Meet the Artist Luncheon

The ultimate in convenience — lunch in style and enjoy a Meet the Artist Luncheon in the Ellen & Joe Checota Atrium of the Bradley Symphony Center. Following Friday Prelude Series performances, these popular post-concert meals include an engaging Q & A session with MSO artists and musicians, paired with delicious cuisine prepared by our partners at Indulge Catering Company.

Guests must have a ticket to Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's corresponding performance to enter. 

Please note: Meet the Artist Luncheon purchases are non-refundable. If you cannot make your scheduled meal, exchanges may be made by calling 414.291.7605. Exchanges must be made 2 days prior to scheduled event date.

Separate concert tickets are required. Advance reservations encouraged. Limited walk-in permitted based on availability. Please contact the MSO Box Office by phone at 414.291.7605 or at tickets@mso.org with questions or to indicate any dietary restrictions.

Meet the Artist Luncheon Dates and Menus –  2025.26 Season

October 10, 2025 – Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony

Option 1:
• Soup: Mushroom Brie Soup
• Salad: Autumn Greens with Apples & Cheddar
• Entrée: Roasted Turkey Club Sandwich with Bacon on Artisanal Bread
• Dessert: New York Style Cheesecake

Option 2 (GF, DF, Vegetarian):
• Soup: Vegetable Garden Soup
• Entrée: Roasted Veggie Bowl with Brown Rice & Lemon Vinaigrette
• Dessert: Fresh Berries

November 14, 2025 – Paul Lewis Plays Grieg

Option 1:
• Soup: Butternut Squash Soup
• Salad: Mixed Greens with Dried Cranberries & Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Entrée: Ham & Swiss Quiche
• Dessert: Apple Strudel

Option 2 (GF, DF, Vegetarian):
• Soup: Vegetable Garden Soup
• Entrée: Warm Lentil & Roasted Vegetable Salad
• Dessert: Apple Parfait

February 6, 2026 – Saint-Saëns “Organ” Symphony

Option 1:
• Soup: Chicken Noodle
• Salad: Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Bleu Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Entrée: Croque Monsieur Croissant (Ham, Havarti, Mustard Aioli)
• Dessert: French Macarons

Option 2 (GF, DF, Vegetarian):
• Soup: Vegetable Garden Soup
• Entrée: Roasted Portabella, Sautéed Onion & Red Pepper on GF Bread
• Dessert: Vegan Cupcake

February 20, 2026 – Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty

Option 1:
• Soup: Tomato Basil
• Salad: Garden Salad with Cucumber & Italian Dressing
• Entrée: Tuna Salad Scoop on Butter Lettuce
• Dessert: Red Velvet Cake

Option 2 (GF, DF, Vegetarian):
• Soup: Vegetable Garden Soup
• Entrée: Quinoa & Black Bean Salad with Citrus Dressing
• Dessert: Vegan Cupcake

March 6, 2026 – Hadelich & Brahms

Option 1:
• Soup: Cream of Broccoli
• Salad: Romaine with Chopped Veggies & Creamy Ranch
• Entrée: Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli
• Dessert: Carrot Cake

Option 2 (GF, DF, Vegetarian):
• Soup: Vegetable Garden Soup
• Entrée: Zucchini Noodles with Marinara & Roasted Vegetables
• Dessert: Grilled Pineapples with Toasted Coconut

April 10, 2026 – Wincor Conducts Shostakovich

Option 1:
• Soup: Mushroom Brie
• Salad: Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges & Poppyseed Dressing
• Entrée: Breaded Chicken Cutlet with Dijon Cream
• Dessert: Raspberry Cheesecake

Option 2 (GF, DF, Vegetarian):
• Soup: Vegetable Garden Soup
• Entrée: Roasted Cauliflower with Wild Rice Pilaf
• Dessert: Fresh Berries

 May 8, 2026 – Copland & Twain: An America 250 Celebration

Option 1:
• Soup: Corn Chowder
• Salad: Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Vinaigrette
• Entrée: Cheeseburger
• Dessert: Classic Apple Pie

Option 2 (GF, DF, Vegetarian):
• Soup: Vegetable Garden Soup
• Entrée: Black Bean Burger Patty on GF Bun
• Dessert: Apple Parfait

June 5, 2026 – Rachmaninoff & Saint-Saëns

Option 1:
• Soup: Tomato Basil Soup
• Salad: Summer Greens with Cherry Tomatoes & Ranch
• Entrée: Grilled Lemon Chicken with Pasta Salad
• Dessert: Lemon Bar

Option 2 (GF, DF, Vegetarian):
• Soup: Vegetable Garden Soup
• Entrée: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad
• Dessert: Vegan Cupcake