Classical
Salerno-Sonnenberg, the intense violinist
Violinist Salerno-Sonnenberg's triumphant return; Higdon's enchanting "blue cathedral;" reinvigorated "New World" Symphony.
Mar 8th, 2013 by Tom StriniConductor Christopher Larkin returns to Vogel Hall
Larkin, who presided over the Florentine's brilliant Baroque double bill in 2011, will conduct Britten's "Albert Herring." It opens Friday.
Mar 7th, 2013 by Tom Strini7 things I’ve been meaning to tell you
The Pfister, Bel Canto, MYSO, Conservatory, Wis. Philharmonic, Lynden Garden and the Haggerty all have news.
Mar 6th, 2013 by Tom StriniMSO, UWM, Chicago Symphony team up for Dvorak
"Beyond the Score" immerses you in Dvorak's "New World" Symphony. Thursday night only.
Mar 5th, 2013 by Tom Strini“Ring of Fire” encircles the life of Johnny Cash
The Milwaukee Rep revue, retooled from a Broadway production to require half the cast, is a heartfelt, moving tribute to the Man in Black.
Mar 5th, 2013 by Howard LeuRachmaninoff rules, Joyce Yang’s cool
The MSO's Rachmaninoff cycle, with pianist Joyce Yang, continues with the Piano Concerto No. 1 and the remarkable "The Bells."
Mar 2nd, 2013 by Tom StriniJohnny Cash songs to set Stackner Cabaret afire
The Rep's Stackner Cabaret presents a Johnny Cash song survey in a revue by Richard Maltby Jr. and William Meade.
Mar 1st, 2013 by Howard LeuBurt Levy remembered at Music from Almost Yesterday
Burt Levy, composer and teacher at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in the 1970s and 80s, made a difference.
Mar 1st, 2013 by David BohnRachmaninoff, channeled by pianist Joyce Yang
Joyce Yang's relationship with music? It's complicated.
Mar 1st, 2013 by Tom StriniMilwaukee Choral Artists honor composer Paula Foley Tillen
The MCA and Tillen have made music together for 15 years. Friday, the choir will feature Tillen's music.
Feb 27th, 2013 by Tom StriniA violin, a piano. That’s plenty.
Frank Almond and William Wolfram team up for a CD preview party concert, with dazzling results.
Feb 26th, 2013 by Tom StriniA violin, a CD project, a concert
Violinist Frank Almond and pianist William Wolfram will celebrate a CD launch, a long partnership and the Lipinski Stradivarius Monday night.
Feb 21st, 2013 by Tom Strini