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A First for Mozart at the MSO
Jeffrey Kahane played the piano and conducted the MSO in a concert of great classical music by Mozart, Schubert and Strauss. Read more
The Florentine Opera Celebrates 85 Years of Beautiful, Relevant Music
“The challenge for us is making this art form relevant; if you’re excited by what we do and attend, we’re delighted to have you,” says Maggey Oplinger. Read more
Edo de Waart Returns to Conduct Mahler
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra did an admirable job with Mahler’s challenging Ninth Symphony. Read more
Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 'Two Trains Running.' Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
Performing Arts Weekly: April 11-17, 2019
Moral dilemmas aren’t easy to resolve, and the one at the heart of Ben Butler at the Cabot Theatre this play is quite intriguing—and possibly history-making. Read more
Eun Sun Kim, Photo by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
A Reflective Requiem and a Charming Concerto at the MSO
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performed Brahms’ greatest work with enormous gravitas and precision under the skillful baton of guest conductor Eun Sun Kim. Read more
Performing Arts Weekly: March 28-April 3, 2019
Highlighting this week’s arts’ scene, The Constructivists beckon you To Fall in Love at The Underground Collaborative, and the Festival City Symphony plays music of Aaron Copland in Pabst Theater. Read more
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Performs Little-Known British Composer William Walton
Composer William Walton’s seldom-heard Symphony No. 1 highlighted the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s recent concert devoted to British music. Read more
Frank Almond Takes a Solo with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra had a busy period, playing pieces such as The Flying Dutchman, Deux Portraits and Don Juan. Read more
Edo de Waart's Operatic Return
The De Waart/MSO opera tradition continued in fine form last weekend with Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman. Read more
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This Week in Milwaukee: Dec. 13-19, 2018
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra continues its tour of the Harry Potter films, and many musical events are happening around town. Read more
Gobble, Gobble, the Holidays!
Dear Ruthie answers a reader’s cry for help as Thanksgiving approaches and shares her calendar of LGBTQ-friendly events in the greater Milwaukee area. Read more
UPAF Allocates More Than $9 Million to Member Groups
Six UPAF “Cornerstone Groups” will receive about 86% of the dollars allocated. Read more
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Frankly Charming Chamber Concert
Frankly Music's first concert of its 15th season was led and curated by Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond. Read more
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's Assertive Take on Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring'
Even with many players added, the woodwinds showed just how good they are with expressive and colorful playing that remained balanced. Read more
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Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra in Top Form for Rachmaninoff and Brahms
This weekend’s Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert showed that, even without a music director, the orchestra’s technique is in top form. Read more
Does the MSO Project Add to an Already Overcrowded Milwaukee Theater Market?
In many ways, Milwaukee would seem blessed by its abundance of theaters and performance venues for both the fine and popular arts. But, is it an over-abundance? Read more
Super Duper, Pooper Scooper!
Ruthie answers a question from a reader dealing with roommate issues, and another from a reader dating a guy with a superhero fetish. Read more
Elegant Energy at MSO's Season Finale
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra ended its classical season with a strong account of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 last weekend, led by guest conductor Jun Märkl. Read more
Happy Pride!
It’s Pride Week in Milwaukee! Dear Ruthie highlights some of her favorite events. Read more
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Dazzling Performance of Music Rarely Encountered
Norwegian cellist Truls Mørk gave a dazzling performance Saturday evening with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The concert included Prokofiev’s Sinfonia concertante, Barber’s Medea’s Meditation and Dance of Vengeance and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 ... Read more
