Classical
Early Music Now presents Anonymous 4
Milwaukee has been an important stop for A4, long the hottest attraction in early music.
Dec 11th, 2009 by Tom StriniPrometheus Trio
Spirit and awareness trump the occasional imperfection as the Prometheans play Mozart, Sibelius, Hohvaness and Schumann.
Dec 7th, 2009 by Tom StriniHolidays at a Parisian cafe
The sounds of French torch songs, holiday jazz and blues warmed up the stage at Wisconsin Conservatory of Music this weekend.
Dec 7th, 2009 by Patti WenzelMSO Holiday Pops, Hamlisch
The concert review is on top; an interview with Hamlisch follows.
Dec 4th, 2009 by Tom StriniUpdated Friday 12/4
That Valdes Latin Jazz dynasty, an early Christmas present for the MSO; also Polly Morris, Danceworks, Plaid's Ding, best Christmas video ever.
Dec 1st, 2009 by Tom StriniThe Skylight’s Plaid Tidings
Great performances and just the right tone mark the Skylight's sweet and goofy new holiday show.
Nov 28th, 2009 by Tom StriniThe Skylight’s holiday show
Paul Helm is forever plaid. Seriously; he was in Forever Plaid in Platteville, and now he's in the holiday spinoff, Plaid Tidings, at the Skylight.
Nov 25th, 2009 by Tom StriniWeekly Highlights from 11/25 to 12/1
Gobble, Gobble! It may be a short week, but it marks the start of some major holiday shows. Christmas Carol and Nutcracker, anyone?
Nov 24th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonThanksgiving for Present Music, in pictures and sound
Our audio slideshow, featuring Alexandra du Bois's new work.
Nov 23rd, 2009 by Brian JacobsonWe Six performs music from the big, small screens
Interesting covers from The Odd Couple to The Flintstones uplift this Wisconsin Conservatory sextet.
Nov 23rd, 2009 by Peggy Sue DuniganPresent Music’s Thanksgiving
Kevin Stalheim has assembled a program of new music informed by history and tradition.
Nov 22nd, 2009 by Tom StriniThe Florentine’s Tosca
The Florentine has a spare new set for Tosca. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
Nov 21st, 2009 by Tom Strini