Classical

Sketches from the Machine Gun Concerto at Translator Lab

Sketches from the Machine Gun Concerto at Translator Lab

Local musicians perform sections of Mark Mantel's "Machine Gun Concerto," merging the structure of chamber music with chaotic and destructive themes of war.

Seven (more) things Strini’s been meaning to tell you

Seven (more) things Strini’s been meaning to tell you

HBO's musically savvy "Treme," Marcus Center news, Present Music big show, Public Theater grant, UPAF news, MBC and UWM work together, the Choral Artists up for a prize.

Daryl Stuermer “rewires” Genesis classics for Gathering on the Green

Daryl Stuermer “rewires” Genesis classics for Gathering on the Green

The Milwaukee native adds his guitar-driven flare to his old band's time-tested tunes.

The Florentine at Alterra by the Lake: Ahhh, summer…
The Florentine at Alterra by the Lake

Ahhh, summer…

Lovely music, lovely setting, lovely summer evening.

Emmylou Harris, silk and steel at the Pabst Theater

Emmylou Harris, silk and steel at the Pabst Theater

Opener Corey Chisel charms and wins a big ovation from Harris' big crowd.

On Stage July 5-11: Summerfest takes over
On Stage July 5-11

Summerfest takes over

A little bit of dance, a little theater here and a lot in Spring Green. Otherwise, this week is all about Summerfest.

Fine Arts Quartet/Quintet closes summer season

Fine Arts Quartet/Quintet closes summer season

A delightful quintet by "other" brother Michael Haydn, a Verdi quartet with cello in the tenor role and a tragic Mozart quintet often too lovely to despair.

On Stage June 28: Summerfest isn’t the only gig going on
On Stage June 28

Summerfest isn’t the only gig going on

American Players Theatre, the Fine Arts Quartet and "Church Basement Ladies" continue as the Big Gig begins at the lakefront.

Seven things Strini’s been meaning to tell you

Seven things Strini’s been meaning to tell you

UPAF, Youngblood, Skylight, MSO, UWM Dance, Creative Alliance, JMKAC, First Stage have been bouncing around in his head and now on our pages.

Fine Arts Quartet honors Wolfgang Laufer

Fine Arts Quartet honors Wolfgang Laufer

The ensemble honors its deceased cellist at the third Summer Evenings of Music program at UWM.

Tsunami relief for Japan is the goal of Milwaukee classical artists

Tsunami relief for Japan is the goal of Milwaukee classical artists

Frank Almond, Jillian Bruss, the Fine Arts and Philomusica String Quartets, the Prometheus Trio and artists from UWM join in a benefit for Japan.

Amy X Neuburg’s “avant-cabaret” charms Present Music

Amy X Neuburg’s “avant-cabaret” charms Present Music

Amy X Neuburg returned to Milwaukee with her unique combination of poignant poetry, far ranging voice, magic sound board and creative composition.