Review
Do We Dare Play Charles Ives?
Prometheus Trio avoided the composer for years, then finally braved it. How did it go?
Feb 10th, 2016 by William Barnewitz
The Language of Music
De Waart and Milwaukee Symphony offer a kind of multilingual musical melange.
Feb 8th, 2016 by William Barnewitz
A Nation at Urban War With Itself
Next Act offers powerful production of ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992’
Feb 1st, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
What Makes a Great Conductor?
MSO guest conductor Hans Graf nailed that question, and pianist Orli Shaham thrilled.
Feb 1st, 2016 by William Barnewitz
Milwaukee Musaik Makes Strong Debut
The fun concert included contemporary updates of musical jokes by Mozart.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Michael Barndt
Soloist Sizzles in Sibelius
Guest violinist Karen Gomyo soared and MSO roared in boffo concert.
Jan 25th, 2016 by William Barnewitz
‘Mice and Men’ Still Moving
Milwaukee Rep production boasts strong lead actors and powerful scenic elements.
Jan 25th, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
A Bloody Good Show
Violinist Frank Almond literally bled for his art in powerful concert.
Jan 20th, 2016 by William Barnewitz
Movida a Great Choice for Spanish Food
Wonderful food, great desserts, very dim lighting. But be careful about the Iberian ham.
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
The Trumpet Shall Sound
And did. MSO’s version of Messiah filled St. Josaphat’s with a bright, lush, passionate music making.
Dec 21st, 2015 by William Barnewitz
“New” Prometheus Trio Sparkles
New violinist working beautifully. And Beethoven blows the other composers away.
Dec 9th, 2015 by William Barnewitz
Audience Loves Tony Bennett
The 89-year-old sang 26 songs, with less energy perhaps, but still with impeccable phrasing.
Dec 7th, 2015 by Jim Cryns
