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Milwaukee, WI (String Quartet No.2 “Company”)

March 30

https://www.milwaukeemusaik.org/events/american-soundscapes-a-250th-celebration/

“American Soundscapes: A 250th Celebration”

By MILWAUKEE MUSAIK | Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra Inc
Monday, March 30, 2026 · 7 – 9pm CDT

Join Milwaukee Musaik and its stellar musicians for a journey through 250 years of American music. This program celebrates the evolution of American classical style, beginning with Francis Hopkinson’s elegant colonial-era song and moving through the expressive voices of Amy Beach and Samuel Barber. Audiences will experience Aaron Copland’s intimate string quartet tonal fabric, the hypnotic minimalism of Philip Glass, and the jazz-infused charm of George Gershwin. The evening also features Rudi Heinrich’s playful Suburban Dances and Valerie Coleman’s Red Clay and Mississippi Delta, a modern classic brimming with rhythm and energy. From the earliest American melodies to today’s vibrant sounds, this concert captures examples of the spirit, diversity, and innovation that define the American classical music voice.

· Francis Hopkinson: O’er The Hills

· Aaron Copland: Molto Lento for String Quartet

· Phillip Glass: String Quartet No. 2 “Company”

· Amy Beach: Piano Trio, Op. 150

· Samuel Barber: Summer Music

· Rudi Heinrich: Suburban Dances

· George Gershwin: Promenade “Walking the Dog”

· Valerie Coleman: Red Clay and Mississippi Delta

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Milwaukee Musaik Artists: Alex Ayers and Ji-Yeon Lee, violins; Samantha Rodriguez, viola; Madeleine Kabat, cello; Stefanie Jacob, piano; Heather Zinninger, flute; Margaret Butler, oboe; Jay Shankar, clarinet; Rudi Heinrich, bassoon; and Dawson Hartman, horn.

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  • Date: March 30

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