MSO 2011.12 Classics Season

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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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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.

Music allows us to seek what once was lost, to discover what we didn’t even

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.

“De Waart has brought balance and sharp focus to the ensemble.”

— Alex Ross, The New Yorker

Be in the moment.

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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).

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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.

September 30

Grieg’s Popular Piano ConcertoEdo de Waart, conductorSimon Trpčeski, piano

October 14Mahler’s TitanEdo de Waart, conductor

January 27The Rite of SpringEdo de Waart, conductor

March 9Tchaikovsky’s Fourth SymphonyJun Märkl, conductorCaroline Goulding, violin

April 27Carnegie Hall Preview: Debussy’s La merEdo de Waart, conductor

June 8The FirebirdMatthias Pintscher, conductorTodd Levy, clarinet

September 23Beethoven’s FifthEdo de Waart, conductor

November 25The PlanetsLawrence Renes, conductorMSO Women’s Chorus, Lee Erickson, director

January 13Sweeping SibeliusVassily Sinaisky, conductorMark Niehaus, trumpet

February 10Romeo & JulietEdo de Waart, conductor

April 6Symphonic MastersJames Gaffigan, conductorFrank Almond, violin

June 1Elgar’s Epic GerontiusEdo de Waart, conductorMSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director

October 7Romantic BrahmsEdo de Waart, conductorYuri Yamashita, percussion

October 21Symphonic PostcardsJulian Kuerti, conductor

January 20Carmina buranaAndreas Delfs, conductorMSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, directorMilwaukee Children's Choir Jubilate, Carol Storck, artistic director

February 3All RachmaninoffEdo de Waart, conductorJoyce Yang, piano

May 4Carnegie Hall Preview: Brahms’ Third SymphonyEdo de Waart, conductor

May 25Mahler’s NinthEdo de Waart, conductor

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“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

concert halls now and then.”

— Tom Strini, Third Coast Digest

MSO PIANO MELITTA S. PICk ENDOWED CHAIR WILANNA KALKhoF

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October 1Grieg’s Popular Piano ConcertoEdo de Waart, conductorSimon Trpčeski, piano



January 21Carmina buranaAndreas Delfs, conductorMSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Milwaukee Children's Choir Jubilate, Carol Storck, artistic director




















ANDrEAs DELFs 01.20 – 01.22

“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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Special Performances

Basilica Series1 The Eight

SeasonsF 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 28 October 2011 | 7:30p

s at u r d aY 29 October 2011 | 7:30p

s u n d aY 30 October 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.

2 Bach and More

r o b e r t l e v i n e viola

F r i d aY 18 November 2011 | 7:30p

s at u r d aY 19 November 2011 | 7:30p

s u n d aY 20 November 2011 | 4:00p

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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d a n i s k e l lY harp m s o 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 31 March 2012 | 7:30p

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.

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Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Joyce Yang w e d n e s d aY 9 November 2011 | 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.

An Evening with Gil Shaham w e d n e s d aY 1 February 2012 | 7:30p | Uihlein Hall

“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!

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Beethoven’s FifthSeptember 23 – 25, 2011 Edo de Waart, conductorBeethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21Beethoven Grosse Fuge for String Orchestra,

Op. 133Beethoven 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, 2011Edo de Waart, conductor Simon Trpčeski, pianoGrieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16Adams 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 BrahmsOctober 7 – 8, 2011 Edo de Waart, conductor Yuri Yamashita, percussionSchubert Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major,

D. 485Tan Dun Water Concerto for Water Percussion

and OrchestraBrahms 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, 2011Edo de Waart, conductorSchumann 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, 2011Julian Kuerti, conductorLigeti Concert românescMozart 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.

The Planets November 25 – 27, 2011 Lawrence Renes, conductor MSO Women’s Chorus, Lee Erickson, directorElgar Enigma Variations, Op. 36Holst 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.

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.

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Sweeping Sibelius January 13 – 14, 2012 Vassily Sinaisky, conductor Mark Niehaus, trumpetTchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C major,

Op. 48Arutunian Concerto for Trumpet in A-flat majorSibelius 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 buranaJanuary 20 – 22, 2012Andreas Delfs, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Milwaukee Children’s Choir Jubilate Carol Storck, artistic director Soloists TBDMahler TotenfeierOrff Carmina burana

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 SpringJanuary 27 – 28, 2012Edo de Waart, conductorSchubert 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, 2012Edo de Waart, conductor Joyce Yang, piano Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 13Rachmaninoff 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.

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MSO CONCERTMASTER CHARLES & MARIE CAESTECkER

CONCERTMASTER CHAIR FrANK ALmoND

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Romeo & JulietFebruary 10 – 12, 2012Edo de Waart, conductorTchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet overture fantasyTchaikovsky Suite from The Nutcracker, Op. 71aCopland 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 SymphonyMarch 9 – 10, 2012Jun Märkl, conductor Caroline Goulding, violinSibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47Tchaikovsky 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, 2012James Gaffigan, conductor Frank Almond, violinHaydn Symphony No. 26 in D minor

“Lamentatione”Bartók Violin Concerto No. 1Dvořák 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 April 27 – 28, 2012Edo de Waart, conductorMessiaen Les offrandes oubliées

“The Forgotten Offerings”Debussy La merBruckner 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, 2012Edo de Waart, conductorBrahms Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90Qigang 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 NinthMay 25 – 26, 2012Edo de Waart, conductorMahler 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 GerontiusJune 1 – 3, 2012Edo de Waart, conductor MSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director Soloists TBDElgar 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, 2012Matthias Pintscher, conductor Todd Levy, clarinetWebern Im SommerwindCopland Concerto for ClarinetPintscher towards OsirisStravinsky 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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2011.12 Classics Season Fri Sat Sun11:15a Prelude 8:00p 8:00p 2:30p

