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Global Union 2010 ushers in Autumn with song

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.

Review: A weighty “Metamorphosen” at Frankly Music
Review

A 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.

Review: The MSO’s big opening night
Review

The MSO’s big opening night

Beethoven's Ninth, Copland's Appalachian Spring, and a curtain-raiser by John Adams.

British invade new music series at the Sunset Playhouse

British invade new music series at the Sunset Playhouse

Elm Grove's Sunset Theater launches a new musical series featuring professional local talent.

Celtic meets raga & salsa beats: Global Union Day 2
Celtic meets raga & salsa beats

Global Union Day 2

Put on your boogie shoes -- Sunday's lineup is sure to get those hips shaking.

This Week at the MSO: Beethoven 9, but Adams and Copland, too
This Week at the MSO

Beethoven 9, but Adams and Copland, too

Copland's "Appalachian Spring" is a landmark not only in American music, but also in dance.

Gypsies and Jam Band Funk: Global Union Day 1
Gypsies and Jam Band Funk

Global Union Day 1

Saturday's lineup boasts Romanian brass, Ethiopian funk and sweet bachata melodies from the Dominican Republic

Review: Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra’s “Stabat Mater”
Review

Milwaukee 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.

Celtic reggae, gypsy polka and more: Global Union 2010
Celtic reggae, gypsy polka and more

Global Union 2010

This weekend, Alverno Presents serves up a free outdoor smorgasbord of music and performers from all over the globe.

Review: Skylight fun and nostalgia with “Dames at Sea”
Review

Skylight 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.

Review: Present Music and that other Prokofiev
Review

Present Music and that other Prokofiev

Jordan Lee (DJ Madhatter) makes a smashing Present Music debut in Gabriel Prokofiev's Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra.

Turntables, String Quartets at Present Music Saturday

Turntables, 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.