Classical
The new exec, and Germanfest in January
Maryellen Gleason's first days as the MSO's president/CEO, and a rundown of the orchestra's German Festival.
Jan 19th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Geoffrey Gordon’s Trombone Concerto, Megumi Kanda a hit
Guest conductor James Gaffigan impresses with a complex new concerto, contemplative Ives and essential Mozart.
Jan 15th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Itzhak Perlman special at the MSO
He's the world's most famous violinist for a lot of good reasons.
Jan 14th, 2011 by Tom Strini
A new trombone concerto, Itzhak Perlman
Principal trombonist Megumi Kanda premieres Geoffrey Gordon concerto. Perlman plays a special one-nighter Thursday.
Jan 12th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Margaret Leng Tan’s mischief and mystery
The Queen of the Toy piano enchants a big crowd at Turner Hall. Osvaldo Golijov's tango-flavored "Last Round" thrills it.
Jan 9th, 2011 by Tom Strini
All hail the arrival of Mistress of the Toy Piano
Margaret Leng Tan, having conquered the the classics and experimented with the likes of John Cage, sets her sights on legitimizing a tiny plinking sound.
Jan 5th, 2011 by Brian Jacobson
“Auld Lang Syne”
Each of our 12 artists also recorded their own renditions of "Auld Lang Syne" and we've mashed them into three minutes of pure year-end entertainment.
Dec 31st, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
The Skylight’s Collier and Cobb serve Gershwin & Friends well
The classic songs wouldn't carry the day without the talented and appealing Cynthia Cobb and Parrish Collier.
Dec 30th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Bill Florescu on the new Florentine Opera
The general director comments on the future of the company after the controversial "Elmer Gantry" and "Rio de Sangre."
Dec 30th, 2010 by William Florescu
Sha Na Na Pops in to open 2011
Sha Na Na started as a 1969 nostalgia act about 1950s doo-wop. History blurs after 40 years, but they're still crazy man crazy for the music.
Dec 30th, 2010 by Tom Strini
New Year’s Eve and beyond with Gershwin and Friends at the Skylight
The Skylight's new revue spotlights Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Fats Waller and Duke Ellington.
Dec 28th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Milwaukee Choral Artists
Wisconsin's leading female vocal ensemble offers a charming arrangement of "Silent Night," exclusively for the TCD/WMSE 12 Songs Holiday Project.
Dec 25th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
