Classical
Frankly Music and the Lipinski Stradivarius
Frank Almond brings out the best in a great violin.
Mar 30th, 2010 by Tom StriniMore Amazement from Present Music
Kevin Stalheim's group plays Schoenberg, John Adams, Raymond Scott's crazy stuff from mid-century and Mason Bates' electronica crossover.
Mar 28th, 2010 by Tom StriniPresent Music connects cartoons to the avant-garde
John Adams, Schoenberg, Raymond Scott, Warner Brothers cartoons, Mason Bates connected? Oh yes, they are.
Mar 25th, 2010 by Tom StriniHal Rammel
When Hal Rammel began experimenting with music, he wound up reinventing the wheel (among other things).
Mar 25th, 2010 by Mark MetcalfWe Six bops it Monk-style
Thelonious Monk's modern jazz inspires the Conservatory's We Six final 2010 concert. [Thursday update: Concert is SOLD OUT.]
Mar 24th, 2010 by Patti WenzelA Wiz made for kids glitters at First Stage
First Stage has adapted the 1975 Broadway version of The Wizard of Oz.
Mar 22nd, 2010 by Peggy Sue DuniganCaravan Ensemble at Early Music Now
As the Jewish southern diaspora reached from Persia to Spain, it accreted many musical traditions into its own.
Mar 20th, 2010 by Tom StriniThe Florentine’s Elmer Gantry
A flawed masterpiece brings a great American novel to the opera stage.
Mar 20th, 2010 by Tom StriniYou’re all sinners!
As the Florentine mounts the Midwest premiere of Elmer Gantry (the opera), we look at the Sinclair Lewis novel and the 1960 film version.
Mar 19th, 2010 by Barbara CastonguayChamber Music Milwaukee fetes Libby Larsen
Libby Larsen is funny, charming and warm -- just like her music.
Mar 18th, 2010 by Tom StriniMSO’s interim exec and other crunchy bits of arts news
MSO board member Don Tyler will mind the store during the search for a new president/exec. Plus remarks on dance, an update on TCD arts coverage, and more.
Mar 17th, 2010 by Tom Strini