Brilliant Bernstein

February 26, 2025
10:15 am | Bradley Symphony Center

CONCERT DETAILS

Ryan Tani, conductor
Bay Port High School Concert Choir, Michael Pufall, director
Brookfield Central High School Chamber Choir, Allison Hickman, director
Port Washington High School Concert Choir, Dennis Gephart, director

Bernstein: Overture to Candide
Bernstein: Chichester Psalms
Bernstein: “Make your Garden Grow” from Candide

Join us for our annual Teen Choral Partners performance, featuring the music of American musical genius Leonard Bernstein. Experience the driving rhythms and ethereal melodies of Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, bookended by selections from his timeless operetta Candide. The MSO will be joined by auditioned Wisconsin high school choirs on this powerful program – a fantastic field trip experience for middle and high school students!

Student resource guide

The Brilliant Bernstein Resource Guide, Spotify Playlist, and Social Narrative will be available approximately 6 weeks before the first performance.