The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra is thrilled to welcome a very special guest ensemble to our city – the Jugendzupforchester Baden-Württemberg (JZObw), a premier youth mandolin orchestra from Germany.

Together, we’ll be performing two unforgettable concerts, showcasing the beauty and versatility of plucked string music from both sides of the Atlantic.

Each evening will feature a full program of vibrant, expressive mandolin orchestra music – from classical to contemporary – followed by a casual meet and greet where you can connect with the musicians.

About JZObw:
The Jugendzupforchester Baden-Württemberg is a state-level youth ensemble made up of award-winning young musicians aged 15–27. Known throughout Europe and South America for their captivating performances, this marks their first tour to the United States – and we’re honored to host them here in Milwaukee!

Tickets available here.

The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra is thrilled to welcome a very special guest ensemble to our city – the Jugendzupforchester Baden-Württemberg (JZObw), a premier youth mandolin orchestra from Germany.

Together, we’ll be performing two unforgettable concerts, showcasing the beauty and versatility of plucked string music from both sides of the Atlantic.

Each evening will feature a full program of vibrant, expressive mandolin orchestra music – from classical to contemporary – followed by a casual meet and greet where you can connect with the musicians.

About JZObw:
The Jugendzupforchester Baden-Württemberg is a state-level youth ensemble made up of award-winning young musicians aged 15–27. Known throughout Europe and South America for their captivating performances, this marks their first tour to the United States – and we’re honored to host them here in Milwaukee!

Tickets available here.

Tickets for Waukesha

The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra is delighted to offer back-to-back holiday concerts in both Milwaukee and Waukesha - spreading holiday cheer (and mandolin music) wherever we can.

Concert selections include:

• Corelli's Christmas Concerto for Two Mandolins

• Prokofiev's Troika

• A new arrangement of Scott Joplin's Bethena Waltz

• Vocal selections, both classical and holiday, with guest soloist Colleen Brooks

• (Spoiler alert: Back by popular demand, our encore will be Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. This turned into a wildly-popular singalong last year - we couldn't resist adding it again. Feel free to print out a copy of the Hallelujah vocal SATB part and join the musical fun!)

Tickets for Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra is delighted to offer back-to-back holiday concerts in both Milwaukee and Waukesha - spreading holiday cheer (and mandolin music) wherever we can.

Concert selections include:

• Corelli's Christmas Concerto for Two Mandolins

• Prokofiev's Troika

• A new arrangement of Scott Joplin's Bethena Waltz

• Vocal selections, both classical and holiday, with guest soloist Colleen Brooks

• (Spoiler alert: Back by popular demand, our encore will be Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. This turned into a wildly-popular singalong last year - we couldn't resist adding it again. Feel free to print out a copy of the Hallelujah vocal SATB part and join the musical fun!)

Join the MMO in welcoming Spring and maybe offering a peek at Summer.

You’ll hear some music from the Golden Era of the mandolin orchestras, including a “new” piece (from 1898) we’ve never played before - A Day in Venice.

It’s a wonderful piece, and it makes us so nostalgic for our concerts in Venice in 2022.

We’ll have to go back, but in the meantime, “A Day in Venice” will get us close.

Tickets are available here.

Join the MMO in welcoming Spring and maybe offering a peek at Summer.

You’ll hear some music from the Golden Era of the mandolin orchestras, including a “new” piece (from 1898) we’ve never played before - A Day in Venice.

It’s a wonderful piece, and it makes us so nostalgic for our concerts in Venice in 2022.

We’ll have to go back, but in the meantime, “A Day in Venice” will get us close.

Tickets are available here.

Another evening of mandolin magic, spreading holiday cheer wherever we can.

Tickets are available here

Another evening of mandolin magic, spreading holiday cheer wherever we can.

Tickets are available here

Graz Concert.

Another evening of mandolin magic, spreading holiday cheer wherever we can.

This concert features:

• mezzo-soprano Colleen Brooks

• oboist Meaghan Heinrich

Tickets are available here

Another evening of mandolin magic, spreading holiday cheer wherever we can.

This concert features:

• mezzo-soprano Colleen Brooks

• oboist Meaghan Heinrich

Tickets are available here

The MMO will be performing at the Venice Mandolin Festival in early May. Come hear a preview concert of what we’ll be playing, and help us get ready for our first trip to Italy!

The concert includes a varied selection of mandolin music from the golden era of the American mandolin orchestras - 1900 - 1930.

Tickets are $12 in advance, or $15 at the door.

The MMO performs with Aaron Caruso, a favorite of Festa Italiana and a trained operatic tenor who specializes in the Neapolitan classics. (Think “Arrivederci Roma” and other beautiful Italian songs.)

