Beloved (1 of 9): Beethoven & Bruch
Beloved (1 of 9): Beethoven & Bruch
FEATURING ANDREW DUNLAP
7:30pm Saturday, April 11, 2026
Capitol Civic Centre
We toast our 75th year by starting a new nine-year cycle of Beethoven’s influential and superb symphonies. Native son, violinist Andrew Dunlap, returns to the Lakeshore to perform the daring, dazzling, uber-emotive Bruch violin concerto in G minor. The G stands for grandiose.
MSO’s 75th season looks forward. We begin a new concert cycle! Over the next nine years, all of Beethoven’s symphonies will be performed. One of the greatest contributions to music, Beethoven’s symphonies have inspired centuries of art worldwide. Beethoven’s First is in the leadoff spot and will rivet you.
Tickets to all 4 concerts
Mark Barkley Miller
The Aschenbrenner Foundation of Lakeshore Community Foundation
Tom & Virginia Bare Charitable Fund
Season Leader
Roy & Darlene Geigel Foundation
Season Benefactor
Dave Wage & Sandra Murzyn
Season Benefactor
Friends of Anne McCracken, In Memory
Season Sponsor
Susan & Alex Murtaugh
Season Sponsor
Season Sponsor
Season Sponsor
Season Media Underwriter
Season Media Underwriter
Hospitality Sponsor
Christine Kornely, Independent Stylist
Concert Champion
Michael & Marilynn Dunlap
Concert Champion
Jim & Barbee Lester
Concert Champion
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Lucio Silla: Overture, K.135 (3.5’)
Max Bruch (1838-1920)
Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, op.26 (25’)
I. Vorspeil: Allegro moderato
II. Adagio
III. Finale: Allegro energico
INTERMISSION
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony no.1 in C major, op.21 (30’)
I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio
II. Andante cantabile con moto
III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace – Trio
IV. Finale. Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace
It’s no secret that Ludwig van Beethoven had an appreciation for good beer. In celebration of our nine-year Beethoven concert cycle, we’ve partnered with Petskull to craft a limited-release brew each spring. Our inaugural beer is a Kölsch-style ale—a tribute to a classic European tradition rooted not far from Beethoven’s home—making it easy to imagine the composer himself raising a glass in approval.
Admission $10 per person in advance or at the door. Please consider purchasing in advance to help us plan! All proceeds from the evening benefit Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra and our mission to enrich the community with orchestral music experiences and music education.
The Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra led by Dylan Chmura-Moore
VIOLIN I
Carrie Kulas, Concertmaster
Jim VanLanen Jr.
Lori Bonin
Jaci Collins
Luis Fernandez
Kylie Bowman
Tiffany Chang
Shoua Xiong
Heidi Barker
Iuliia Mykolyk
VIOLIN II
Joan Geraldson, Virginia Bare Memorial Principal Second
Violin Chair
Beth Kreutzer
Taylor Rudlaff
Megan O’Connor
Krista Hettinger
Brooke LaMonica
David Oldenburg
Lauren Oldenburg
Ryan Kraemer
VIOLA
Jane Bradshaw Finch, The Aschenbrenner Foundation Principal Viola Chair
Ann Stephan
Christopher Chang
Amy Beekhuizen
Andy Bruzewicz
T.J. Hull
Sarah Oftedahl
Julie Handwerker
Steve Schani
CELLO
Charles Stephan, Karen Steingraber Principal Cello Chair
Nic Cywinski
Michael Dewhirst
Wendy Scattergood
Nancy Kaphaem
Anne Keran
DOUBLE BASS
Brian Kulas, principal
Shelby Baize
Ann Boeckman
Jessica Otte
FLUTE
Kristin Fenske, Michelle Garnett Klaiber Principal Flute Chair
Cathy Burback
OBOE
Suzanne Geoffrey, Les J. Graebel Memorial & Emily and Mike Howe Family Principal Oboe Chair
Jennifer Bryan
CLARINET
Orlando Pimentel, Mark Klaiber Principal Clarinet Chair
Jill Hanes
BASSOON
Andrew Jackson, David Satchell Memorial Principal Bassoon Chair
Susan Lawrence McCardell
HORN
Michelle McQuade Dewhirst, principal
Wanda Braden
Andrew Parks
Annette Eis
TRUMPET
Don Cagen, John & Laurale Stern Principal Trumpet Chair
Ron Cole
TIMPANI
John Aaholm, principal
About Andrew Dunlap
ANDREW DUNLAP performs internationally as a soloist, orchestral musician, chamber artist, and recording violinist. He currently performs with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and serves as a substitute with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Houston Grand Opera. He is also an active session violinist at Ocean Way Recording Studios, recording for film, television, and video game scores including projects for the Apple TV+ and Meta platforms.
