Music

Pianist Ingrid Fliter plays Chopin with the MSO

Pianist Ingrid Fliter plays Chopin with the MSO

This weekend's concert will be led by MSO Music Director Edo de Waart, featuring Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2. Ingrid Fliter speaks to TCD writer Rob Gebelhoff about the piece.

The Season Ahead: Florentine Opera
The Season Ahead

Florentine Opera

General director William Florescu talks about the company's 80th Anniversary season, beginning with the epic "La Traviata," and the company's increasing efforts to engage with the Milwaukee community year-round.

Nick Sanborn and the sideman spotlight

Nick Sanborn and the sideman spotlight

Milwaukee-turned-North Carolina musician Nick Sanborn speaks with TCD about his "Lend Me Your Voice" project, premiering this weekend through Alverno Presents and featuring the talents of Sanborn's varied friends and collaborators.

The Fine Arts Quartet to play classic Beethoven pieces Sunday

The Fine Arts Quartet to play classic Beethoven pieces Sunday

The Fine Arts Quartet plays to their strength - mastery of the best of the classical literature featuring the most challenging of Beethoven's quartets - including the Grosse Fugue.

About Town: Images from Florentine’s Bella Notte Gala
About Town

Images from Florentine’s Bella Notte Gala

Photos of Milwaukee socialites at the Florentine's 80th anniversary Bella Notte Gala on November 1, 2013.

Salford Lads Club returns to Turner Hall for Pablove Benefit

Salford Lads Club returns to Turner Hall for Pablove Benefit

Milwaukee's favorite Smiths and Morrissey tribute act return to Turner Hall for their annual Pablove benefit show.

Lecce-Chong kicks off MSO’s Chamber Music experience

Lecce-Chong kicks off MSO’s Chamber Music experience

Chamber Series I takes place at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist this weekend, providing a divine backdrop for the music of Bruckner, Bach and Arvo Pärt. Tickets are only $5.

Milwaukee This Week: Veterans Day salutes and more
Milwaukee This Week

Veterans Day salutes and more

While the Milwaukee Children's Choir, Wisconsin Philharmonic Orchestra and "Beyond Glory" honor our troops, Alverno Presents, Soulstice Theatre, Theater Red, Florentine Opera and others present compelling performances.

Brett Lipshutz explores art through music at the Haggerty Museum

Brett Lipshutz explores art through music at the Haggerty Museum

The museum's musician-in-residence will perform an experimental concert Wednesday, featuring pieces selected or composed in response to their permanent collection.

Philomusica opens with two masterworks by Franck and Beethoven

Philomusica opens with two masterworks by Franck and Beethoven

Eli Kalman joins the Philomusica for a piano quintet, and the group's Beethoven series continues with the first "Razumovsky” quartet.

Milwaukee This Week: Halloween events in full swing
Milwaukee This Week

Halloween events in full swing

In addition to special events like the El Dia de los Muertos Parade, "Night of the Living Dead (The Puppet Show)" and the Haunted Brewery Bash, Quasimondo and the Milwaukee Ballet present anticipated shows and special music performances abound.

Bel Canto opens the season with a gentle Requiem and joyful Gloria

Bel Canto opens the season with a gentle Requiem and joyful Gloria

The group will perform the pieces at Christ King Parish, where the church setting will well-serve this exuberant works. Plus: a preview of what's to come for the rest of the Bel Canto season.