Classical
Global Union 2010 ushers in Autumn with song
The weather was cool but the sounds were warm and inviting as Milwaukeeans swarmed Humboldt Park for some world music and our infamous photo booth.
Sep 28th, 2010 by Brian JacobsonA weighty “Metamorphosen” at Frankly Music
Strauss' "Metamorphosen," the composer's response to the disaster of World War II and the Reich, is devastating at Frankly Music's opener.
Sep 28th, 2010 by Tom StriniThe MSO’s big opening night
Beethoven's Ninth, Copland's Appalachian Spring, and a curtain-raiser by John Adams.
Sep 25th, 2010 by Tom StriniBritish invade new music series at the Sunset Playhouse
Elm Grove's Sunset Theater launches a new musical series featuring professional local talent.
Sep 24th, 2010 by Peggy Sue DuniganGlobal Union Day 2
Put on your boogie shoes -- Sunday's lineup is sure to get those hips shaking.
Sep 24th, 2010 by Third Coast DailyBeethoven 9, but Adams and Copland, too
Copland's "Appalachian Spring" is a landmark not only in American music, but also in dance.
Sep 23rd, 2010 by Tom StriniGlobal Union Day 1
Saturday's lineup boasts Romanian brass, Ethiopian funk and sweet bachata melodies from the Dominican Republic
Sep 23rd, 2010 by Third Coast DailyMilwaukee Chamber Orchestra’s “Stabat Mater”
Serious devotional music from centuries ago (Pergolesi) and our own time (Tavener); and the early 20th century (Stravinsky) looking back on Pergolesi.
Sep 22nd, 2010 by Barbara CastonguayGlobal Union 2010
This weekend, Alverno Presents serves up a free outdoor smorgasbord of music and performers from all over the globe.
Sep 22nd, 2010 by Elisabeth AlbeckSkylight fun and nostalgia with “Dames at Sea”
The Rep, in "Cabaret," shows the 1960s looking back at dark, pre-war Germany. In "Dames," the Skylight shows the 60s looking back at sweet, silly, pre-war Broadway.
Sep 19th, 2010 by Kat MurrellPresent Music and that other Prokofiev
Jordan Lee (DJ Madhatter) makes a smashing Present Music debut in Gabriel Prokofiev's Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra.
Sep 19th, 2010 by Tom StriniTurntables, String Quartets at Present Music Saturday
When a high-brow meets a low-brow, they might both be British composer Gabriel Prokofiev, PM's guest artist Saturday.
Sep 16th, 2010 by Tom Strini