Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong arrived in Milwaukee only 17 months ago, but he’s already made his mark on the community and its music. His performance of Schoenberg’s “Verklarte Nacht” at St. Josaphat’s Basilica was one of MSO’s highlights last season. This month, he kicks off another Basilica concert series, with music appropriate for the space’s quiet grandeur. Titled “Transformation,” this concert includes Richard Strauss’ probing tone poem, “Death and Transfiguration,” as well as works by Ravel and Arvo Pärt.
Transformation (Nov. 16-17). Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. Sixth St., 414-291-7206, mso.org.
