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FRI · OCT 9 · 11:15 AM – 7:30 PM

Made in America: Korngold & Rachmaninoff

ft. Julian Rhee, Ryan Tani

Bradley Symphony Center· 212 W Wisconsin Ave
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Julian Rhee's violin brings Hollywood's golden age to Milwaukee's symphony stage.

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Step into the Bradley Symphony Center for a night that bridges the worlds of cinema and symphony. Under the baton of Ryan Tani, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents a program that captures the essence of American and immigrant influences on classical music. Barber's Medea’s Dance of Vengeance sets an intense tone, leading into Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances, a piece that has evolved from its ballet origins into a symphonic masterpiece.

The highlight of the evening is Julian Rhee's performance of Korngold’s Violin Concerto. Known for his film scores, Korngold's work is a nod to Hollywood's golden era, with themes that evoke the lushness of classic cinema. Whether you're a seasoned symphony-goer or new to classical music, this concert offers a rich tapestry of sound and history.

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MSO Associate Conductor Ryan Tani takes the podium for a charismatic program beginning with Medea’s Dance of Vengeance, a passionate climax from Barber’s ballet about the murderous Medea. Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances also began as ballet music, but evolved into the composer’s most important symphonic work, full of ghostly waltzes, jazzy inflections, and more. Violinist Julian Rhee, winner of the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant, performs Korngold’s violin concerto; Korngold is best remembered for his film scores, and this “Hollywood concerto” draws material from his lushest cinematic themes.

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