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UWM Symphony Concerto Competition Winner’s Concert & Brahms Serenade No.1
February 21 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
| Dates | Location |
|---|---|
| February 21, 2025 (7:30–9:30 p.m.) | Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall |
The UWM Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Jun Kim, will feature clarinetist Mauricio Franco, winner of the 2024-25 Concerto Competition, performing Marcel Bitsch’s Concertino for Bassoon (transcribed for bass clarinet). This lively mid-20th century French work is filled with playful rhythms and bold contrasts. The program also includes Brahms’ Serenade No. 1 in D Major, a lyrical composition that displays the composer’s orchestral mastery. Originally written for an octet, expanded to a chamber nonet, and later revised for small orchestra, the final version is most often performed today with a full orchestra. Also showcased will be two romantic orchestral works, including Weber’s Oberon Overture. The concert will conclude with Lehár’s Gold and Silver Waltz.
UWM’s Symphony Orchestra is comprised of graduate and undergraduate music majors. The ensemble performs a six-concert series and collaborates annually with UWM Choirs and Opera Theatre, as well as presents an annual Concerto Competition Concert featuring student winners. UWM Symphony Orchestra has performed at Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Center, North Shore Performing Arts Center, the Wisconsin Music Educators Association State Conference, and was chosen as one of the two orchestras to perform at the National Conference by the College Orchestra Directors Association in Los Angeles.
In-person Tickets
| General | $10 |
| Seniors 65+, *UWM Faculty, Staff & Alumni | $8 |
| Youth 17 and Under | $5 |
| *UWM Student | FREE |
| *PSOA Student (for events in your department) | FREE |