Ken-David Masur

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Rings in the Holiday Season

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra announces Music Director Ken-David Masur’s final season with the MSO

Big Truck Day Returns To Red Arrow Park

Plus: Metal Fest, Maifest and Baird Center open house.

The Milwaukee Symphony Announces 2024-25 Pops Season

Byron Stripling Appointed Principal Pops Conductor

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Ken-David Masur, and Community Partners Present Bach Fest

The MSO and community partners throughout Milwaukee celebrate the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra season continues in January and February with the music of artists from Mozart to Coldplay

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Offers Variety of Holiday Performances

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Announces Contract Extension for Music Director Ken-David Masur

Two-Year Contract Extension Builds on Artistic Growth for MSO

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Announces New Assistant Conductor: Ryan Tani

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Announces Appointment of New Concertmaster: Jinwoo Lee

Philomusica Quartet In a French Mood

Playing works by French composers César Franck and Édouard Lalo and Pulitzer-Prize winning American Caroline Shaw.

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Presents Water Festival

The MSO explores Milwaukee’s relationship with water in a 3-week concert festival

The Symphony Goes All American

What a range of music, by five different composers, all beautifully played.

Symphony Program Lacks Surprise

Setapen shines in Bolcom concerto, but five works programmed got repetitive, predictable.

The MSO Is Back and Captivates in New Hall

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is back with a performance of contemporary and classic pieces.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to Perform with Stewart Copeland of the Police on December 2

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Musicians and Management Reach Collective Bargaining Agreement

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, On Stage At WMSE!

Bel Canto Chorus Kicks Off Second Half of Season with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra & Guest Soloists

Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3:00 pm - St. Monica Parish, Whitefish Bay

Simply Swingin’ – Sinatra & Friends with the MSO February 7-8 at the Riverside Theater

Ben Folds: One Night Only with the MSO February 19 at the Riverside Theater

Milwaukee PBS to Live Broadcast First Concert in the Milwaukee Symphony Center

MSO, Masur Score With Beethoven

Composer’s early symphonies work well at the Pabst.

WMSE to Broadcast Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s, “On Stage!” Fall Season

This tradition has been enjoyed by millions nationwide since 1971 with the MSO’s radio series – the country’s longest-running national classical radio series.

Frank Almond to Celebrate Final Season with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra after 25 Years as Concertmaster

As the Charles and Marie Caestecker Concertmaster Chair of the MSO, Almond holds arguably the most prestigious and visible role within the orchestra.

Milwaukee Symphony Opener Is Uneven

New maestro Masur’s debut starts slowly, but ends in bang-up rendition of Der Rosenkavalier.

Meet the Symphony’s New Maestro

Ken-David Masur still shoots hoops and was a wizard at ping pong. He also conducts with great passion.

Statement Regarding New Director of MSO

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding the announcement of Ken-David Masur as new director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra:

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Names Ken-David Masur as Music Director

Four-Year Contract Runs through 2022.23 Season