Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on KENW FM

Among the finest orchestras in the country, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is the largest cultural organization in Wisconsin. Since its inception in 1959, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra has consistently received critical acclaim for artistic excellence. Today, the MSO continues to reach new heights under the baton of its sixth music director, Edo de Waart. In addition to his present position as Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's Music Director, Maestro de Waart is also Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic; Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor of The Santa Fe Opera; Conductor Laureate of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra; and Artistic Partner of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra from the 2010/2011 season. He has also held posts with the Sydney Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Minnesota and Rotterdam Philharmonic orchestras

The symphony's 88 full-time professional musicians perform more than 140 concerts each season. Each of the MSO's resident musicians is a gifted virtuoso. In addition to performing with the MSO, these musicians provide a strong professional core within Milwaukee's thriving arts community. Orchestra players make frequent appearances with other local ensembles, perform as soloists internationally, and serve as teachers and mentors to music students and area youth. A cornerstone organization in Milwaukee's art community, the MSO provides enrichment and education activities for audiences of every age, economic status, and background. The MSO's education and outreach programs are among the most highly regarded of any American symphony. Through initiatives such as Youth & Teen Concerts, MSO Stars of Tomorrow, and the nationally-acclaimed Arts in Community Education (ACE) program. The most comprehensive education initiative ever undertaken by an American orchestra, the MSO has become a national leader in arts education programming.

Mar 3  

• TCHAIKOVSKY:  Romeo and Juliet, Overture Fantasy: Suite from the Nutcracker, Op. 71a
• COPELAND:  Symphony No. 3
• NEIKRUG:  Los Alamos Suite

Mar 10 

• HAYDN:  Symphony No. 26 in d
• GLAZUNOV:  Concerto in a for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 82
• DVORAK:  Symphony No. 6 in D, Op. 60
• TIPPETT:  Concerto for Double String Orchestra

Mar 17 

• MESSIAEN:  The Forgotten Offerings
• DEBUSSY:  La Mer
• FAURE:  Suite from Pelleas et Melisande
• BRUCKNER:  Symphony No. 6 in A

Mar 24 

• BRAHMS:  Symphony No 3. in F, Op 90
• SKROWACZEWSKI:  Concerto for Orchestra
• CHEN:  Iris devoilee, Suite Concertante

Mar 31

• WEBERN:  Im sommerwind
• COPLAND:  Clarinet Concerto
• PINTSCHER:  Ex Nihilo
• STRAVINSKY:   The Firebird (1910)