Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) are partnering to bring a celebration of America’s rich musical heritage to television with a special broadcast of “America the Beautiful with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra,” premiering Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. on Milwaukee PBS Channel 10.
“We’re proud to partner with the MSO to bring this extraordinary performance to audiences across southeastern Wisconsin,” said Debbie Hamlett, general manager of Milwaukee PBS. “Music brings people together, and this concert celebrates the rich traditions that have shaped our country. Making exceptional local arts and cultural experiences accessible to everyone is central to our mission.”
Recorded May 23 at the Bradley Symphony Center, the concert takes viewers on a musical journey through 250 years of American history and culture. Led by MSO Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling, the performance celebrates the diverse sounds that have shaped American music, from spirituals and gospel to ragtime, blues, jazz, R&B and Broadway favorites.
“Milwaukee PBS is a valued partner in bringing the arts to audiences across our region,” said Mark Niehaus, MSO president and executive director. “As our nation’s 250th anniversary year draws to a close, we hope viewers enjoy this celebration of American music, curated by MSO Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling and performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.”
About Milwaukee PBS
Milwaukee PBS is southeastern Wisconsin’s premier non-commercial media organization. It consists of two high-definition television stations, WMVS and WMVT, and four additional digital television services. The Milwaukee PBS stations are the area’s only over-the-air source for PBS and other national public television programs, and is one of the most-watched public television stations in the nation. For more information, visit www.MilwaukeePBS.org.
About the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1959, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is Wisconsin’s largest cultural organization and one of the nation’s leading orchestras. From its home at the Bradley Symphony Center in downtown Milwaukee, the MSO presents more than 130 concerts each year, spanning classical, pops, film, family, education, and community programs. For more information, visit www.mso.org.