Music
Prometheus Trio closes season with flair
The Prometheus plays sparkling trios by Turina, Beethoven and Mendelssohn.
Apr 16th, 2013 by Michael BarndtGalleries Galore
Spring Gallery Night is the big arts event of the week, but don't neglect new shows at the Marcus Center, Quasimondo, Wisconsin Conservatory and Alverno Presents.
Apr 16th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthyFine Arts Quartet’s little surprise
Fine Arts Quartet and guest pianists the Witkowskis help us get to know Dohnanyi's chamber music.
Apr 15th, 2013 by David BohnPeter Thomas’ Beethoven Cello Cycle, Part 2
Thomas and pianist Matthew Bergey take on a pair of Beethoven's more free-form cello sonatas.
Apr 15th, 2013 by Tom StriniThe Milwaukee Choral Artists exit harmoniously
Sharon Hanson and her remarkable women ended their 15-year run of glorious singing Saturday night.
Apr 14th, 2013 by Tom StriniMSO aglow with Haydn, Ives, Wagner
Conductor Francesco Lecco-Chong and a reduced MSO make the music work under the dome of the Basilica of St. Josaphat.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Michael Barndt“American Idiot” rocks, but with shallow roles
The touring Broadway rock opera is all punk and bombast, but leaves story depth and complexity off stage right.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Brian JacobsonMilwaukee Choral Artists sing their last songs
Sharon Hansen, preparing to retire, leads the last concert of the professional women's choir she founded 15 years ago. Tonight in 'Tosa.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Tom StriniNew Opera both elegant and rowdy at Present Music
Kamran Ince's "Judgment of Midas" offers sonic delight and plenty of luscious melody; Miriam Seidel's witty libretto will make you smile through this ardent serenade to music.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Tom StriniKamran Ince, Pan, Apollo and Opera
"Judgment of Midas" began with an archaeological dig in Turkey, and premieres at UWM Friday.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Tom StriniThe Florentine’s 80th season, 2013-14, revealed
Florentine to stage Verdi and Puccini chestnuts and a Baroque gem by Handel in 2013-14.
Apr 10th, 2013 by Tom StriniNew string compositions
Spektral Quartet plays Carter's modern masterpiece and music by Milwaukee composers to close the Unruly Music spring run.
Apr 10th, 2013 by Michael Barndt