Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Rastrelli Cello Quartet

Why did four gifted cellists from St. Petersburg, Russia, take their name from a noted 18th century Italian architect? Well… with their finely crafted sound and creative audacity in transcribing for cello all manner of genres, from baroque to rock … these are serious players who love to surprise. Raved one reviewer, “These four musicians could sound like a classical symphony one moment and play ragtime, jazz, klezmer or
even a polka the next.”

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Hungarian Virtuosi

This esteemed chamber orchestra consists of graduates of the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest. Touring Europe, North America and the Pacific Rim nations, the 17-member ensemble has cultivated a reputation for flawless technical proficiency across a vast repertoire, with a special flair for the romantic masterworks of its homeland.

Sunday, March 8, 2009
Seraphic Fire

Credited with “putting a fresh, hip face on classical music,” this nationally emerging chamber choir has nonetheless made its name by reintroducing the classics of Renaissance and Baroque literature to its home market, South Florida. Under the direction of Patrick Dupré Quigley (just 30 years old), the ensemble helped score a Top 5 pop hit for
Latin crossover star Shakira with its gospeltinged accompaniment to “How Do You Do?”

Friday, April 17, 2009
Burning River Brass

Returning to Holter Auditorium by popular demand is one of the most respected brass ensembles in the United States. Phrases such as “power
and virtuosity” and “harmonious blend” have been used to describe their sparkling sound, but “entertaining” is really the one best descriptor. A dozen of the nation’s finest players serve up new and old works written especially for brass and fresh arrangements of classical favorites.

This presentation is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art, with additional contributions from the Wisconsin Arts Board, General Mills Foundation, and Land O’Lakes Foundation.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

One of America’s premier professional orchestras closes the Civic Music season in grand fashion, offering subscribers an up-close and in-person
experience with the majestic power and nimble virtuosity of a full symphony orchestra. Celebrating its 50th anniversary and final tour under longtime conductor, Andreas Delfs, the MSO promises to revisit
its own and audience favorites.