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2011.12 season
Follow us to Carnegie Hall in 2012! Details inside.
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May 11, 2012 Carnegie Hall, here we come. Join Edo de Waart and the musicians of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as Milwaukee’s hometown orchestra showcases its artistic excellence with creative and innovative programming. On May 11, 2012, the MSO will be one of seven orchestras participating in the Spring for Music Festival at Carnegie Hall. Follow us throughout the season as we travel the road to Carnegie. For more information, visit springformusic.com.
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“De Waart has brought balance and sharp focus to the ensemble.” — Alex Ross, The New Yorker
Be in the moment. The audience settles in. The musicians, meditative. House lights dim, stage lights brighten. Concertmaster Frank Almond tunes the orchestra, Maestro de Waart takes the podium, and there is silence. In that moment, everyone in the hall — players, conductor, and audience — breathes together in anticipation. It happens at the start of every performance, and no less than one hundred times each season. But it’s nothing compared with the number of times these performances will take your breath away. Welcome to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s 2011.12 Classics season. Throughout the year, Maestro de Waart shares his abiding love for the great works by Beethoven, Mozart, Schumann, Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and more. The heart and soul of audience and orchestra alike, these familiar friends come to life once again under the masterful direction of our esteemed maestro. The season is replete with a nod to the new. The best in 20th and 21st century composers — Copland, Dvořák, Bartók, Elgar, Tan Dun, and John Adams — remind us new classics happen all the time. With a modesty that’s unmistakably Milwaukee, the MSO does its hometown proud as it heads to Carnegie Hall for the Spring for Music Festival in May 2012. MSO titled players Frank Almond, Danis Kelly, Robert Levine, Todd Levy, Mark Niehaus and Ilana Setapen each take center stage throughout the year. Conductor Laureate Andreas Delfs leads the soul-searing Carmina burana, Joyce Yang returns with a rousing Rachmaninoff concerto, Lawrence Renes with Holst’s The Planets, and James Gaffigan’s vigorous Symphony No. 6 by Dvořák.
know was missing. Now in his third season with the MSO, the effects of Maestro de Waart’s artistry are clear. The orchestra, 88 of the world’s most accomplished musicians strong, has never been better. Enjoy. Pure, simple, and in the moment.
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Prelude 11:15a
6A 8:00p
September 30
September 23
Grieg’s Popular Piano Concerto
Edo de Waart, conductor Simon Trpčeski, piano
October 14
Mahler’s Titan Edo de Waart, conductor
January 27
The Rite of Spring Edo de Waart, conductor
March 9
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony Jun Märkl, conductor Caroline Goulding, violin
April 27
Carnegie Hall Preview: Debussy’s La mer Edo de Waart, conductor
June 8
6B 8:00p
Beethoven’s Fifth
Edo de Waart, conductor
November 25
The Planets
Lawrence Renes, conductor MSO Women’s Chorus, Lee Erickson, director
January 13
Sweeping Sibelius
Vassily Sinaisky, conductor Mark Niehaus, trumpet
February 10
Romeo & Juliet Edo de Waart, conductor
Symphonic Masters
James Gaffigan, conductor Frank Almond, violin
Edo de Waart, conductor Yuri Yamashita, percussion
October 21
Symphonic Postcards
Julian Kuerti, conductor
January 20
Carmina burana
Andreas Delfs, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Milwaukee Children's Choir Jubilate, Carol Storck, artistic director
All Rachmaninoff Edo de Waart, conductor Joyce Yang, piano
May 4
June 1
Elgar’s Epic Gerontius
Edo de Waart, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director
Matthias Pintscher, conductor Todd Levy, clarinet
Romantic Brahms
February 3
April 6
The Firebird
October 7
Carnegie Hall Preview: Brahms’ Third Symphony Edo de Waart, conductor
May 25
Mahler’s Ninth Edo de Waart, conductor
“Joyce Yang drew from the music qualities we don’t associate with Rachmaninoff: antic humor, sparkling wit, jazzy inflection, effortless brilliance…Her fun became our fun, in that mysterious transference that occurs in
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Audrey G. Baird Friday Prelude Series In honor of her remarkable activism and enthusiasm for music, education, and people, we have named the 2011.12 Prelude Season after Audrey Baird. Her legendary dedication and tireless promotion of the MSO is felt throughout the arts community and beyond.
