Classical
Hamlisch’s Patriotic Pops
The MSO's closing program is more Americana than Americanism, as Hamlisch minimizes the jingo and maximizes the jingle.
Jun 11th, 2010 by Tom Strini
An early July 4
Marvin Hamlisch ends the orchestra season with patriotic numbers by songwriters whose hearts beat true to the red, white and blue.
Jun 10th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Fine Arts Quartet’s summer opener
Pianist Christopher Taylor is the quartet's guest artist on a satisfying program.
Jun 7th, 2010 by Tom Strini
The MSO’s Mahler Third
Yes, this symphony means something. Something important.
Jun 5th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Thoughts and notes as the season winds down
The Fine Arts Quartet, Frankly Music, those incredible dance students at UWM, Edo and Antwerp, the MSO and Carnegie Hall.
Jun 4th, 2010 by Tom Strini
A lovely evening for Jazz in the Park
Blue skies, mild temperatures and a good crowd made for a great start to the first concert in the series.
Jun 4th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
Young pianists stroke keys in weeklong competition
One player will be crowned the North American Piano Competition king/queen this Wednesday
Jun 4th, 2010 by Joey Morgan
de Waart and Mahler’s Third
The MSO's music director has conducted Mahler's Symphony No. 3 dozens of times over 35 years. It remains a fascinating puzzle, just provisionally solved.
Jun 4th, 2010 by Tom Strini
The Skylight’s Evening with a very human Gilbert & Sullivan
Dale Gutzman ingeniously weaves operetta artifice, Skylight tradition and compelling character development.
May 30th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Ilana Setapen’s Milwaukee debut recital
The young violinist, the new associate concertmaster of the MSO, plays a smashing recital at the Wisconsin Conservatory.
May 29th, 2010 by Tom Strini
The MSO, Trpceski and Saint-Saens
FRIDAY NIGHT UPDATE: LINK TO REVIEW OF ILANA SETAPEN'S RECITAL! See link at the end of the MSO review, or clink on the headline in the More Stories box.
May 28th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Everything Old Is New Again at the Skylight
Dale Gutzman returns to direct after a 25-year absence, with Gilbert & Sullivan fantasy inspired by the Skylight's very first show.
May 27th, 2010 by Tom Strini
