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.
02:22
Excerpt of Composer Eric Nathan's piece "Opening" which was commissioned by the MSO.
03:46
George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," composed by Gershwin in 1924.
03:30
Duke Ellington's "New World A-Comin'," composed by Duke Ellington in 1943.
02:04
Excerpt of Igor Stravinsky's "The Firebird Suite," composed in 1919.
03:11
Aaron Diehl discusses his musical preferences and his love of Duke Ellington.
06:41
The MSO raised $89 million to acquire and renovate the 1930s Grand Warner Theater.
01:46
Nicholas Mariscal says playing the cello has parallels to a good relationship.