Prelude Highlights: • 10:15a Fashion show or educational pre-concert lecture series Behind the Notes in Uihlein Hall. Food and beverage service available.
• Post-concert Optional Lunch with the Stars (extra fee). …
Evening Highlights: • 7:00p Educational pre-concert lecture series Behind the Notes in the Anello Atrium. Food and beverage service available.
• Post-concert Talkback sessions with conductors, guest artists, and MSO musicians. Complete concert descriptions begin on page 15.
concert halls now and then.” — Tom Strini, Third Coast Digest
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Saturday Highlights: • 7:00p
Educational pre-concert lecture series Behind the Notes in the Anello Atrium. Food and beverage service available.
Complete concert descriptions begin on page 15.
6A 8:00p
6B 8:00p
6C 8:00p
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October 1
October 8
Beethoven’s Fifth October 15
Grieg’s Popular Piano Concerto
Edo de Waart, conductor
October 22
Edo de Waart, conductor
Mahler’s Titan January 14
Sweeping Sibelius
Vassily Sinaisky, conductor Mark Niehaus, trumpet The Saturday classics series is presented by
February 4
All Rachmaninoff
Julian Kuerti, conductor
January 21
Carmina burana
Andreas Delfs, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Milwaukee Children's Choir Jubilate, Carol Storck, artistic director
November 26
The Planets
Lawrence Renes, conductor MSO Women’s Chorus, Lee Erickson, director
January 28
The Rite of Spring Edo de Waart, conductor
March 10
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
February 11
April 7
Edo de Waart, conductor
Jun Märkl, conductor Caroline Goulding, violin
April 28
May 5
Edo de Waart, conductor
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James Gaffigan, conductor Frank Almond, violin
June 2
Elgar’s Epic Gerontius
Edo de Waart, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director
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Symphonic Postcards
Edo de Waart, conductor Yuri Yamashita, percussion
Edo de Waart, conductor Joyce Yang, piano
Symphonic Masters
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Edo de Waart, conductor Simon Trpčeski, piano
Romantic Brahms
Romeo & Juliet Carnegie Hall Preview: Debussy’s La mer
Carnegie Hall Preview: Brahms’ Third Symphony
May 26
June 9
Edo de Waart, conductor
Matthias Pintscher, conductor Todd Levy, clarinet
Mahler’s Ninth
mso horn acting principal Krystof Pipal Andy Nunemaker French Horn Chair Dietrich Hemann
The Firebird
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9A 8:00p
9B 8:00p
Matinee 2:30p
September 24
October 8
September 25
Edo de Waart, conductor Yuri Yamashita, percussion
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Edo de Waart, conductor
October 1
Grieg’s Popular Piano Concerto Edo de Waart, conductor Simon Trpčeski, piano
October 15
Mahler’s Titan
Edo de Waart, conductor
January 14
Sweeping Sibelius
Vassily Sinaisky, conductor Mark Niehaus, trumpet
January 21
Carmina burana
Andreas Delfs, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Milwaukee Children's Choir Jubilate, Carol Storck, artistic director
February 4
All Rachmaninoff Edo de Waart, conductor Joyce Yang, piano
April 7
Symphonic Masters
James Gaffigan, conductor Frank Almond, violin
April 28
Carnegie Hall Preview: Debussy’s La mer Edo de Waart, conductor
June 2
Elgar’s Epic Gerontius
Edo de Waart, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director
Romantic Brahms October 22
Symphonic Postcards
Julian Kuerti, conductor
November 26
The Planets
Beethoven’s Fifth November 27
The Planets
Lawrence Renes, conductor MSO Women’s Chorus, Lee Erickson, director
January 22
Carmina burana
Lawrence Renes, conductor MSO Women’s Chorus, Lee Erickson, director
Andreas Delfs, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Milwaukee Children's Choir Jubilate, Carol Storck, artistic director
January 28
February 5
The Rite of Spring Edo de Waart, conductor
February 11
Romeo & Juliet Edo de Waart, conductor
March 10
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony Jun Märkl, conductor Caroline Goulding, violin
May 5
Carnegie Hall Preview: Brahms’ Third Symphony Edo de Waart, conductor
May 26
Mahler’s Ninth Edo de Waart, conductor
June 9
The Firebird
Matthias Pintscher, conductor Todd Levy, clarinet
All Rachmaninoff Edo de Waart, conductor Joyce Yang, piano
February 12
Romeo & Juliet Edo de Waart, conductor
June 3
Elgar’s Epic Gerontius
Andreas Delfs 01.20 – 01.22
Sunday Highlights: • 1:30p Educational pre-concert lecture series Behind the Notes in the Anello Atrium. Food and beverage service available. Complete concert descriptions begin on page 15.
