For more than 25 years 2024 Grammy winners Imani Winds have inspired
audiences with dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative
collaborations, and outreach. Their numerous honors include a permanent
presence in the classical music section of the Smithsonian National Museum of
African American History and Culture in Washington,DC.
For more on Imani WInds, visit https://imaniwinds.com/
This elite, 18-member string orchestra has earned rave reviews from The New York Times and others for their engaging mix of classical masterworks and rarely heard gems. With a roster of some of America’s finest multicultural artists and a mission to reach diverse new audiences, they’ll also lead a daytime clinic for Green Bay-area students invited to our Weidner Center concert free of charge.
For more on the Sphinx Virtuosi, visit https://www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-virtuosi
For nearly two decades, Brown County Civic Music has capped its annual classical-music subscription series with a visit by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Led by Music Director Ken-David Masur, the MSO is among the finest orchestras in the nation. The full-time professional musicians perform more than 135 classics, pops, family, education, and community concerts each season in venues throughout the state.
For more on the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, visit https://www.mso.org/
Venue: Ralph Holter Auditorium (Green Bay West High School), 966 Shawano Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303. Doors open 2:00 pm.
Praised for their powerful singing and distinctive sound, the award-winning British vocal ensemble Apollo5 proves how dynamic only five voices can be, showcasing each individual while still achieving their critically acclaimed blend. Whether performing jazz, pop, classical or even early sacred music, they are known for their exceptional rapport with audiences and inspirational outreach to communities.
For more on Apollo5, visit https://apollo5.co.uk/
Venue: Ralph Holter Auditorium (Green Bay West High School), 966 Shawano Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303. Doors open 6:30 pm.
It’s the return of a longtime Civic Music favorite! For decades, this Canadian foursome has dazzled with virtuosic showpieces and romantic ballads, attractive vocals, forgotten chestnuts, and blazing gypsy, klezmer, and tango tunes, all brought to life with multi-instrument mastery. Quartetto Gelato has set the bar high as a crossover and crowd-pleasing classical quartet.
For more on Quartetto Gelato, visit https://quartettogelato.ca/
Venue: Ralph Holter Auditorium (Green Bay West High School), 966 Shawano Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303. Doors open 6:30 pm.
They play Chopin on hoverboards. They execute graceful, choreographed gymnastic movements while exploring the performance space. They bring a fresh twist to classical chamber music with flute, bass trombone, accordion and humor. This trio of accomplished musicians will amaze and impress with a Civic Music matinee tailormade for kids of all ages, parents and grandparents.
For more on the The Fourth Wall, visit https://www.thefourthwallensemble.com/
Venue: Cup O Joy, 525 N Taylor St, Green Bay, WI 54303. Doors open 1:00 pm.
