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A Symphony of Seasons: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's 2025-2026 Highlights

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra promises a year of transcendent musical experiences. From the grandeur of opera to the heart-stirring strains of Beethoven and the festive spirit of holiday melodies, this season is curated to captivate audiences. Under the masterful baton of Ken-David Masur, the orchestra will explore timeless compositions by Wagner, Mozart, Bach, and more, with invigorating performances that celebrate the transcendent power of music and the 50th anniversary of the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus.

May 24, 2025

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1. Great Moments In Grand Opera

Music director Ken-David Masur leads the Milwaukee Symphony and Chorus in a grand season finale. Thrill to favorite selections by master composers including Wagner, Mozart, Verdi, and more.

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13 - 15 Jun, 2025

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Milwaukee, WI · Warner Grand Theater

2. Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s Ninth

Music Director Ken-David Masur began his tenure during the 250th birthday celebration of Beethoven; we harken back to that season with the undeniable masterpiece that is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Written after Beethoven’s most profound period of despair, the Ninth is an impassioned testament to life, friendship, and the human spirit; author E.M. Forster called it “the most sublime noise that has ever penetrated into the ear of man.” The Milwaukee Symphony Chorus — celebrating its landmark 50th year — brings the “Ode to Joy” and more to life.

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3 - 5 Oct, 2025

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Milwaukee, WI · Warner Grand Theater

3. Holiday Pops

Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye out for the Jolly Old Elf himself, and raise your voice during the audience sing-along backed by the full power of the orchestra and Milwaukee Symphony Chorus. Sheer musical magic and cozy holiday memories with family and friends await as we usher in a joyful season of celebration.

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13 - 21 Dec, 2025

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Milwaukee, WI · Warner Grand Theater

4. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion

At a time when the church was questioning the morality of art, Bach gave the world a musical triumph of faith and spirit, and few masterpieces of this scope are as intimate and personal as his St. Matthew Passion. In these performances, the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus — celebrating its golden anniversary — sings the text from the Gospel of Matthew, sharing a profound biblical narrative with color and emotion.

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20 - 21 Mar, 2026

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Milwaukee, WI · Warner Grand Theater

5. Masur Conducts Missa Solemnis

“My chief aim was to awaken and permanently instill spiritual feelings not only in the singers but in the listeners,” said Beethoven of his immense and moving Missa solemnis (“Solemn Mass”). Observing the structure of a traditional Catholic mass, Missa solemnis is a vibrant paean to faith but also to humanity. This concert concludes Music Director Ken-David Masur’s final season as well as the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus’ 50th anniversary celebration. As Beethoven penned at the top of his score: “From the heart: may it go to the heart.”

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13 - 14 Jun, 2026

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Milwaukee, WI · Warner Grand Theater

Conclusion

As the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's season unfolds, it becomes clear that each concert is more than just a performance; it's an invitation to experience the very essence of musical storytelling. With Ken-David Masur at the helm, the orchestra navigates through a diverse array of compositions that resonate across time and space. This season not only celebrates the rich heritage of classical music but also reinforces the orchestra's role as a cultural beacon, bringing people together through the universal language of music.

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