Start Time
- 7:30p on Friday, October 3
- 7:30p on Saturday, October 4
- 2:30p on Sunday, October 5
conductor
Ken-David Masur
Milwaukee Symphony Chorus
chorus director
Cheryl Frazes Hill
SOPRANO
Kathryn Henry
MEZZO-SOPRANO
Clara Osowski
TENOR
Russell Thomas
BASS
Stephano Park
J.E. HERNÁNDEZ
Parallax (or 33,000 Stolen Sunsets)
Beethoven
Symphony No. 9
CONCERT DETAILS
Music Director Ken-David Masur began his tenure during the 250th birthday celebration of Beethoven; we harken back to that season with the undeniable masterpiece that is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Written after Beethoven’s most profound period of despair, the Ninth is an impassioned testament to life, friendship, and the human spirit; author E.M. Forster called it “the most sublime noise that has ever penetrated into the ear of man.” The Milwaukee Symphony Chorus — celebrating its landmark 50th year — brings the “Ode to Joy” and more to life.
Friday, October 3
MEET THE MUSIC
Please join us at the Bradley Symphony Center one hour before the concert for a free Meet the Music pre-concert talk. Enjoy an engaging, informative look at the works you'll experience live at the performance.
Sound Bites
Enhance your pre-concert dining with Indulge Catering Company - A Bianchini Experience at the Bradley Symphony Center. Begin your evening with an elevated meal in the Ellen & Joe Checota Atrium and delight in a delicious selection of appetizers, salads, entrées, sides, and desserts. Located steps away from your evening’s MSO performance, this curated dining option allows for a seamless evening at the Symphony. Click here to reserve.
Food & Beverage Service
Beginning 90 minutes before each performance, enjoy curated bites and cocktails by Indulge Catering Company - A Bianchini Experience at numerous locations throughout the Bradley Symphony Center.
Saturday, October 4
MEET THE MUSIC
Please join us at the Bradley Symphony Center one hour before the concert for a free Meet the Music pre-concert talk. Enjoy an engaging, informative look at the works you'll experience live at the performance.
Sound Bites
Enhance your pre-concert dining with Indulge Catering Company - A Bianchini Experience at the Bradley Symphony Center. Begin your evening with an elevated meal in the Ellen & Joe Checota Atrium and delight in a delicious selection of appetizers, salads, entrées, sides, and desserts. Located steps away from your evening’s MSO performance, this curated dining option allows for a seamless evening at the Symphony. Click here to reserve.
Food & Beverage Service
Beginning 90 minutes before each performance, enjoy curated bites and cocktails by Indulge Catering Company - A Bianchini Experience at numerous locations throughout the Bradley Symphony Center.
Sunday, October 5
MEET THE MUSIC
Please join us at the Bradley Symphony Center one hour before the concert for a free Meet the Music pre-concert talk. Enjoy an engaging, informative look at the works you'll experience live at the performance.
Food & Beverage Service
Beginning 90 minutes before each performance, enjoy curated bites and cocktails by Indulge Catering Company - A Bianchini Experience at numerous locations throughout the Bradley Symphony Center.
Support


Start Time
- 7:30p on Friday, October 3
- 7:30p on Saturday, October 4
- 2:30p on Sunday, October 5
conductor
Ken-David Masur
Milwaukee Symphony Chorus
chorus director
Cheryl Frazes Hill
SOPRANO
Kathryn Henry
MEZZO-SOPRANO
Clara Osowski
TENOR
Russell Thomas
BASS
Stephano Park
J.E. HERNÁNDEZ
Parallax (or 33,000 Stolen Sunsets)
Beethoven
Symphony No. 9