A/C Feature 3
Todd Levy plays Stamitz’s Clarinet Concerto
Johann Stamitz --not a household name. But he was crucial to the development of the orchestra and the clarinet's place in it.
Mar 24th, 2011 by Tom StriniGershwin on the Musical Mainstage
Singers from the Milwaukee area's A-list remember George and Ira.
Mar 23rd, 2011 by Peggy Sue DuniganChopin and Schumann con brio
Violinist Frank Almond, pianist Adam Golka and cellist Anthony Ross put their stamps on Chopin and Schumann.
Mar 22nd, 2011 by Tom StriniA conversation with Thomas Wright
Thomas Wright discusses his grandfather's organic philosophy, and shares memories of halcyon summers spent at Taliesin.
Mar 16th, 2011 by Elisabeth AlbeckIs it hot in here, or is it just Acoustic Africa?
Three African music stars warm up Alverno College.
Mar 13th, 2011 by Mary O'Hara StacyWild Night at the MSO
John Adams' "Harmonium" blows the doors off Uihlein Hall; de Waart delivers a noble "Adagio for Strings" and a sparkling "Eroica."
Mar 4th, 2011 by Tom StriniSoprano Vovkova’s US debut in a Milwaukee recital
Familiar arias, with feeling from soprano based in the Czech Republic, with an assist from her baritone husband.
Feb 27th, 2011 by Marianne KordasA rookie impresario arranges an aria recital
Jean-Pierre Riffard brings Slovak soprano Katarina Vovkova, with baritone Alexandr Vovk, to her Milwaukee debut. The cause: Textbooks for Nigerian students.
Feb 23rd, 2011 by Tom StriniChamber Theatre puts its stamp on “Mauritius”
In Theresa Rebeck's play, two sisters and a trio of shady men try to get their hands on a pair of rare, valuable stamps.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Tom StriniBug:Me!” offers a glimpse of springtime
"U:Bug:Me!" rushes in the season, bringing life to enchanting insects and compelling audiences to fall in love and be young (or young at heart) once again.
Feb 15th, 2011 by Peggy Sue DuniganWin-Win
Two very strong entries in MBC's Genesis Competition, and one interesting but flawed dance. Attend and vote for your favorite.
Feb 11th, 2011 by Tom StriniFine Arts ‘Quintet’ honors two masterworks
A last-minute change in performers led to programming changes, away from a Bruckner quintet and toward Mozart and Beethoven.
Feb 7th, 2011 by Michael Barndt