WPR presents a free evening of Milwaukee’s rising stars at the Bradley Symphony Center on Classical Music Day, Oct. 22
Classical Music Day 2024. Photo credit: A. Major/WPR.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Oct. 13) – Wisconsin Public Radio — Milwaukee’s home for classical music on air and online — invites you to a free all-ages concert showcasing the city’s next generation of musicians, and celebrating the richness of Milwaukee’s classical music community.
[inaarticlead]In partnership with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, WPR presents the city’s second annual Classical Music Day, a two-hour one-night-only event in the MSO’s beautiful Allen-Bradley Hall at the Bradley Symphony Center on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Whether you’re a longtime WPR listener or simply curious about classical music, it’s a wonderful opportunity to hear extraordinary young talent in one of the Midwest’s most remarkable concert halls — all for free.
The special concert brings together performances by four of the area’s premier programs — the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Senior Symphony, the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, the Wauwatosa East High School Chamber Orchestra, and the Marquette University Chorus — for an unforgettable evening of live performance.
Each group will take the stage in sequence, with WPR Music’s Milwaukee-based “Drivetime Classics” host Jason Heilman introducing each act and sharing interviews and insights between performances.
“The talent and joy these young musicians bring is amazing,” said Heilman. “It will be an evening that longtime classical fans will appreciate — and a perfect entry point for anyone who’s been curious about what makes this music so moving.”
WPR Director Sarah Ashworth also shared her enthusiasm. “We’re so grateful to the Milwaukee Symphony for welcoming us all into the Bradley Symphony Center” said Ashworth. “Both classical music and public radio depend on community support to thrive — and this concert is a beautiful reminder of how much joy and hope they bring when we come together.”
The Bradley Symphony Center is located at 212 W. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Milwaukee. Admission to the concert is free, but advance registration is recommended at wpr.org/presents. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
About WPR Music in Milwaukee
The WPR Music service on 90.7 FM broadcasts 13 hours of Wisconsin-hosted classical music in Milwaukee every weekday, and a mix of classical, jazz, folk, and world music each weekend. Outside Milwaukee, WPR Music airs on 20 other stations throughout Wisconsin, as well as online at wpr.org and on the WPR app.
About Wisconsin Public Radio
For more than 100 years, Wisconsin Public Radio has served the people of Wisconsin with quality news, music, talk, and entertainment. On air, online, and in the community — we work for Wisconsin. WPR is a service of the Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Listen, learn more, and donate at wpr.org.
About the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Ken-David Masur, is among the finest orchestras in the nation and the largest cultural institution in Wisconsin. Since its inception in 1959, the MSO has found innovative ways to give music a home in the region, develop music appreciation and talent among area youth, and raise the national reputation of Milwaukee. The MSO’s 72 full-time professional musicians perform over 125 classics, pops, family, education, and community concerts each season in venues throughout the state.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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