Classical
Deep 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 StriniThe MSO’s Rachmaninoff
Joyce Yang is brilliant in Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. And forget what you think you know about Rachmaninoff; listen to what Edo de Waart thinks.
Oct 9th, 2010 by Tom StriniRachmaninoff, seriously
Pianist Joyce Yang, stellar in Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto last season, returns with the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini -- music with a back story.
Oct 7th, 2010 by Tom StriniNot your grandpa’s squeezebox
One of the most recognized and revered bayan accordion players in the world comes to our fair city. Who knew?
Oct 6th, 2010 by Andy HartmanMSO’s amazing Mahler 7, plus Kalichstein’s Beethoven
De Waart and the MSO render Mahler's wonderland of a seventh symphony in vivid colors. Kalichstein delivers a clear, taut Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2.
Oct 1st, 2010 by Tom StriniThe maestro on Mahler
Edo de Waart talks about Mahler, his Symphony No. 7, and what they mean for an orchestra.
Sep 30th, 2010 by Tom Strini