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Get lost in a live musical journey led by Milwaukee’s most talented musicians and conductors. With everything from classical to contemporary — and everything in between, there’s something for everybody.
Tchaikovsky's Pathetique
Tchaikovsky's "Pathetique" Symphony, William Grant Still's haunting Poem for Orchestra and Bartók’s expressive concerto all in one impressive exhibition of sound and history.
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414.291.7605 Progressions Winter Wonders
The students of the Progressions program will perform at this free concert.
Chicago in Concert
Experience the Broadway musical Chicago in concert with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Including an unstoppable evening of hits, like "All That Jazz," "Cell Block Tango," "Razzle Dazzle," "Mister Cellophane" and so many more.
Rhythmic Revolution
Performance features selected Jazz combos, including Latin jazz combo Rhumba, plus Calypso and Soca steel bands.
Regal Classics
Beginning in the Scottish isles with Mendelssohn's popular "Hebrides Overture," the show continues with Bruch's joyous "Scottish Fantasy" on folk tunes before landing in London with the rousing "First Symphony" of William Walton.
Symphonic Power
Featuring the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble.
Flute Fanfare
This concert will feature the organization's two flute choirs, Flute Chorale and Chamber Flute Ensembles.
Tribute to the American Black Composer
All choir levels of Milwaukee Children's Choir celebrate Black History Month by acknowledging the incredible contributions Black Americans have made to music. Repertoire will showcase Black American composers, lyricists or performing artists.
Symphonic Journey
Showcasing its flagship orchestra, the Senior Symphony, the concert will also feature MSO violinist Yuka Kodota as guest soloist.
In The New Chamber
Audience members will experience Present Music's In the Chamber concert in the new Jan Serr Studio. Music you've never heard before in a space you've never seen before makes a private and cozy concert with the Present Music Ensemble.
Rachmaninoff's Paganini Rhapsody
Hear Sergei Rachmaninoff's ravishing Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini when the dazzling Simon Trpceski returns.
Symphonic Spectacular
Featuring the Prelude Orchestra, combined String Orchestras and North and Philharmonia.
Classic Cadences
The combined String Orchestras West and South, Sinfonia and Chamber Orchestra featured.
Diva to Diva
Singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the past century of the song and the songstress, paying tribute to Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, Carly Simon and Adele.
Jazz Heritage Festival
Jazz combo performances by the young musicians in the Jazz Studies program, as well as clinics led by professional jazz musicians.
An American Requiem
Inspired by interviews with veterans of WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, this is a moving, unforgettable tribute to the American soldier and examination of the insanity of war.
The Four Seasons in the Basilica
Season after season, the music of Vivaldi blooms in perennial splendor. The Four Seasons brings spring to the Basilica.
Davidson Chamber Recitals
Four recitals at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m presenting various performances from the extensive Davidson Chamber Ensemble Program.
A German Requiem
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform Brahm's A German Requiem while our own Sonora Slocum performs Reinecke's robust concerto for flute.
Presto Mambo
A concert about the music of the Americas takes an unexpected turn when Max makes his way onto the stage to "help" the orchestra. Soon, Max is on a whirlwind adventure that takes him from the concert hall to the vibrant lands of Latin American culture.
De Waart Conducts Mahler
MSO performs the sublime Ninth Symphony of Gustav Mahler. Poignant and profound, The Ninth is Mahler's moving testament of the artist and his own mortality.
Fanfare and Finale
The Brass Choir, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and Senior Symphony are showcased in the sensembles' final performance of the season.
Unforgettable: 100 Years of Nat & Natalie
Denzel Sinclaire and Dee Daniels perform this tribute to Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole. It's guaranteed to be "Unforgettable."
A Flute Festival
The two flute choirs are highlighted in the ensembles' final appearance of the season.
Rhythm and Blues
Performance features all Jazz Combos, including the elite Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble, plus Calypso and Soca steel bands.
All-Night Vigil
Filled with sumptuous harmonies and beautiful melodies, this monumental work by Sergei Rachmaninoff will leave you feeling deeply moved.
Metamorphosis
Proudly featuring The Sinfonia Philharmonic and Wind Ensemble.
MCC's 25th Anniversary Concert
All levels of Milwaukee Children's Choir celebrate a wonderful 25 seasons of existence. MCC will share musical joy and showcase why music and singing is so important to the lives of Milwaukee's youth.
String Serenade
The all-string ensembles Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestras South/West and String Orchestras North/Central will be featured.
Symphonic Celebration
This performance will feature the Percussion Ensemble, Philharmonia and Chamber Orchestra.
Fire & Rain
James Taylor, Carole King, Cat Stevens. The fusion of Folk and Rock music swept the nation in the 70's. Relive – or experience for the first time – the blockbuster era of these singer-songwriters with their greatest hits.
Progressions May Melodies
The Progressions program presents its final performance of the 2018-19 season.
Kahane Plays & Conducts
Jeffrey Kahane leads Schubert's immortal "Unfinished" Symphony. Plus music of Mozart: the magnificent Clarinet Concerto with the MSO's Todd Levy.
StalheimTime Finale
Kevin Stalheim's final concert as Artistic Director brings Present Music back to the Pabst Theater for a celebration involving many local collaborators. StalheimTime is a thank you to the community, musicians, audiences and supporters who contributed to each experience.
French Masters
La mer is Debussy's seductive impression of the crashing waves. These concerts also feature Saint-Saëns's "Egyptian" Piano Concerto.
The Music of Michael Jackson
A Symphonic Tribute to The King of Pop! A live concert tribute in dance and song. From the early days of Jackson 5 to "Thriller" and beyond, this is the very best of Michael Jackson, as only the Milwaukee Symphony can play it.
Carmina burana
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Carl Orff's ecstatic Carmina burana paired with John Adam's mesmerizing Doctor Atomic Symphony is a show like no other.
Mendelssohn & Mahler
Your season comes to a spectacular conclusion as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs Gustav Mahler's First Symphony. Plus the breathtaking Simone Lamsma plays Mendelssohn's joyful Violin Concerto.