Classical
All Hail the Bold Bassoon
Sure, the Milwaukee Symphony will perform “Pictures at an Exhibition.” But what about that brand-new bassoon concerto?
Nov 4th, 2014 by Claire NowakUp Close and Personal
Two chamber music groups offer intimacy in concerts from quite different periods.
Nov 4th, 2014 by Michael BarndtThe Six Wives of Edo de Waart
Our classic story on the man who may be the most married conductor in musical history.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyMonkey Business
Milwaukee Opera Theatre’s Lucy is an opera about a psychologist who adopts a chimpanzee.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Claire NowakThe Joys of Unruly Music
UWM offers two concerts of all-new works, including one featuring the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Oct 22nd, 2014 by Michael BarndtWhy The Flying Dutchman Endures
Wagner’s powerful score and ghostly tale will boost a strong cast in Florentine production.
Oct 21st, 2014 by Claire NowakSins of His Old Age
Bel Canto performs a mass by Rossini that’s spiritual, but written in the style of his popular operas.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Claire NowakIrish Music Without the Beer
Early Music Now starts season with a Celtic-styled version of John Dowland’s tuneful songs.
Oct 8th, 2014 by Michael BarndtThe Joys of Performing a Requiem
World class soprano Jessica Rivera, guest soloist with MSO in Brahms’ “Requiem,” loves the music.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Claire NowakBach to Bach
Frankly Music opens season brilliantly with two of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos.
Sep 30th, 2014 by Michael BarndtFrankly Music Goes Back to Bach
The Frankly Music chamber music season begins this Monday night at a new venue.
Sep 26th, 2014 by Michael BarndtClassical Mystery Tour Comes Together With Beatles Hits
Symphony orchestra confronts British Invasion at the Marcus Center.
Sep 24th, 2014 by Claire Nowak