Classical

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.

Amy X Neuburg: Chops and charm for Present Music
Amy X Neuburg

Chops and charm for Present Music

Avant-garde diva, a big hit with Present Music in two prior visits, returns Saturday.

MSO ends its season with a gripping Mahler “Resurrection”

MSO ends its season with a gripping Mahler “Resurrection”

Edo de Waart leads the orchestra, chorus and soloists through one of Western culture's greatest musical adventures.

Cellist Wolfgang Laufer has died

Cellist Wolfgang Laufer has died

Laufer was cellist of the Fine Arts Quartet from 1979 until March of this year.

Music for a film: Nineteen Thirteen’s “Infinite Prelude”
Music for a film

Nineteen Thirteen’s “Infinite Prelude”

Listening to 1913 is like willing hypnosis at the hands of capable guides. Elisabeth talks inspiration and improvisation with the Milwaukee-based chamber rock trio.

Anderson & Roe shape piano for a new generation

Anderson & Roe shape piano for a new generation

Elizabeth Joy Anderson a PianoArts winner returned to Milwaukee with duo piano partner Greg Anderson and an engaging perspective on musical interpretation.

Fine Arts Quartet off and on in Summer Evening 2

Fine Arts Quartet off and on in Summer Evening 2

FAQ veterans mesh, in the end, with guest cellist Eric Kim.

MSO, cellist Xavier Phillips get personal with Elgar

MSO, cellist Xavier Phillips get personal with Elgar

Edo de Waart has his forces fully engaged with music by Elgar, Hindemith and Dvorak.