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The Lionheart ensemble in glorious polyphonic sound

The Lionheart ensemble in glorious polyphonic sound

Early Music Now's Christmas concert offered an immersion into 15th Century religious polyphony. Six voices blended into one resonant sound.

At home with the Prometheus Trio

At home with the Prometheus Trio

Interesting programs, beautifully played, in the most welcoming atmosphere.

“Christmas in the Basilica”: Songs of hope and beauty
“Christmas in the Basilica”

Songs of hope and beauty

Bel Canto Chorus' Christmas show, held in the stunning Basilica, is a perfect blend of old and new, religious and secular.

This Week at the MSO: Jeff Tyzik’s Holiday Pops
This Week at the MSO

Jeff Tyzik’s Holiday Pops

Jeff Tyzik takes the Pops seriously because, well, it's music.

Michael Barndt’s November roundup

Michael Barndt’s November roundup

Miss those concerts at Villa Terrace, the Wisconsin Conservatory, St. John Cathedral and St. John's on the Lake? Michael Barndt was there. Read on and catch up.

Frankly Music’s smart, sensitive Chopin and Schumann

Frankly Music’s smart, sensitive Chopin and Schumann

Violinist Frank Almond, pianist William Wolfram, violist Max Mandel and cellist Stephen Balderston know how genius ought to sound.

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto sings in Takezawa’s hands

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto sings in Takezawa’s hands

Dramatic Tchaikovsky and a transcendent Vaughn Williams "A Sea Symphony" for Thanksgiving weekend.

This Week at the MSO: Tchaikovsky’s Orchestrion
This Week at the MSO

Tchaikovsky’s Orchestrion

We like the idea of genius springing from nowhere. It doesn't. Also: A surprise MSO ticket discount ticket code inside!

Present Music’s Thanksgiving: I’m grateful
Present Music’s Thanksgiving

I’m grateful

Present Music's annual concert at the cathedral offers engaging music and the noblest seasonal sentiments.

Skylight’s Pinafore smart and saucey

Skylight’s Pinafore smart and saucey

Gary Briggle, John Muriello and Aliche Berneche shine in Bill Theisen's clever staging.

Present Music’s Special Thanksgiving arrangement

Present Music’s Special Thanksgiving arrangement

How Present Music, Milwaukee Choral Artists and Anonymous 4 arranged for some special music by John Tavener to be heard in Milwaukee.

Frank Almond + Barber Violin Concerto = Beauty

Frank Almond + Barber Violin Concerto = Beauty

Frank Almond releases the glorious warmth in Barber's melodies; Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra gleams for de Waart.