Season Opening Fanfare

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra launches its 2026-27 season with a dynamic program that promises to energize and inspire. The evening opens with Copland’s iconic "Fanfare for the Common Man," setting a patriotic tone. The spotlight then shifts to Brahms’s double concerto, featuring the MSO’s own Jinwoo Lee and Susan Babini, whose chemistry brings a unique depth to this rarely performed piece.

Guest conductor Michael Sanderling takes the helm for Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, a work rich with emotional and patriotic undertones. This concert is not just an auditory delight but a celebration of the orchestra's talent and the start of a promising season. The Bradley Symphony Center provides the perfect backdrop, so consider arriving early to soak in the atmosphere.