MSO Associate Conductor Ryan Tani takes the podium for a charismatic program beginning with Medea’s Dance of Vengeance, a passionate climax from Barber’s ballet about the murderous Medea. Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances also began as ballet music, but evolved into the composer’s most important symphonic work, full of ghostly waltzes, jazzy inflections, and more. Violinist Julian Rhee, winner of the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant, performs Korngold’s violin concerto; Korngold is best remembered for his film scores, and this “Hollywood concerto” draws material from his lushest cinematic themes.

How you’ll feel: as though you’ve arrived in the late-1930s golden age of Hollywood

What to listen for:

The music of American immigrants! While Barber was born in Pennsylvania, both Korngold and Rachmaninoff were born overseas and eventually moved to the U.S. to compose — and all three contributed to the American sound.
Each of the three movements of Korngold’s violin concerto explore themes from his film scores for, respectively, Another Dawn, Anthony Adverse, and The Prince and the Pauper.

ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE

Friday, October 9

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 $25 per concert or $160 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.

Luncheon price is $37.00 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

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 10

MEET THE MUSIC

Food & Beverage Service featuring Staccato Bites

Don't miss a beat! Beginning 90 minutes before each performance enjoy tasty soups, sandwiches, quick bites, and cocktails ahead of the concert with Staccato Bites. Inspired by the brisk, articulate sound of a staccato note, Staccato Bites provides a convenient and delicious offering prior to all MSO performances.

Made in America: Korngold & Rachmaninoff

Start Time

conductor

violin

Barber

Korngold

Rachmaninoff

CONCERT DETAILS

ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE

MEET THE MUSIC

PRELUDE SHUTTLE BUS

Meet the Artist Luncheon

Food & Beverage Service

MEET THE MUSIC

Food & Beverage Service featuring Staccato Bites

Support

Start Time

conductor

violin

Barber

Korngold

Rachmaninoff