Edo de Waart, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director
“It’s entirely possible that people passing by Uihlein Hall heard the final movement of the Milwaukee Symphony’s thrilling season opener of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Friday evening.” — Elaine Schmidt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Basilica Series Eight and 1 The 2 Bach 3Basilica Seasons More Voices F r a n k A l m o n d violin I l a n a S e ta p e n violin F r i d ay
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18 November 2011 | 7:30p S at u r d ay
D a n i s K e l ly harp MSO C h o r u s Lee Erickson, director F r i d ay
30 March 2012 | 7:30p S at u r d ay
19 November 2011 | 7:30p
31 March 2012 | 7:30p
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The inspiring sound of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus cascades throughout the Basilica. The program features works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Arvo Pärt, and other magnificent masters.
30 October 2011 | 4:00p
20 November 2011 | 4:00p
Year after year. Season after season. The music of Vivaldi blooms in perennial splendor. The Milwaukee Symphony — in the splendor of the Basilica of St. Josaphat — performs “The Four Seasons”. Plus, the seductive tango setting of the seasons by Astor Piazzolla.
This is the glory of the Baroque. The glory of Bach and Telemann. These concerts feature one of Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concertos. Plus, the Milwaukee Symphony’s Principal Viola, Robert Levine, performs Telemann’s captivating Viola Concerto in G.
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9 November 2011 | 7:30p | Uihlein Hall
1 February 2012 | 7:30p | Uihlein Hall
Her performances of Rachmaninoff in recent seasons have left audiences standing and cheering. Now, Joyce Yang and the MSO re-unite for a celebration of another beloved Russian Master: Tchaikovsky. The passionate First Piano Concerto.
“Resplendent,” raves the Los Angeles Times of violinist Gil Shaham. “The performance of a lifetime.” Gil Shaham joins Edo de Waart and the Milwaukee Symphony for one very special performance! t h i r t e e n
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Surrounded by sound. To be in the music — to be washed over by the ebb and flow of crescendos and decrescendos, to feel the suprise of a silence, or goosebumps from a powerful statement by the timpani — that’s the beauty of a live performance. Eighteen programs. Forty-two performances. Each with something to love. Be free. And go where the music takes you.
September 23 – 25, 2011 Edo de Waart, conductor Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 Beethoven Grosse Fuge for String Orchestra, Op. 133 Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 No other musical statement can match its raw power and bracing energy. The new season begins as Music Director Edo de Waart leads the Milwaukee Symphony in Beethoven’s famed Fifth Symphony. This all-Beethoven concert also features the youthful First Symphony. Plus, a tour-de-force: the mesmerizing Grosse Fuge, composed for string quartet but performed here by the full string sections of the Milwaukee Symphony.
