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By the People, for the People
Manitowoc Symphony Kicks Off 9-Year Beethoven Marathon
The orchestra's 75th season will feature a multi-year celebration of the composer's works.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:05pm
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The Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra is launching a 9-year marathon of Beethoven's compositions as part of its 75th anniversary season. The orchestra will perform the composer's complete symphonies, concertos, and other major works over the next nine years, starting with concerts on April 11.
Why it matters
The Manitowoc Symphony's Beethoven marathon is an ambitious undertaking that will allow the orchestra and community to deeply explore the composer's influential body of work over an extended period. This long-term celebration of Beethoven's music is an opportunity to engage new and longtime symphony patrons in Manitowoc and the surrounding region.
The details
The Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra's 75th season will kick off on April 11 with the first of many concerts featuring Beethoven's compositions. Over the next nine years, the orchestra plans to perform all of Beethoven's symphonies, concertos, and other major works, providing audiences with an in-depth exploration of the composer's musical legacy.
- The Beethoven marathon will launch on April 11, 2026.
- The 9-year celebration will run through the orchestra's 84th season in 2035.
The players
Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra
A community orchestra based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin that is celebrating its 75th anniversary season in 2026.
What’s next
The Manitowoc Symphony will announce the full schedule of Beethoven concerts and events for its 75th season in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The Manitowoc Symphony's multi-year Beethoven celebration is an ambitious and exciting way for the orchestra to honor its 75-year history and deepen the community's engagement with classical music.
