Classical
Julian Kuerti’s fine MSO debut
The young Canadian conductor leads a program of music by Ligeti, Mozart and Mendelssohn.
Oct 22nd, 2011 by Tom StriniI’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 $.
Oct 21st, 2011 by Tom StriniVibrant young strings
Violinists Ilana Setapen and Margot Schwartz, violist Jenny Snyder Kozoroz and cellist Peter J. Thomas play like they mean it.
Oct 20th, 2011 by Susan BarnettDe Waart, MSO shape Schumann, Mahler symphonies
Romantic music doesn't play itself; maestro, orchestra shepherd mass, momentum.
Oct 14th, 2011 by Tom StriniI’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.
Oct 13th, 2011 by Tom StriniExcellent 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.
Oct 11th, 2011 by Marianne KordasSweet Honey in the Rock, testifying at Alverno
A cappella vocal group mixes gospel with protest and inspiration on the Alverno Presents series.
Oct 9th, 2011 by Susan BarnettTan Dun’s “Water Concerto,” high-viscosity Schubert and Brahms
Soloist Yuri Yamashita commands a unique and fascinating concerto.
Oct 8th, 2011 by Tom StriniWet music
Soloist Yuri Yamashita, the MSO and Edo de Waart will play Tan Dun's "Water Concerto."
Oct 7th, 2011 by Tom StriniCellist Joseph Johnson, pianist Victor Asuncion a perfect match
Johnson, former MSO principal, performed with Asuncion at a recital Tuesday night at the Wisconsin Conservatory.
Oct 6th, 2011 by Susan BarnettModern jazz with deep roots
Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra inspire on the Marcus Center Presents series.
Oct 4th, 2011 by Tom StriniDan Nimmer, jazz pianist, comes home to play
Milwaukee's own Dan Nimmer plays with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Oct 3rd, 2011 by Tom Strini