Grieg’s Popular Piano Concerto September 30 – October 1, 2011 Edo de Waart, conductor Simon Trpčeski, piano Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 Adams Harmonielehre
“Simon Trpčeski looks set to dominate the piano world for a long time to come,” says the Times of London. See this brilliant artist in one of the most beloved concertos in the repertoire: Grieg’s ardent Piano Concerto. These concerts conclude with a work Edo de Waart premiered and went on to establish as an American classic — John Adams’ mesmerizing Harmonielehre.
Romantic Brahms
October 7 – 8, 2011 Edo de Waart, conductor Yuri Yamashita, percussion Schubert Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485 Tan Dun Water Concerto for Water Percussion and Orchestra Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 Edo de Waart conducts Brahms’ lyrical Second Symphony, plus the beguiling Fifth Symphony of the 19-year old Franz Schubert. These concerts also feature the unique, exotic sounds of Tan Dun’s Water Concerto cascading across Uihlein Hall.
Mahler’s Titan
October 14 – 15, 2011 Edo de Waart, conductor Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D major Edo de Waart’s Mahler survey continues with the wild, exuberant First Symphony, “The Titan”. Plus, in its first version, the Milwaukee Symphony performs the dramatic Symphony No. 4 of Robert Schumann. Experience two heaven-storming symphonic masterworks!
Symphonic Postcards
October 21 – 22, 2011 Julian Kuerti, conductor Ligeti Concert românesc Mozart Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504 Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 The impressions of their travels would inspire music’s great masters. Mozart’s “Prague” Symphony is one of his great, final works in the form. Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” is a symphonic souvenir of his visit to the highlands. And, from our own time, György Ligeti captures the atmospheres and fragrances of Romania.
Julian Kuerti 10.21+ 10.22
The Planets
November 25 – 27, 2011 Lawrence Renes, conductor MSO Women’s Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Elgar Enigma Variations, Op. 36 Holst The Planets, Op. 32 Majestic in its scope. Dazzling in its sound. There is nothing to match the experience of hearing, live in concert, The Planets. Experience the ultimate trip through the galaxy as the Milwaukee Symphony, under Lawrence Renes, performs Gustav Holst’s sonic celestial showpiece. Plus, another British masterwork — Sir Edward Elgar’s great and noble Enigma Variations.
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MSO concertmaster Charles & Marie Caestecker Concertmaster Chair Frank Almond 04.06 + 04.07
MSO Principal Trumpet Walter L. Robb Trumpet chair Mark Niehaus 01.13 + 01.14
Sweeping Sibelius
January 13 – 14, 2012 Vassily Sinaisky, conductor Mark Niehaus, trumpet Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48 Arutunian Concerto for Trumpet in A-flat major Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43 A symphonic masterpiece of bracing sweep and epic grandeur. Be there at Uihlein Hall as Russian conductor Vassily Sinaisky leads the Milwaukee Symphony in the Second Symphony of Sibelius. Plus, Tchaikovsky’s effervescent Serenade for Strings. And the orchestra’s Mark Niehaus is the soloist in Arutunian’s blazing Trumpet Concerto.
Carmina burana
January 20 – 22, 2012 Andreas Delfs, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Milwaukee Children’s Choir Jubilate Carol Storck, artistic director
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It is both sacred and profane. It is of romantic love and carnal desire. The Milwaukee Symphony and Chorus, under Conductor Laureate Andreas Delfs, perform Carl Orff’s ecstatic Carmina burana. If you have never experienced it live, in concert, prepare for an awesome experience.
The Rite of Spring
January 27 – 28, 2012 Edo de Waart, conductor Schubert Symphony No. 9 in C major, D. 944 “The Great” Stravinsky Le sacre du printemps “The Rite of Spring” Nearly a century has passed since its violent, scandalous premiere. And still Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” continues to surprise and provoke, excite and enthrall. Edo de Waart conducts Stravinsky’s savage masterpiece, along with Schubert’s magnificent Symphony No. 9, “The Great”.
