Classical

• Linking Rock to Classical, and Vice Versa

  Sep 5th, 2019 by Michael Barndt

  Present Music mixes Steve Reich and Radiohead, Rhiannon and Kronos, Ligeti and taxi horns.

• Meet the Symphony’s New Maestro

  Aug 30th, 2019 by Brendan Fox

  Ken-David Masur still shoots hoops and was a wizard at ping pong. He also conducts with great passion.

• Quartet Performs New Work by Mozart

  Jul 17th, 2019 by Michael Barndt

  A work for two pianos newly transcribed for a chamber group. Plus other unusual works.

• Fine Arts Quartet Opens New Season

  Jul 12th, 2019 by Michael Barndt

  World-class quartet returns to its home base to perform Dvořák, Haydn and Shostakovich.

• Milwaukee Symphony Closes With Crowd Pleasers

  Jul 1st, 2019 by Brendan Fox

  Mendelssohn, Mahler and mostly fine music making say goodbye to season.

• Milwaukee Symphony Rocks the House

  Jun 25th, 2019 by Brendan Fox

  Standing ovation for a John Adams work? And Carmina Burana scores again.

• Midwest Festival of Organists Coming

  Jun 14th, 2019 by Michael Barndt

  American Guild of Organists concert series, Sunday through Wednesday at various venues.

• Piano Festival Packs Potent Lineup

  Jun 12th, 2019 by Michael Barndt

  Many top musicians, plus actors and a top choreographer featured in three-day festival.

• Symphony Scores with Varied Program

  Jun 10th, 2019 by Brendan Fox

  Scriabin, Saint-Saëns, Debussy and more, in an evening of endlessly searching music.

• The Sheer Power of Music

  Jun 3rd, 2019 by Brendan Fox

  Present Music’s final concert under Kevin Stalheim was packed with significance and wonderful music.

• Kevin Stalheim’s Last Waltz

  May 31st, 2019 by Michael Barndt

  After 37 years his last show as artistic director. After party features Mrs. Fun, R&B Cadets.

• Why I Love Present Music

  May 29th, 2019 by Tom Strini

  Tom Strini reflects on Kevin Stalheim's final concert as Present Music's director.