"New World A-Comin'" with Guest Soloist Aaron Diehl
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Duke Ellington's "New World A-Comin'," composed by Duke Ellington in 1943.
Duke Ellington's "New World A-Comin'," composed by Duke Ellington in 1943 and premiered at Carnegie Hall. The piece features Ellington admirer Aaron Diehl on the piano. Diehl is the artistic partner of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The title was inspired by Roy Ottley's book by the same name which envisioned a better life for African Americans after World War II.
"New World A-Comin'" with Guest Soloist Aaron Diehl
Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Duke Ellington's "New World A-Comin'," composed by Duke Ellington in 1943 and premiered at Carnegie Hall. The piece features Ellington admirer Aaron Diehl on the piano. Diehl is the artistic partner of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The title was inspired by Roy Ottley's book by the same name which envisioned a better life for African Americans after World War II.
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Guest Piano Soloist Aaron Diehl
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Aaron Diehl discusses his musical preferences and his love of Duke Ellington. (3m 11s)
Meet the Musicians: Nicholas Mariscal
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Nicholas Mariscal says playing the cello has parallels to a good relationship. (1m 46s)
Meet the Musicians: Principal Flutist Sonora Slocum
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Sonora Slocum was meant to be a musician. Her name means "sound." (1m 59s)
Milwaukee Symphony Excerpt from "Opening"
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Excerpt of Composer Eric Nathan's piece "Opening" which was commissioned by the MSO. (2m 22s)
"Rhapsody in Blue" with Guest Soloist Aaron Diehl
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George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," composed by Gershwin in 1924. (3m 46s)
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Work inside the Bradley Symphony Center included the careful restoration of 1930s murals. (2m 22s)
Theater Restoration and Renovation
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The MSO raised $89 million to acquire and renovate the 1930s Grand Warner Theater. (6m 41s)
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Excerpt of Igor Stravinsky's "The Firebird Suite," composed in 1919. (2m 4s)
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