As a soloist, Andrew has performed with the Madison Symphony, Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra, and Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra, including the 2014 premiere of Garth Neustadter’s Double Violin Concerto and a 2025 commission by the WVSO. He has also been featured in recital on The Midday with Norman Gilliland on Wisconsin Public Radio.
As a chamber musician, Andrew joined Madeline Island Chamber Music’s 2018-19 Quartet in Residence program. He has played in orchestras in the US and Europe, including as concertmaster of the Collegium Festival Orchestra in Pommersfelden, Germany.
Beyond classical performance, he has collaborated with artists including Dolly Parton, Leslie Odom Jr., the heavy metal band Disturbed, and comedian Nate Bargatze. In 2015, Andrew toured with the Andrew Alden Ensemble, a new music group that premiered and recorded modern soundtracks for classic silent films.
Andrew received his MM from Rice University, studying with Paul Kantor. He earned his BM in Violin Performance from the Eastman School of Music, studying with Renee Jolles and Charles Castleman.
Tickets are sold by the Capitol Civic Centre Box Office, 913 S. 8th Street, Manitowoc WI, 920.683.2184. Click for online ticketing.
- Individual ticket prices are Tier 1-$43, Tier 2-$40, and Tier 3-$36 plus sales tax.
- Ages 35 and under may purchase Tier 2 or Tier 3 tickets for $18.96 plus sales tax.
- Children ages 11 & under are free.
Attend this concert as part of a season subscription. Please see our Season Ticket page for prices and to purchase, or visit the Capitol Civic Centre’s website.
This performance is not rated.
Join us following the concert for the Afterglow Party!
featuring complimentary snacks, special drinks at their cash bar, and liquor raffles.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Beethoven’s First Symphony kicks off a New Nine-Year Cycle of Beethoven by Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra
MANITOWOC, WI, March 19, 2026 – The Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra joyfully celebrates its 75th year by starting a new nine-year cycle of Beethoven’s influential and superb symphonies. Over the next nine years, all of Beethoven’s symphonies will be performed. One of the greatest contributions to music, Beethoven’s symphonies have inspired centuries of art worldwide. Beethoven’s First Symphony is in the leadoff spot and will rivet the audience.
The Manitowoc Symphony proudly presents Beloved (1 of 9): Beethoven & Bruch on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:30pm at the glorious Capitol Civic Centre. In addition to playing Beethoven’s Symphony no.1 in C major, op.21, the program will also include Mozart and Bruch.
Manitowoc native son, violinist Andrew Dunlap, returns to the Lakeshore to perform the daring, dazzling, uber-emotive Bruch violin concerto in G minor. (The “G” stands for grandiose.) As a soloist, Andrew has performed with both the Madison Symphony and Manitowoc Symphony Orchestras. In 2014, Andrew premiered Emmy-Award winning composer Garth Neustadter’s Double Violin Concerto. He has also performed multiple recitals on Wisconsin Public Radio. As a chamber musician, Andrew was invited to join Madeline Island Chamber Music’s 2018-19 Quartet in Residence program, where he performed the works of Hadyn and Britten across the Twin Cities. He has played in orchestras in the United States and Europe, recently appearing as concertmaster of the Collegium Festival Orchestra in Pommersfelden, Germany.
Individual tickets are currently on sale for this performance. Discounted ticket options are available for those ages 35 and under. Children ages 11 & under are free. To purchase tickets, visit cccshows.org/events/beloved-1-of-9-beethoven-and-bruch
Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce Where Beethoven Meets Beer, a Beethoven-inspired collaboration with PetSkull Brewing Company—one that brings together great music, great beer, and long-term artistic vision. Ludwig van Beethoven was famously fond of beer and a regular presence in Viennese taverns. The inaugural brew is a Kölsch-style—a nod to European tradition with roots not far from Beethoven’s home—making it easy to imagine the composer himself might have approved. The launch of “Light the Dynamite” happens Tuesday, March 31 beginning at 5:00 pm at PetSkull Brewing. Tickets are $10 per person in advance or at the door and include music from Accordion player Jeff (Waltzmeister) Behrens, catered food from Pizza Garden, and always fun! Pints for purchase at $8.00 and 6 packs are available for $16.00.
For more information please visit manitowocsymphony.org/beethoven-petskull-kolsch
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ABOUT MSO: Manitowoc, Wisconsin is one of the smallest cities to have its own symphony orchestra. The mission of the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra Association is to promote the highest quality orchestral music experiences available to patrons and musicians. Music’s true power is to move and unite people. Hearing music is about discovering what connects us all—uncovering shared eternal truths. The MSO is currently celebrating its 75th season. Manitowocsymphony.org
CONTACT: Peggy Pitz, MSO Executive Director | 920-684-3492 or pwpitz@ameritech.net