Classical
A Russian Romantic Version of Arabian Nights
Brazilian-born conductor leads symphony in performance of sinuous “Scheherazade.”
Nov 13th, 2014 by Claire Nowak
Quicksilver Plays with Precision and Panache
Early Music Now concert captures the spirit of Baroque music back when it broke all the rules.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Michael Barndt
Fine Arts Quartet Meets Russian Accordionist
The headliner Russian work was fun, but the Quartet may have been best in a traditional work by Haydn.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Michael Barndt
Rumors of Our Demise Are Exaggerated
Concert proves Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is alive and well and wowing audiences.
Nov 10th, 2014 by William Barnewitz
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 Nowak
Up Close and Personal
Two chamber music groups offer intimacy in concerts from quite different periods.
Nov 4th, 2014 by Michael Barndt
The 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 Murphy
Monkey Business
Milwaukee Opera Theatre’s Lucy is an opera about a psychologist who adopts a chimpanzee.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Claire Nowak
The Joys of Unruly Music
UWM offers two concerts of all-new works, including one featuring the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Oct 22nd, 2014 by Michael Barndt
Why The Flying Dutchman Endures
Wagner’s powerful score and ghostly tale will boost a strong cast in Florentine production.
Oct 21st, 2014 by Claire Nowak
Sins 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 Nowak
Irish 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 Barndt
