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Live From Bradley Symphony Center: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra celebrates its new season.

Aired 12/17/2021 | Rating NR

Live From Bradley Symphony Center: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

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Preview: Episode 1 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra celebrates its new season.

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra celebrates its new season with the opening of a restored city landmark, Bradley Symphony Center. Under the baton of Ken-David Masur, with special guest pianist Aaron Diehl, the orchestra will perform works by Ellington, Gershwin and Stravinsky, along with a new piece by Eric Nathan commemorating the grand opening of the Center.

Aired 12/17/2021 | Rating NR

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)

"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. (3m 30s)

"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)

Theater Murals

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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)

"The Firebird Suite"

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Excerpt of Igor Stravinsky's "The Firebird Suite," composed in 1919. (2m 4s)

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