The concert includes selections from the Nutcracker Suite, the Corelli Christmas concerto, and some Neapolitan treats.

Tickets are $15 (plus service charge) in advance, or $20 at the door.

The MMO performs with Aaron Caruso, a favorite of Festa Italiana and a trained operatic tenor who specializes in the Neapolitan classics. (Think “Arrivederci Roma” and other beautiful Italian songs.)

The concert includes selections from the Nutcracker Suite, the Corelli Christmas concerto, and some Neapolitan treats.

Tickets are $15 (plus service charge) in advance, or $20 at the door.

The MMO joins forces with Graminy, a Madison-based Class Grass band (and MAMA-winner).

The MMO joins forces with Graminy, a Madison-based Class Grass band (and MAMA-winner).

An evening of Italian favorites at the ICC. What better way to spend a Friday?

$10 at the door.

The MMO performs with Aaron Caruso, a favorite of Festa Italiana and a trained operatic tenor who specializes in the Neapolitan classics. (Think Arrivederci Roma).

The concert includes selections from the Nutcracker Suite, the Corelli Christmas concerto, and some Neapolitan treats. The concert will be followed by a meet and greet with Aaron.

Tickets are $15 (plus service charge) in advance, or $20 at the door.

The MMO performs with Aaron Caruso, a favorite of Festa Italiana and a trained operatic tenor who specializes in the Neapolitan classics. (Think Arrivederci Roma).

The concert includes selections from the Nutcracker Suite, the Corelli Christmas concerto, and some Neapolitan treats. The concert will be followed by a meet and greet with Aaron.

Tickets are $15 (plus service charge) in advance, or $20 at the door.

Open to the public; $10 at the door.

An evening of the Music that Made Milwaukee Famous, at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center. 

Known for its performance of music from America’s golden age of mandolin orchestras (the late 1800s to early 1900s), the MMO is considered one of the best mandolin orchestras to perform rags, waltzes, and marches. Now with world renowned classical guitarists Rene Izquierdo and Elina Chekan as directors, the MMO captivates audiences with inspirational performances of preeminent works of the baroque and classical periods. Music that Made Milwaukee Famous will feature this unique combination of historic music. Join MMO plus special local guests Misha Litvin and Stas Venglevski (a fast fingered domra and bayan duo) and Robin Pluer (a lovely and charming chanteuse).

Tickets: Adult $20-30, Senior (ages 60+) $17-27, Student (ages 4 thru college) $10-20.

Tickets are available here.

The MMO is so happy to be playing at the Lynden Sculpture Garden again.  It's one of Milwaukee's beautiful hidden gems.

Come on out to hear some fun music and to learn about sustainable forest cycle, with plenty of family-friendly hands-on activities and entertainment.  Plus yummy food from the Falafel Guys food truck!

We'll be playing at the beautiful Sarah Chudnow retirement community in Mequon, in their wonderful hall surrounded by 19 acres of peaceful nature.

One of our favorite summertime gigs.  Come out to support the fabulous artists and sculptors, and listen to some great music as well.

This concert will  feature one of Rossini's masterpieces, Tancredi, a story of tragic love and the chivalry of an exiled soldier to the beautiful Amenaide. 

We will visit the early 1700s with Handel's Suite No 4 in d minor and follow the life of Peer Gynt in the Peer Gynt Suite by Grieg. 

And to preserve some mystery to our program, we will perform a melancholic tango, a romantic Italian intermezzo and a few pieces from the MMO's library dating back to the early 1900s.

The concert will start with a solo guitar recital by the MMO's Director, Rene Izquierdo.

This concert will  feature one of Rossini's masterpieces, Tancredi, a story of tragic love and the chivalry of an exiled soldier to the beautiful Amenaide. 

We will visit the early 1700s with Handel's Suite No 4 in d minor and follow the life of Peer Gynt in the Peer Gynt Suite by Grieg. 

And to preserve some mystery to our program, we will perform a melancholic tango, a romantic Italian intermezzo and a few pieces from the MMO's library dating back to the early 1900s.

The concert will start with a solo guitar recital by the MMO's Director, Rene Izquierdo.

Alon Sariel - Solo Mandolin

Alon Sariel was born in Beersheba, Israel, and frequently appears as a mandolinist, lutenist and conductor in the fields of early and new music.  

On Thursday night, Alon appeared with Rene Izquierdo (guitar); tonight he returns for a solo performance.

En Masse Orchestra - CMSA Orchestra

Picture around 130 mandolinists from around the world, all joining together for five days to create the largest pick-up mandolin orchestra in the world.  The sound of all those mandolins is incredible!  

Tonight's repertoire will be mainly classical pieces, with a few nods to Halloween!

The concert is free; there will be a free-will offering at the door.