De Waart Conducts Brahms
May 24 - 26, 2013 | Uihlein Hall
Edo de Waart, conductorBrahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Opus 68
Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Opus 98
Edo de Waart leads the Milwaukee Symphony in the music of Johannes Brahms: the strong, mighty Symphony No. 1 and the great, noble Symphony No. 4. Though he would compose only four symphonies, each is counted among music’s towering masterpieces. Experience the romantic genius of Johannes Brahms.
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The Dream of Gerontius
May 31 + June 1, 2013 | Uihlein Hall
Edo de Waart, conductor
Tamara Mumford, mezzo soprano
Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor
Luca Pisaroni, bass-baritone
Milwaukee Symphony Chorus
Lee Erickson, director
Elgar The Dream of Gerontius, Opus 38
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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." The Dream of Gerontius is Elgar’s affirmation of faith, in the tradition of Messiah. Edo de Waart brings the season to close, leading the Orchestra and Chorus in Elgar’s breathtaking oratorio.
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PERFORMANCE NOTES:
Join us one hour before this concert for Behind the Notes in Anello Atrium at the Marcus Center, for an interactive discussion about the music, led by MSO musicians and local music experts. Behind the Notes is free for all patrons attending the performance.
Following Friday evening Classics concerts, join the guest soloists and conductors for a special Talkback Q&A session in Anello Atrium. Friday Talkbacks are free for all patrons attending the performance.
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