Classical
A fun comic book in the form of an opera
Jason Powell's funny new opera looks promising in a staged reading by Milwaukee Opera Theater. Runs through Saturday.
Oct 29th, 2010 by Rosy RicksMeet the MSO’s Ilana Setapen
"I do consider myself a fiery, aggressive player. And I do think it's a show."
Oct 29th, 2010 by Tom StriniJason Powell’s comix opera
Milwaukee Opera Theater commissioned "Fortuna the Timebender vs. The Schoolgirls of Doom." Really. Premieres Thursday.
Oct 27th, 2010 by Tom StriniMSO has a new president/CEO
Maryellen Gleason will leave the Phoenix Symphony to take over the Milwaukee Symphony's business side.
Oct 27th, 2010 by Tom StriniChamber music weekend, with pianos
The Hammond Duo prove that sometimes, two pianos are better than one and The Clarus Trio plays on home turf at Cardinal Stritch.
Oct 26th, 2010 by Michael BarndtDeep talent at Saturday’s Wisconsin Met Auditions
A record seven singers from the Wisconsin District will advance to the regional Metropolitan Opera Auditions, in St. Paul in February.
Oct 24th, 2010 by Tom StriniSongs of War and Peace
Sharon Hansen's Milwaukee Choral Artists and the Chicago Chamber Choir join for a cause.
Oct 24th, 2010 by Tom StriniThe Florentine’s “Rio de Sangre”
Don Davis' "Rio," the Florentine's first-ever world premiere, is a hard ride that's worth the trip.
Oct 23rd, 2010 by Tom StriniRio de Sangre, an opera with a muse
Soprano Kerry Walsh worked with composer Don Davis since the inception of Rio de Sangre, which the Florentine premieres Friday.
Oct 21st, 2010 by Tom StriniThe Antigo Trio’s debut
Milwaukeeans Jeannie Yu (piano) and Stefan Kartman (cello) team up with UW-Madison's Felicia Moye (violin).
Oct 19th, 2010 by Michael BarndtMSO’s Mozart at the Basilica
Todd Levy's elegant A Major Clarinet Concert, de Waart's intense Requiem. (FYI: Saturday and Sunday SOLD OUT.)
Oct 15th, 2010 by Tom StriniLee Erickson on Mozart’s Requiem
This just in Friday afternoon: This weekend's concerts are SOLD OUT.
Oct 13th, 2010 by Tom Strini