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Classical music: Are classical music fans getting too much of a good thing? April was a rich month for music in Madison -– too rich for even a conscientious critic and fan to catch it all. Is there any solution or compromise to help correct the unfairness to audiences and performers?
By Jacob Stockinger It is May Day – the globally recognized day for celebrating labor and work. And making art – specifically, making music — is work not just for the musicians but increasingly… more →
The Well-Tempered Ear
Music and our lil one
wrote 4 days ago: Moms-to-be, new moms (and dads also) usually say that it’s advisable to play classical music f … more →
LET'S CELEBRATE FRANCESCO XAVERIO GEMINIANI!
wrote 6 days ago: Here is that conference to Unitre. Of course, it was delivered in Italian but I’m giving you t … more →
Handel’s Jeptha at Disney Hall the 30th April
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wrote 2 weeks ago: Thomas HudsonPortrai of George Frideric Handel, 1747 George Frideric Handel’s operas, instrumental m … more →
Classical music: Are classical music fans getting too much of a good thing? April was a rich month for music in Madison -– too rich for even a conscientious critic and fan to catch it all. Is there any solution or compromise to help correct the unfairness to audiences and performers?
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wrote 2 weeks ago: By Jacob Stockinger It is May Day – the globally recognized day for celebrating labor and work. And … more →
Angelic art show with harp accompaniment
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wrote 2 weeks ago: The closing day of Morena Guarnaschelli’s exhibition of paintings was held in the aristocratic setti … more →
Met Opera Broadcasts: Maria Stuarda, Francesca da Ramini, & Giulio Cesare
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wrote 3 weeks ago: The last three Met opera broadcasts I saw this year(I skipped Rigoletto, which apparently wasn … more →
And the Band Played On
wrote 3 weeks ago: At the behest of George II, the first official performance of The Music for the Royal Fireworks was … more →
It's okay to not love Beethoven
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wrote 3 weeks ago: Tchaikovsky didn’t. He adored Mozart. And considered Bach, Handel, Gluck and Haydn mere foreru … more →
A Levels...again
wrote 4 weeks ago: My A Level music coursework needs to have arrived at CIE (exam board) by the end of this month. That … more →
Classical music Q&A: Trevor Stephenson discusses the similarities and differences of Mozart and Haydn, whose symphonies and concertos are featured in concerts by the Madison Bach Musicians this Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Plus, violist Mikko Utevsky performs Bach and Shostakovich in a free recital on SATURDAY night.
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wrote 1 month ago: CORRECTION: Early viewers of yesterday’s post read a mistake. I said that conductor-violist Mi … more →
Goodbye London, hello Manchester
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wrote 1 month ago: Friday I overslept because my iPhone ran out of battery in the night. I was awakened by the smell of … more →
What's A Wedding Without Some "Classical" Influence
wrote 1 month ago: Hey, we all know modern trends are popping up all over the place now-a-days, but what about the trad … more →
WDBX Opera Overnight - Handel
wrote 1 month ago: George Frideric Handel, by Balthasar Denner (died 1749), given to the National Portrait Gallery, Lon … more →
Classical music Q&A: Choral Director and musicologist Robert Gehrenbeck discusses his new and unheard hybrid version of Mozart’s Requiem that he and the Wisconsin Chamber Choir will unveil in performance next Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Plus, acclaimed violist Nobuko Imai gives a FREE master class at the UW-Madison Monday night.
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wrote 1 month ago: ALERT: A FREE master class by the acclaimed violist Nobuko Imai (below) — who performs a FREE … more →
Classical music: PBS report shows that some important American symphony orchestras are in rough shape – which should make us grateful for the long success of the Madison Symphony Orchestra on the weekend of its season-closing concert. Plus, check out additions and changes to the performances on Sunday and Monday by Classical Revolution Madison.
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wrote 1 month ago: ALERT: There have been additions and corrections to the programs by Classical Revolution Madison (be … more →
Live Music Interlude
wrote 1 month ago: Last Friday evening my wife and I headed into the city for a rendition of Handel’s Messiah by … more →
Sample tune setting: Christmas / Siroë
wrote 1 month ago: Many people attracted to shape-note singing become interested because of an existing interest in fol … more →
Classical music: After Spring Break, the music season’s endgame starts with the season finale of the Madison Symphony Orchestra, which is featuring an unusual but appealing program. Plus, a short concert of student compositions will be featured tonight at the UW-Madison.
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wrote 1 month ago: ALERT: Tonight, Tuesday night, April 2, at 8:30 p.m. in Morphy Hall (below), a short concert of comp … more →
Hallelujah
wrote 1 month ago: There are perks to being a church choir conductor. There are also Things That Have To Happen. I … more →
