Classical
Beethoven 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 StriniDames at Sea can inspire us all
Skylight insists "Dames" isn't a spoof, just good entertainment and a testament to the power of pluck. Perhaps it's a perfect message for us all.
Sep 16th, 2010 by Ryan FindleyConcert Music
Last season was all about Edo de Waart and the MSO. 2010-11 is about Edo, too, but it's also about opera. And more, much more.
Sep 14th, 2010 by Tom StriniPrometheus Trio’s noteworthy opener
I love a piano, especially in the hands of someone who can make it sound like something else.
Sep 14th, 2010 by Tom StriniFine Arts Quartet free at last
The FAQ opens season in fine form, to a house of over 500 as free admission more than doubles its audience.
Sep 12th, 2010 by Tom StriniThe MSO
The Milwaukee Symphony is the final snapshot in TCD's summer series on the state of the performing arts in our town.
Sep 8th, 2010 by Tom Strini