Classical

Julian Kuerti’s fine MSO debut

Julian Kuerti’s fine MSO debut

The young Canadian conductor leads a program of music by Ligeti, Mozart and Mendelssohn.

I’ve been meaning to tell you…

I’ve been meaning to tell you…

...about the Met Auditions, democracy at Present Music, UPAF's new prez, the MSO, today's Harry Van Oudenallen Memorial service, and Skylight $.

The Arcas Quartet: Vibrant young strings
The Arcas Quartet

Vibrant young strings

Violinists Ilana Setapen and Margot Schwartz, violist Jenny Snyder Kozoroz and cellist Peter J. Thomas play like they mean it.

De Waart, MSO shape Schumann, Mahler symphonies

De Waart, MSO shape Schumann, Mahler symphonies

Romantic music doesn't play itself; maestro, orchestra shepherd mass, momentum.

I’ve been meaning to tell you…

I’ve been meaning to tell you…

The topics: Mahler's Titan, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford not quite live, Leslie Fitzwater and Edith Piaf, Chinese on the march at MAM.

Excellent Early Music Now from the Savalls

Excellent Early Music Now from the Savalls

Gambist Jordi Savall and son, theorbist and vocalist Ferran Savall, open EMN's anniversary season with a great success.

Sweet Honey in the Rock, testifying at Alverno

Sweet Honey in the Rock, testifying at Alverno

A cappella vocal group mixes gospel with protest and inspiration on the Alverno Presents series.

MSO: Tan Dun’s “Water Concerto,” high-viscosity Schubert and Brahms
MSO

Tan Dun’s “Water Concerto,” high-viscosity Schubert and Brahms

Soloist Yuri Yamashita commands a unique and fascinating concerto.

This Week at the MSO: Wet music
This Week at the MSO

Wet music

Soloist Yuri Yamashita, the MSO and Edo de Waart will play Tan Dun's "Water Concerto."

Cellist Joseph Johnson, pianist Victor Asuncion a perfect match

Cellist Joseph Johnson, pianist Victor Asuncion a perfect match

Johnson, former MSO principal, performed with Asuncion at a recital Tuesday night at the Wisconsin Conservatory.

Marsalis and the JLCO: Modern jazz with deep roots
Marsalis and the JLCO

Modern jazz with deep roots

Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra inspire on the Marcus Center Presents series.

Dan Nimmer, jazz pianist, comes home to play

Dan Nimmer, jazz pianist, comes home to play

Milwaukee's own Dan Nimmer plays with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.