Classical
Bruckner’s grandeur at the MSO
Guest conductor Lawrence Renes shapes Bruckner's Symphony No. 8, an Alpine panorama in sound.
Nov 13th, 2009 by Tom StriniToshi Reagon
It was the neo-soul singer's first trip to Milwaukee, but she swears she'll be back.
Nov 11th, 2009 by Lucky TomaszekRenes on Bruckner
Lawrence Renes has led 13 different orchestras through Bruckner's vast Symphony No. 8. What has he learned?
Nov 10th, 2009 by Tom StriniThe Week in Highlights 11/11 to 11/17
Strings rule the week with showcases as diverse as Turtle Island's take on Danzón at the Wilson Center to renowned violinist Guillermo Figueroa at UWM.
Nov 10th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonPhilomusica Quartet
String quartet in residence at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music plays a strong concert of 20th-century music.
Nov 8th, 2009 by Tom StriniSTOMP at the Milwaukee Theatre
The national tour brings its percussive bash to town with new numbers and a showcase for body movement and creativity.
Nov 7th, 2009 by Peggy Sue DuniganMSO’s happy Mozart, epic Shostakovich
Young conductor Shi-Yeon Sung makes an impressive debut, pianist Jeremy Denk renders civilized Mozart.
Nov 6th, 2009 by Tom StriniShi-Yeon Sung
Shi-Yeon Sung, at 34, left Korea for Europe, European classical music and conducting.
Nov 5th, 2009 by Tom StriniWeekly Highlights from 11/4 to 11/10
It's a big week for all things brash and colorful, from the master percussionists of STOMP to the tot-friendly "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie... "
Nov 3rd, 2009 by Brian JacobsonMSO’s dark Bluebeard, sunny Mozart
Chihuly's sculptures respond to Bartok's intense opera score after a psychological fable.
Oct 31st, 2009 by Tom StriniMusique, plasir at Chamber Music Milwaukee
Music by Honegger, Gaubert, Milhaud and Ravel is aural joy.
Oct 29th, 2009 by Tom StriniA singer’s take on Emma Kirkby
TCD's Barbara Castonguay's notes on participating in a legend's master class and hearing her in concert.
Oct 28th, 2009 by Barbara Castonguay