Classical
Rep’s intern show, UWM matters and more
Do see the Rep's interns (last chance 2 p.m. Sunday); and check out the catch-up items to see how much UWM matters in the arts.
Apr 3rd, 2011 by Tom StriniVirginia Woolf drowns, dolphin rescues Arion
Singing actresses Diane Lane and Susan Wiedmeyer take on challenging one-woman shows.
Apr 2nd, 2011 by Tom StriniMilwaukee Opera Theatre showcases two big talents
Singing actors Diane Lane, Susan Wiedmeyer featured in monodramas by Dominick Argento and Ben Krywosz.
Mar 31st, 2011 by Tom StriniMSO’s lively music from the Age of Enlightenment
Conductor Christopher Seaman brings out the nuance in the orchestra, the Naughton twins and Todd Levy deliver the solo goods.
Mar 25th, 2011 by Tom StriniJoshua Bell polishes his credential as a true romantic
Max Bruch’s First Violin Concerto, an ideal platform for Joshua Bell and the MSO to serve up joyful Romantic style.
Mar 24th, 2011 by Michael BarndtTodd Levy plays Stamitz’s Clarinet Concerto
Johann Stamitz --not a household name. But he was crucial to the development of the orchestra and the clarinet's place in it.
Mar 24th, 2011 by Tom StriniJoshua Bell, with the MSO and the kids; slideshow
Celebrated violinist rehearses Max Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the MSO, then meets MYSO and String Academy kids Wednesday afternoon.
Mar 23rd, 2011 by Tom StriniGershwin on the Musical Mainstage
Singers from the Milwaukee area's A-list remember George and Ira.
Mar 23rd, 2011 by Peggy Sue DuniganChopin and Schumann con brio
Violinist Frank Almond, pianist Adam Golka and cellist Anthony Ross put their stamps on Chopin and Schumann.
Mar 22nd, 2011 by Tom StriniVijay Iyer on Alverno Presents
The celebrated young jazz pianist brings his trio to the South Side campus.
Mar 21st, 2011 by Peggy Sue DuniganThe Skylight’s mid-century modern “Cosi fan tutte”
Dmitri Toscas reset this battle of the sexes in Chicago, 1958, and leveled the playing field for the women.
Mar 21st, 2011 by Marianne KordasSinfonia New York dances through Baroque repertoire
An Early Music Now concert demonstrates how a dance style - the chaconne - infiltrated early Western music to contribute energy and interest to classical music.
Mar 20th, 2011 by Michael Barndt