Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Presents "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

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… Show more in the form is the moving "Lamentatione" Symphony, No. 26. These concerts also feature the bucolic Sixth Symphony of Dvořák.


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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