Start Time
- 11:15a on Friday, November 14
- 7:30p on Saturday, November 15
conductor
Rune Bergmann
piano
Paul Lewis
Rautavaara
Cantus Arcticus
Grieg
Piano Concerto
Nielsen
Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”
CONCERT DETAILS
“Music is Life, and like it, it is inextinguishable.” Composer Carl Nielsen penned these words across the top of the score of his Fourth Symphony, now best known as “The Inextinguishable” — the Fourth sets out to “express what we understand by the spirit of life or manifestations of life, that is: everything that moves, that wants to live.” Nielsen never provides a clear story, instead unleashing the music to express a range of pure feeling, both primal and pleasantly chaotic; guest conductor Rune Bergmann is perfectly suited for this ambitious symphony.
The MSO Steinway piano was made possible through a generous gift from Michael & Jeanne Schmitz
Friday, November 14
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.
PRELUDE SHUTTLE BUS
Make your day even more enjoyable by adding transportation to make your trip downtown easy and carefree. Sign up for individual dates or the entire 6-concert series, and we’ll provide round-trip coach bus service from Mayfair Mall. Here are the details:
- 8:45 a.m. — Arrive at the southeast lot at Mayfair Mall, east of the former Boston Store to board the coach bus.
- 9:00 a.m. — Prelude Shuttle departs from Mayfair arriving at the Bradley Symphony Center around 9:30 a.m.
- Depart immediately following the concert. Advance notice is not required for the return trip.
Pre-Concert Shuttle Transportation is available for a nominal fee of $20 per concert or $90 for the Prelude Series. To learn more or sign up for the shuttle contact Luther Gray by email or at 414.226.7840.
Meet the Artist Luncheon
Join us post-concert for lunch with conductors and MSO musicians in the Pavilion at the Bradley Symphony Center, following all Friday Prelude Series performances. The popular luncheons include an engaging Q & A session with artists, paired with delicious cuisine by our partners at Resonance Food Co.
Luncheon price is $36.60 and does not include concert tickets. To learn more or sign up for the luncheon contact Luther Gray by email or at 414.226.7840.
Food & Beverage Service
Resonance Food Co. offers a variety of choices, prepared on-site by our full-time chefs. Beginning 90 minutes before each performance, enjoy tasty treats and libations at numerous bar locations throughout the Bradley Symphony Center.
Saturday, November 15
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
Resonance Food Co. offers a variety of choices, prepared on-site by our full-time chefs. Beginning 90 minutes before each performance, enjoy tasty treats and libations at numerous bar locations throughout the Bradley Symphony Center.
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Start Time
- 11:15a on Friday, November 14
- 7:30p on Saturday, November 15
conductor
Rune Bergmann
piano
Paul Lewis
Rautavaara
Cantus Arcticus
Grieg
Piano Concerto
Nielsen
Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”