Classical
Windfall’s “Assassins” — a scary/funny Sondheim musical
Windfall Theatre revives the 1991 musical about presidential assassins and would-be assassins.
May 7th, 2012 by David BohnChen’s spectacular “Unveiling Iris”
Qigang Chen's Chinese/Western musing on a Greek goddess as Universal Woman precedes first-class Brahms.
May 5th, 2012 by Tom StriniFun, but a little out of tune
"Things That Go Ding!" showcases a true master of percussion, but the show isn't quite all it could be.
Apr 29th, 2012 by Matthew ReddinMystic music from Messiaen, Debussy, Bruckner
Edo de Waart transcends with Messiaen, dazzles with La Mer and lays out the Bruckner's drama.
Apr 27th, 2012 by Tom StriniCarnegie Hall Preview No. 1
The Milwaukee Symphony previews its Carnegie Hall program at home, this weekend and next.
Apr 26th, 2012 by Tom StriniSchumann and odd stuff
At the Wisconsin Conservatory, Jacob, Tisdel and Klabunde find gold in the familiar and the obscure.
Apr 24th, 2012 by Tom StriniEarly Music Now finishes in a Blaze of Glory
The Calmus Ensemble and Quartet New Generation combine voice and recorders combine to spectacular effect.
Apr 22nd, 2012 by Jonathan BrodieWalton and Elgar at Wisconsin Lutheran
Frank Almond and friends play British music from the mid-century.
Apr 17th, 2012 by Tom StriniFrankly Music’s Orion Weiss
Orion Weiss, a young pianist in steep ascent, makes his Milwaukee debut with violinist Frank Almond and friends Monday night.
Apr 16th, 2012 by Tom Strini“Eastern Voyages”
Sharon Hansen's chorus of women sings a satisfying tour of Eastern Europe and East Asia.
Apr 15th, 2012 by David Bohn“Buffalo Nation” thrills, then pauses for lecture
Jerome Kitzke and Kathleen Masterson's spectacular cantata about America's iconic animal to repeat Sunday at Lincoln Center.
Apr 15th, 2012 by Tom StriniPresent Music Roams with the Buffalo
Jerome Kitzke and Kathleen Masterson's "Buffalo Nation," to premiere this weekend, sings of America's iconic beast.
Apr 12th, 2012 by Tom Strini