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MSO: Salerno-Sonnenberg, the intense violinist
MSO

Salerno-Sonnenberg, the intense violinist

Violinist Salerno-Sonnenberg's triumphant return; Higdon's enchanting "blue cathedral;" reinvigorated "New World" Symphony.

Florentine Opera: Conductor Christopher Larkin returns to Vogel Hall
Florentine Opera

Conductor 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.

Milwaukee Scribe: 7 things I’ve been meaning to tell you
Milwaukee Scribe

7 things I’ve been meaning to tell you

The Pfister, Bel Canto, MYSO, Conservatory, Wis. Philharmonic, Lynden Garden and the Haggerty all have news.

MSO, UWM, Chicago Symphony team up for Dvorak

MSO, UWM, Chicago Symphony team up for Dvorak

"Beyond the Score" immerses you in Dvorak's "New World" Symphony. Thursday night only.

“Ring of Fire” encircles the life of Johnny Cash

“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.

MSO: Rachmaninoff rules, Joyce Yang’s cool
MSO

Rachmaninoff 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."

Johnny Cash songs to set Stackner Cabaret afire

Johnny 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.

Burt Levy remembered at Music from Almost Yesterday

Burt 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.

MSO: Rachmaninoff, channeled by pianist Joyce Yang
MSO

Rachmaninoff, channeled by pianist Joyce Yang

Joyce Yang's relationship with music? It's complicated.

Milwaukee Choral Artists honor composer Paula Foley Tillen

Milwaukee 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.

Frankly Music: A violin, a piano. That’s plenty.
Frankly Music

A violin, a piano. That’s plenty.

Frank Almond and William Wolfram team up for a CD preview party concert, with dazzling results.

Frankly Music: A violin, a CD project, a concert
Frankly Music

A 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.