie on March 6
- Gemma New Prepares for MSO Debut
- Connecting the Contemporary: Ken-David Masur weaves together old and new
- Steve Lippia Gives Voice to the Songs of Sinatra and Friends
- Catching Up with Guest Cellist Johannes Moser
- Joyce Yang: An Audience (and Orchestra) Favorite Returns
- Violinist Hyewon Kim’s unique solo turn
- MSO Horn Players prepare for Schumann’s Conzertstück
- There’s always something fresh to discover: Musicians of the MSO Reflect on Beethoven
- Peter and the Wolf offers fun for the whole family
- Behind the Scenes: MSO & Student Choir Performance at Pius XI High School
- Never Stop Changing And Growing: Associate Principal Bass Andrew Raciti
- Not More Cowbell, Better Cowbell
- Guest Pianist Jorge Federico Osorio Performs Nights in the Gardens of Spain
- The room that makes every performance possible: A visit to the MSO Library
- Much More Than Background: The Epic Impact of the music of John Williams
- Matthew Ernst on the Power of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
- Saint Kate Arts Hotel Plays Featured Role in MSO’s Opening Weekend Festivities
- Guest Pianist Nicolas Namoradze makes Milwaukee debut
- The Force Is With Us: The MSO performs The Empire Strikes Back live with film
- Principal Clarinet Todd Levy performs Mozart Clarinet concerto
- MSO joins Florentine Opera Company to commemorate 85 years
- Francesco Lecce-Chong returns for Carmina Burana
- Dee Daniels & Denzal Sinclaire Honor the Music of Natalie & Nat King Cole
- Dean Borghesani: From rock drummer to principal timpanist
- 2019.20 POPS PREVIEW: Engaging Programming, Exciting Guest Performers, An Enhanced Patron Experience
- A LOOK AT THE 2019.20 CLASSICS SEASON – And Beyond – With Music Director Ken-David Masur
- Jeanyi Kim on Chamber Music, Teamwork, and Work-Life Balance
- Ringing in the Holidays
- VIDEO: The Lullaby Project provides transformative musical experiences
- Lullaby Project Spotlight: Julie Yeado
- The Moment of First Encounter: Ken-David Masur & The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
- Lullaby Project Spotlight: Jeanyi Kim
- A Fantastic Asset: Associate Principal Trumpet David Cohen
- Lullaby Project Spotlight: Meaghan Henrich
- A Look Ahead: Incorporating An Organ Into Our New Hall
- A Perfect Fit: Orchestra Personnel Manager Linda Unkefer draws on love of people, music to excel in her unique role
- A Feast for the Ears & Eyes: The MSO at the Basilica of St. Josaphat
- VIDEO: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
- Concertmaster Frank Almond on Music and Loss
- Completing the puzzle: Planning the 2018.19 Classics Season
- Donors & volunteers in many roles are vital to our success
- Live music is meaningful: Previewing the 2018.19 Pops season
- Symphony in the Neighborhood heads to Bay View, April 6 – 15
- Composer & Milwaukee native Emily Cooley returns to meet with area students
- Conductor Stefan Asbury makes MSO debut leading Ligeti’s Violin Concerto
- Guest pianist Louis Schwizgebel performs Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto in MSO Debut
- Conversations with Composers: Emily Cooley
- High risk, High reward: Principal Horn Matt Annin
- Principal Trumpet Matthew Ernst: Striving to be “a servant of the music”
- Canadian Brass rings in the holiday season with the MSO
- #GivingTuesday Challenge 2017: Help us raise up to $20,000 for Stars of Tomorrow
- One great big long choreographed event: Making holiday music
- Stars of Tomorrow Spotlight: The Brusubardis Family
- Take A Field trip to Musical Opposites: MSO Concerts for Schools
- Stars of Tomorrow Spotlight: Alex Ayers
- Stars of Tomorrow Spotlight: Kartik Papatla
- A Living, Breathing Art Form: Guest Violinist Jennifer Koh talks classical music, composition, and the beauty of collaboration
- Nico Muhly on Mixed Messages, contemporary music, and Bernstein’s legacy
- Thoughtfully and with Joy: Principal Flute Sonora Slocum
- “Coming together and making something beautiful”: MSO Principals Prepare for Haydn’s Sinfonia Concertante
- Take It To the Limit: Josh Phillips, French Horn
- Conversations with Composers: Jake Heggie
- From Conductor to Arranger: Cristian Măcelaru brings Jake Heggie’s Moby-Dick Suite to the MSO
- Bernstein Connections