Beethoven’s Fifth Edo de Waart, conductor Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21Beethoven Grosse Fuge for String Orchestra, Op. 133Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

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Grieg’s Popular Piano Concerto

Edo de Waart, conductorSimon Trpčeski, piano

Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16Adams Harmonielehre 09.30 10.01

Romantic Brahms

Edo de Waart, conductorYuri Yamashita, percussion

Schubert Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485Tan Dun Water Concerto for Water Percussion and OrchestraBrahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

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Mahler’s Titan Edo de Waart, conductor Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D major 10.14 10.15

Symphonic Postcards

Julian Kuerti, conductor Ligeti Concert românescMozart Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56

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The Planets Lawrence Renes, conductorMSO Women’s Chorus, Lee Erickson, director

Elgar Enigma Variations, Op. 36Holst The Planets, Op. 32 11.25 11.26 11.27

Sweeping Sibelius

Vassily Sinaisky, conductorMark Niehaus, trumpet

Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48Arutunian Concerto for Trumpet in A-flat majorSibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43

01.13 01.14

Carmina burana Andreas Delfs, conductorMSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, directorMilwaukee Children’s Choir Jubilate Carol Storck, artistic director

Mahler Totenfeier Orff Carmina burana

01.20 01.21 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” 01.27 01.28

All Rachmaninoff

Edo de Waart, conductorJoyce Yang, piano

Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 18Rachmaninoff 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 fantasyTchaikovsky Suite from The Nutcracker, Op. 71aCopland Symphony No. 3

02.10 02.11 02.12

Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony

Jun Märkl, conductorCaroline Goulding, violin

Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 03.09 03.10

Symphonic Masters

James Gaffigan, conductorFrank Almond, violin

Haydn Symphony No. 26 in D minorBartók Violin Concerto No. 1Dvořák Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60

04.06 04.07

Carnegie Hall Preview: Debussy’s La mer

Edo de Waart, conductor Messiaen Les offrandes oubliées “The Forgotten Offerings”Debussy La merBruckner Symphony No. 6 in A major

04.27 04.28

Carnegie Hall Preview: Brahms’ Third Symphony

Edo de Waart, conductor Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90Qigang Chen Iris dévoilée “Iris unveiled” 05.04 05.05

Mahler’s Ninth Edo de Waart, conductor Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D major 05.25 05.26

Elgar’s Epic Gerontius

Edo de Waart, conductorMSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director

Elgar The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 3806.01 06.02 06.03

The Firebird Matthias Pintscher, conductorTodd Levy, clarinet

Webern Im SommerwindCopland Concerto for ClarinetPintscher towards OsirisStravinsky The Firebird

06.08 06.09

For complete concert descriptions, see pages 15 – 18. Programs subject to change.

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Beethoven’s Fifth Edo de Waart, conductor Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21Beethoven Grosse Fuge for String Orchestra, Op. 133Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

09.23 09.24 09.25

Grieg’s Popular Piano Concerto

Edo de Waart, conductorSimon Trpčeski, piano

Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16Adams Harmonielehre 09.30 10.01

Romantic Brahms

Edo de Waart, conductorYuri Yamashita, percussion

Schubert Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485Tan Dun Water Concerto for Water Percussion and OrchestraBrahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

10.07 10.08

Mahler’s Titan Edo de Waart, conductor Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D major 10.14 10.15

Symphonic Postcards

Julian Kuerti, conductor Ligeti Concert românescMozart Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56

10.21 10.22

The Planets Lawrence Renes, conductorMSO Women’s Chorus, Lee Erickson, director

Elgar Enigma Variations, Op. 36Holst The Planets, Op. 32 11.25 11.26 11.27

Sweeping Sibelius

Vassily Sinaisky, conductorMark Niehaus, trumpet

Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48Arutunian Concerto for Trumpet in A-flat majorSibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43

01.13 01.14

Carmina burana Andreas Delfs, conductorMSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, directorMilwaukee Children’s Choir Jubilate Carol Storck, artistic director

Mahler Totenfeier Orff Carmina burana

01.20 01.21 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” 01.27 01.28

All Rachmaninoff

Edo de Waart, conductorJoyce Yang, piano

Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 18Rachmaninoff 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 fantasyTchaikovsky Suite from The Nutcracker, Op. 71aCopland Symphony No. 3

02.10 02.11 02.12

Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony

Jun Märkl, conductorCaroline Goulding, violin

Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 03.09 03.10

Symphonic Masters

James Gaffigan, conductorFrank Almond, violin

Haydn Symphony No. 26 in D minorBartók Violin Concerto No. 1Dvořák Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60

04.06 04.07

Carnegie Hall Preview: Debussy’s La mer

Edo de Waart, conductor Messiaen Les offrandes oubliées “The Forgotten Offerings”Debussy La merBruckner Symphony No. 6 in A major

04.27 04.28

Carnegie Hall Preview: Brahms’ Third Symphony

Edo de Waart, conductor Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90Qigang Chen Iris dévoilée “Iris unveiled” 05.04 05.05

Mahler’s Ninth Edo de Waart, conductor Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D major 05.25 05.26

Elgar’s Epic Gerontius

Edo de Waart, conductorMSO Chorus, Lee Erickson, director

Elgar The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 3806.01 06.02 06.03

The Firebird Matthias Pintscher, conductorTodd Levy, clarinet

Webern Im SommerwindCopland Concerto for ClarinetPintscher towards OsirisStravinsky The Firebird

06.08 06.09

For complete concert descriptions, see pages 15 – 18. Programs subject to change.

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