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Experience Charles Dickens’s classic holiday tale as only the Muppets can tell it. Kermit and the gang help Ebenezer Scrooge, played by actor Michael Caine, find redemption and his holiday spirit one fateful Christmas Eve. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra plays the memorable score composed by Miles Goodman with songs by Paul Williams while the delightful family film plays on the big screen.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the internationally acclaimed Canadian Brass at the Bradley Symphony Center on Thursday, December 5th. The performance begins at 7:30 pm, promising a night filled with seasonal favorites, holiday classics, and brass standards that will surely ring in the holiday season with style and grace. Canadian Brass, known worldwide for their outstanding performances and engaging stage presence, will showcase their versatility with a range of music from Baroque and Dixieland tunes to new compositions and arrangements crafted especially for them. Their concerts are not just about the music; they're an experience filled with entertainment, spontaneity, virtuosity, and fun, all while maintaining the highest level of musical excellence. Food and beverage services will be provided by Resonance Food Co., offering a variety of choices prepared on-site by full-time chefs. Starting 90 minutes before the performance, attendees can enjoy tasty treats and libations at numerous bar locations throughout the venue. Please note that the Bradley Symphony Center Presents programs do not include MSO musicians for this performance. This is a unique opportunity to experience the world’s most famous brass group in a setting designed to enhance your enjoyment of their music. Tickets are available now for this one-night-only event. Don't miss your chance to be part of an evening that promises to be as memorable as it is festive.

Bring the entire family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition! Celebrate the season with a musical jubilee of cherished classics, yuletide carols, and festive sing-alongs with your one and only orchestra.

Join us for an enchanting evening as The King’s Singers grace the stage at the Bradley Symphony Center, located at 212 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, on Monday, December 16. This concert promises to be a magical celebration of Christmas, showcasing the unparalleled a cappella talents of The King’s Singers. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, these vocal virtuosos have set the gold standard in a cappella singing across the globe, known for their impeccable technique, versatility, and extraordinary musicianship. The evening will draw from the group's rich heritage and innovative spirit, presenting a rich tapestry of original works and unique collaborations. The performance is set to begin at 7:30 pm, offering attendees a chance to experience the joy and splendor of the holiday season through the sublime harmonies of The King’s Singers. Please note that this special presentation by the Bradley Symphony Center does not include MSO musicians but stands as a highlight of our season's offerings. To enhance your concert experience, Resonance Food Co. will provide a selection of culinary delights, prepared on-site by our full-time chefs. Starting 90 minutes before the performance, guests can enjoy delicious treats and beverages at various bar locations throughout the venue. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of The King’s Singers in a performance that promises to be a highlight of the holiday season. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night of music and celebration.

“One of the finest Baroque conductors of his generation” (The Independent), Nicholas McGegan returns to the MSO to conduct music by two Haydns, beginning with younger brother Michael Haydn’s incidental music from Voltaire’s play Zaïre. Later, Joseph Haydn’s exhilarating “Military” Symphony lives up to its name with percussive power, trumpet fanfare, and what one reviewer referred to as “a climax of horrid sublimity!”

When Music Director Ken-David Masur tapped Concertmaster Jinwoo Lee after a four-year search, he praised Lee’s energy, musical curiosity, and “great artistic spontaneity.” Those qualities also describe this kaleidoscopic program, which finds Lee performing Sibelius’s dreamy Violin Concerto following Nielsen’s symphonic poem about the lusty god Pan’s pursuit of a water nymph. Anna Clyne’s deeply-felt elegy dedicated to her mother is infused with poetry — “Earth will keep you tight within her arms, dear one” — and Tchaikovsky draws inspiration from one of Western literature’s most epic love stories of all time for his musical portrayal of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet.

Baroque violinist Rachell Ellen Wong, Grand Prize winner of the inaugural J.S. Bach Competition, returns to the MSO to lead one of the most iconic treasures in all of the Baroque repertoire: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Vivaldi provided vivid poems to accompany each of these seasonal concertos — in spring, “the goatherd sleeps next to his trusty dog” as birds sing; summer features goldfinches, pines, and a gathering storm; peasants dance and drink in autumn, before a grand hunt begins; and finally winter turns from icy winds to the contentment of resting fireside.

“Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine.” Walk into Allen-Bradley Hall Valentine’s weekend and experience one of classic Hollywood’s most romantic tales on the big screen with live orchestral accompaniment. Cozy up with a loved one as you savor the story of Rick and Ilsa’s romance, the beautiful visuals, and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performing Max Steiner’s Oscar-winning score live in sync with the iconic film.

Music Director Ken-David Masur conducts a powerful program highlighting three generations of American composers. In Aaron Copland’s stirring musical portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the composer begins by suggesting “the mysterious sense of fatality that surrounds Lincoln’s personality” and ends by attempting “to draw a simple but impressive frame about the words of Lincoln himself.” MSO Principal Clarinet Todd Levy performs Richard Danielpour’s From the Mountaintop, dedicated to the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The evening concludes with Charles Ives’s Second Symphony, which samples classic American folk tunes such as “America the Beautiful,” “Turkey in the Straw,” and “Camptown Races” — the last of which Lincoln himself used as a campaign song, bringing the concert full circle.

“[Ingrid] Fliter plays with such grace and heartfelt sincerity… by whatever magical means, [she] touches the heart,” claims Gramophone; Fliter joins the MSO for Mozart’s smiling Piano Concerto No. 17. This heartfelt program continues with music from Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet, complete with a masquerade ball, declarations of love, and a tragic ending for the star-crossed lovers. Michael Sanderling, whose “overriding interpretive priority seems to be sheer beauty of sound…” (The Classic Review), leads this endearing program.