Go beyond simply hearing great music. WCM's Concert Companion Series pairs three engaging classes with a live professional performance, giving you the stories, context, and musical insight to hear each concert in a whole new way. Join WCM faculty and fellow music lovers for an immersive experience that brings the music to life, from the classroom to the concert hall.
Explore the music, history, and stories behind The Blood of the Rose with WCM faculty member Charlie Rasmussen. Three Saturday classes at WCM culminate in a live performance at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Classes: Oct. 3, 10 & 17 at 3 p.m.
Performance: Oct. 24 at 5 p.m.
Discover the musical worlds of three distinctive composers before experiencing their work live with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. WCM faculty member Juan Pablo Horcasitas will guide three classes exploring the music and its context.
Classes: Oct. 31, Nov. 7 & 14 at 3 p.m.
Performance: Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
Take a deeper look at Beethoven before hearing his music performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Across three classes, explore the composer, his musical language, and the stories behind the works before experiencing the concert together.
Classes: Feb. 13, 20 & 27 at 3 p.m.
Performance: Mar. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Step into Mozart’s fantastical world with WCM faculty member Phillip Pearl. Three classes will explore the music, characters, history, and artistry behind The Magic Flute, followed by the Florentine Opera’s live production.
Classes: Apr. 24, May 1 & 8 at 3 p.m.
Performance: May 16 at 2:30 p.m.
Each Concert Companion Series begins with questions: Who created this music? What was happening around it? What should we listen for? Over three classes and a shared concert experience, those questions become a deeper connection to the music. Here’s what to know about the classes, concerts, and the Concert Companion Series experience.