Classical
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
1913
One cellist and one percussionist comprise the genre-challenging duo 1913, who bring their unique rendition of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" to TCD and WMSE.
Dec 24th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
An underwhelming holiday concert
For 25 years, Mannheim Steamroller has been dazzling audiences with the enormous sounds of Christmas -- and that legacy makes for a rather predictable show.
Dec 23rd, 2010 by Rosy Ricks
I’ve been meaning to tell you…
Arty news bits, gathered into a handy package.
Dec 23rd, 2010 by Tom Strini
