Start Time
- 11:15a on Friday, June 11
- 7:30p on Saturday, June 12
conductor
Kwamé Ryan
piano
Marc-André Hamelin
Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 4
Schubert
Symphony No. 9, “The Great”
CONCERT DETAILS
2026 Grammy Award-winning conductor Kwamé Ryan helms the MSO in Schubert’s ninth symphony, better known as "The Great" for both its scale and its majesty; "The Great" includes homages to Schubert’s idol, Beethoven. Pianist Marc-André Hamelin has been called "a true Midas of the keyboard" (Presto Music) while Gramophone claims "The man is a miracle" — here Hamelin brings his fresh technique to Beethoven’s spellbinding fourth piano concerto (featuring Hamelin’s own cadenza).
The MSO Steinway piano was made possible through a generous gift from Michael & Jeanne Schmitz
ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE
Friday, June 11
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, June 12
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 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.
Support
Start Time
- 11:15a on Friday, June 11
- 7:30p on Saturday, June 12
conductor
Kwamé Ryan
piano
Marc-André Hamelin
Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 4
Schubert
Symphony No. 9, “The Great”