All-Rachmaninoff
February 3 – 5, 2012 Edo de Waart, conductor Joyce Yang, piano Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 13 Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 He was plagued by self-doubt. And had abandoned his music. But when inspired to compose again Sergei Rachmaninoff wrote the music that would make him immortal — the Second Piano Concerto. Sold out for two seasons, this year’s all-Rachmaninoff concert, with fiery virtuoso Joyce Yang, also features the early First Symphony under Edo de Waart.
MSO Principal Clarinet Franklyn Esenberg Clarinet Chair Todd Levy 06.08 + 06.09
February 10 – 12, 2012 Edo de Waart, conductor Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet overture fantasy Tchaikovsky Suite from The Nutcracker, Op. 71a Copland Symphony No. 3 A love forbidden. And a love immortal. Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy inspired Tchaikovsky’s most passionate music — Romeo and Juliet. Share it with that special someone on Valentine’s Weekend! Plus, the enchanting Nutcracker Suite. Edo de Waart also conducts an American landmark — the rousing Third Symphony of Aaron Copland, with its triumphant finale based on his stirring Fanfare for the Common Man.
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
March 9 – 10, 2012 Jun Märkl, conductor Caroline Goulding, violin Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 His life in constant turmoil, Tchaikovsky poured his soul into each of his symphonies. Symphonies that would express his inner anguish and romantic passions as no music had ever dared to. Jun Märkl leads the searing Fourth Symphony. Also, teenage violin sensation Caroline Goulding performs Sibelius’ breathtaking Violin Concerto. “A precociously gifted virtuoso,” declares Gramophone. “Already a violinist of impressive technical polish and musical maturity.”
Symphonic Masters
April 6 – 7, 2012 James Gaffigan, conductor Frank Almond, violin Haydn Symphony No. 26 in D minor “Lamentatione” Bartók Violin Concerto No. 1 Dvořák Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60 Brahms wrote four. Beethoven composed nine. But to single-handedly transform the symphony into a statement, Franz Josef Haydn had to compose 104. It was his model that showed Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Bruckner, Mahler and myriad others how to make their most personal symphonic declarations. One of Haydn’s earliest achievements in the form is the moving “Lamentatione” Symphony, No. 26. These concerts also feature the bucolic Sixth Symphony of Dvořák.
Debussy’s La mer
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April 27 – 28, 2012 Hall Edo de Waart, conductor Preview! Messiaen Les offrandes oubliées “The Forgotten Offerings” Debussy La mer Bruckner Symphony No. 6 in A major “Music,” wrote Claude Debussy, “must be as boundless as the wind. The sky. The sea.” La mer is Debussy’s sensuous impression of the deep-sea. These concerts also feature the exotic Les offrandes oubliées of Debussy disciple Olivier Messiaen. Also on this program, Bruckner’s vast symphonic landscape, the Sixth Symphony.
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Brahms’ Third Symphony
May 4 – 5, 2012 Edo de Waart, conductor Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90 Qigang Chen Iris dévoilée “Iris unveiled” Each of his works can be counted among music’s towering masterpieces. And the haunting Third Symphony of Brahms may be his very finest. No less beautiful is the Iris dévoilée of Qigang Chen, reflections of the facets of the female spirit.
Mahler’s Ninth
May 25 – 26, 2012 Edo de Waart, conductor Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D major It is the composer’s last completed symphony. To many — his greatest. Edo de Waart conducts the sublime Ninth Symphony of Gustav Mahler. Poignant and profound, the Ninth is Mahler’s moving testament of the artist and his own mortality. A powerfully affecting concert experience.
Elgar’s Epic Gerontius
June 1 – 3, 2012 Edo de Waart, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Soloists TBD Elgar The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38 “This is the best of me,” wrote Sir Edward Elgar on the final page of his manuscript. “This, if anything of mine, is worthy of your memory.” Edo de Waart leads the Milwaukee Symphony, Chorus and soloists in Sir Edward Elgar’s heaven-stirring affirmation of faith, The Dream of Gerontius.
