Classical
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.
Dec 12th, 2010 by Michael Barndt
At home with the Prometheus Trio
Interesting programs, beautifully played, in the most welcoming atmosphere.
Dec 6th, 2010 by Tom Strini
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.
Dec 5th, 2010 by Andy Hartman
Jeff Tyzik’s Holiday Pops
Jeff Tyzik takes the Pops seriously because, well, it's music.
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Tom Strini
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.
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Michael Barndt
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.
Nov 29th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto sings in Takezawa’s hands
Dramatic Tchaikovsky and a transcendent Vaughn Williams "A Sea Symphony" for Thanksgiving weekend.
Nov 27th, 2010 by Michael Barndt
Tchaikovsky’s Orchestrion
We like the idea of genius springing from nowhere. It doesn't. Also: A surprise MSO ticket discount ticket code inside!
Nov 24th, 2010 by Tom Strini
I’m grateful
Present Music's annual concert at the cathedral offers engaging music and the noblest seasonal sentiments.
Nov 21st, 2010 by Tom Strini
Skylight’s Pinafore smart and saucey
Gary Briggle, John Muriello and Aliche Berneche shine in Bill Theisen's clever staging.
Nov 21st, 2010 by Tom Strini
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.
Nov 20th, 2010 by Tom Strini
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.
Nov 20th, 2010 by Tom Strini
