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Classical: The Intoxicating Romanticism of David Del Tredici
Classical

The Intoxicating Romanticism of David Del Tredici

The Fine Arts Quartet plays one of the American composer's works, that ranges from tender lyricism to "Magyar Madness."

An Idiosyncratic Guide to Summerfest

An Idiosyncratic Guide to Summerfest

More than 800 bands will play. Here’s my admittedly subjective pick of the best shows.

Preview: Musical Fantasy In a Sculpture Garden
Preview

Musical Fantasy In a Sculpture Garden

Danceworks and Milwaukee Opera create a unique version of The Fairy Queen set among the art and greenery of Lynden Sculpture Garden.

Classical: Greatest Chamber Music Work Ever Written?
Classical

Greatest Chamber Music Work Ever Written?

Fine Arts Quartet and guest cellist Dominique de Williencourt, who likes to perform in deserts, take on Schubert's famed cello quintet.

Classical: Young Piano Wizards on Parade
Classical

Young Piano Wizards on Parade

Piano Arts presents a weekend competition of top young (aged 10-16) pianists. Who will be the stars of the future?

Classical: Music That’s Fresh Off The Page
Classical

Music That’s Fresh Off The Page

Fine Arts Quartet performs new music by soulful French composer Guillaume Connesson, plus works of Beethoven and Debussy.

Rock Roundup: The Ultimate Singer Songwriter?
Rock Roundup

The Ultimate Singer Songwriter?

Josh Rouse continues to endure. He plays Turner Hall Sunday.

Comedy: John Mulaney Is A Rising Star
Comedy

John Mulaney Is A Rising Star

He performs tonight at the Pabst and absolutely killed the audience his last time in town.

Classical: Behold the Sound of Summer
Classical

Behold the Sound of Summer

Fine Arts Quartet begins its Summer Evenings of Music with a sparkling lineup of four different composers from three different centuries.

Classical: C’Mon Get Happy
Classical

C’Mon Get Happy

Bel Canto’s Modern American Masters concert mixes modern pop, classical and other short, fun works.

Classical: A “Famously Unplayable” Masterpiece
Classical

A “Famously Unplayable” Masterpiece

Frank Almond and a crack crew of guest artists take on a bizarre, brilliant chamber work by Chausson.

Comedy: King of the Nerds
Comedy

King of the Nerds

Chris Hardwick, the foremost nerd comedian, performs at the Pabst tonight.