The Firebird
June 8 – 9, 2012 Matthias Pintscher, conductor Todd Levy, clarinet Webern Im Sommerwind Copland Concerto for Clarinet Pintscher towards Osiris Stravinsky The Firebird An enchanted tale that has delighted generations. The first masterpiece of a musical genius. Experience Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Plus, the orchestra’s Todd Levy plays Aaron Copland’s tender Clarinet Concerto. A spectacular conclusion to a sensational season with the Milwaukee Symphony!
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Brahms' Requiem
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Kirill Gerstein 04.15+ 04.16
Matthias Pintscher 06.08 + 06.09
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“Conductor Edo de Waart continues to show his mastery in the orchestra’s evolution to ever more sophistication in sound.”
— Rick Walters, The Shepherd Express
2011.12 Classics Season Edo de Waart, conductor
Grieg’s Popular Piano Concerto
Edo de Waart, conductor Simon Trpčeski, piano
Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 Adams Harmonielehre
Romantic Brahms
Edo de Waart, conductor Yuri Yamashita, percussion
Schubert Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485 Tan Dun Water Concerto for Water Percussion and Orchestra Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
Mahler’s Titan
Edo de Waart, conductor
Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D major
Symphonic Postcards
Julian Kuerti, conductor
Ligeti Concert românesc Mozart Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504 Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56
The Planets
Lawrence Renes, conductor MSO Women’s Chorus, Lee Erickson, director
Elgar Enigma Variations, Op. 36 Holst The Planets, Op. 32
Sweeping Sibelius
Vassily Sinaisky, conductor Mark Niehaus, trumpet
Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48 Arutunian Concerto for Trumpet in A-flat major Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
Carmina burana
Mahler Totenfeier Andreas Delfs, conductor Orff Carmina burana MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Milwaukee Children’s Choir Jubilate Carol Storck, artistic director
Sat
Sun
8:00p
8:00p
2:30p
09.23
09.24
09.25
09.30
10.01 10.07
10.14
10.08 10.15
10.21
10.22
11.25
11.26
01.13
01.14
01.20
01.21
11.27
01.22
The Rite of Spring
Edo de Waart, conductor
Schubert Symphony No. 9 in C major, D. 944 “The Great” Stravinsky Le sacre de printemps “The Rite of Spring”
All Rachmaninoff
Edo de Waart, conductor Joyce Yang, piano
Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 18 Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 19
02.03
02.04
02.05
Romeo & Juliet
Edo de Waart, conductor
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet overture fantasy Tchaikovsky Suite from The Nutcracker, Op. 71a Copland Symphony No. 3
02.10
02.11
02.12
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
Jun Märkl, conductor Caroline Goulding, violin
Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
Symphonic Masters
James Gaffigan, conductor Frank Almond, violin
Haydn Symphony No. 26 in D minor Bartók Violin Concerto No. 1 Dvořák Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60
Carnegie Hall Preview:
Edo de Waart, conductor
Messiaen Les offrandes oubliées “The Forgotten Offerings” Debussy La mer Bruckner Symphony No. 6 in A major
Carnegie Hall Preview:
Edo de Waart, conductor
Mahler’s Ninth
Edo de Waart, conductor
Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D major
Elgar’s Epic Gerontius
Edo de Waart, conductor
Elgar The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38
The Firebird
Matthias Pintscher, conductor Todd Levy, clarinet
Webern Im Sommerwind Copland Concerto for Clarinet Pintscher towards Osiris Stravinsky The Firebird
Brahms’ Third Symphony
t w e n t y
Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 Beethoven Grosse Fuge for String Orchestra, Op. 133 Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Beethoven’s Fifth
Debussy’s La mer
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Fri 11:15a Prelude
01.27
03.09
03.10
04.06
04.27
Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90 Qigang Chen Iris dévoilée “Iris unveiled”
MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director
For complete concert descriptions, see pages 15 – 18. Programs subject to change.
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06.08
04.07
04.28
05.04
05.05
05.25
05.26
06.01
06.02
06.09
06.03
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