Season Archive 2019-2020
Magical Musical Tour 2019-2020 Concert Season
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View a list of Symphony players for the 2019-2020 Season
It was a season of change: We introduced audiences to Dylan T. Chmura-Moore, MSO’s talented new Music Director. In October, MSO was the very first group to perform in the renovated Capitol Civic Centre featuring plush, comfortable seats and a brand new floor plan. Guests also enjoyed updated lounge areas and facilities.
The concert season included a Beatles symphony experience, masterpieces by Mozart, and an afternoon in Italy. In early 2020, the world was forever changed with the emergence of the coronavirus, which caused lockdowns across the globe, putting an early end to our season and to our annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser as well.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
West Foundation, Inc.
Nash Family Foundation
Tom & Virginia Bare Charitable Fund
Tom & Sue Bare
Mark Barkley Miller
Dik & Joan Waak
Karen Steingraber
and John S. Durbrow
John & Laurale Stern
Dr. Joseph E. & Rhonda Trader
City of Manitowoc
Next Era Energy Point Beach
Seehafer Broadcasting
Fricke Printing Service, Inc.
Courthhouse Pub
We are thankful of their support—and yours—during these challenging times for the Arts.
Jazz on the Lake
Saturday, Oct. 5th, 2019
We began the season with a fun night of friends and fundraising at the Manitowoc Yacht Club, featuring live jazz and dancing to Erin Krebs Combo.
James Owen presents
Classical Mystery Tour:
A Tribute to the Beatles in concert with Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra
Oct. 12, 2019
Timeless Beatles hits as you’ve never heard them before! Classical Mystery Tour has shared the stage with America’s most prestigious orchestras in the world. Introducing MSO’s new music director, Dylan T. Chmura-Moore!
Destination: Mozart
Nov. 16, 2019
The genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with violin phenomenon Andrew Dunlap.
Italian Journey Valentine’s Matinee
Feb. 15, 2020
The light, the food, the people—these have all made Italy the destination of choice for artists, poets, composers… and lovers. Our special Valentine’s weekend matinee featured a series of romantic selections that made us fall in love all over again. After the concert, guests continued the journey at Courthouse Pub where they enjoyed a special Italian menu created just for MSO.
Gershwin in Paris
April 19, 2020
** CANCELLED **
We had hoped to end our season of musical journeys with a travelogue courtesy of George Gershwin but the global health crisis of 2020 led to the cancellation of our final concert. Featured was to be pianist Diana Shapiro, Associate Professor of Piano and Music Department Chair, Holy Family College.
It is our hope to perform this concert for you at some point in the future!