Review
The Short Happy Life of Emmett Till
Renaissance production captures the joys and tragic end of the teen whose death inspired civil rights activists.
Oct 26th, 2015 by Dominique Paul NothPresent Music Has a Carnival
A daringly updated version of Schumann was among several crazy things at this concert.
Oct 26th, 2015 by William BarnewitzFlorentine’s Butterfly is Uneven
Nothing new in this interpretation, but most of the soloists were quite strong.
Oct 19th, 2015 by William BarnewitzThe Arab Among Us
Next Act’s ‘Back of the Throat’ offers angry, absurdist look at post 9/11 fears.
Oct 5th, 2015 by Dominique Paul NothPrometheus Trio Serves Up A Banquet
New member cooks in varied presentation of composers and styles.
Sep 29th, 2015 by William BarnewitzLove (Sort Of) Between Poets
Chamber Theatre production captures a mystic romance between poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop.
Sep 28th, 2015 by Dominique Paul NothAmerican Made
Milwaukee Symphony musicians soar in concert of all-American music.
Sep 28th, 2015 by William BarnewitzMozart for the Win
There was no good reason to miss the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's production of Cosí fan tutte. It was delightful.
Sep 21st, 2015 by William BarnewitzFrankly Music Shines
The ensemble's performance of Bach and Brahms set the chapel aglow with energy and virtuosity
Sep 16th, 2015 by William BarnewitzThe Rep Goes Back Home Again
Remarkable musicality keeps the audience engaged, despite the piece's shaky dramatic underpinnings.
Sep 14th, 2015 by Dominique Paul NothJen Kirkman Delights Turner Hall Crowd
The former comedy writer has become a stand-up champ.
Sep 10th, 2015 by Joey GrihalvaPresent Music Starts Season With a Bang
A great program and great performances, led by two memorable works by John Adams.
Sep 8th, 2015 by William Barnewitz