WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Full of wit, absurdity and sly social commentary, HMS Pinafore is a hilarious tale of love, honor and duty aboard a Royal Navy ship whimsically named after a woman’s garment. Written by master social satirists W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan—one of musical theatre’s most iconic duos—this classic 19th-century comic opera gets a fresh, imaginative staging […]

Wisconsin composer William Neil debuts his original work, a serene musical tribute to the beauty of the American prairie. Howard Hanson’s “Romantic” Symphony features young musicians from Brookfield High Schools, and Madison based cello star Alex Chambers-Ozasky performs: Schumann’s lyrical 19th-century masterpiece William Neil: Prairie Music, for Orchestra (world premiere) Schumann: Cello Concerto (Alex Chambers-Ozasky, […]

Interested in what goes on behind the scenes at a stately manor? This tour of Villa Louis presents a more in-depth look at the Dousman family and their home and […]

Sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and journey across the scenic Kettle Moraine countryside aboard a horse-powered covered wagon. Ours is a faithful reproduction of the Prairie Schooners that traveled west across the continent in the 1800s; it was manufactured by Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop and finished in the traditional colors of prairie schooners. […]

Join Festival City Symphony as we partner with Violins of Hope – Wisconsin to present “Hope, Resilience, and Copland’s American Symphony.” Hear the voices of the past through restored instruments once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust – symbols of resilience, courage, and survival. The concert will include powerful performances of David Diamond’s Kaddish […]

A journey through rhythm and movement across centuries and cultures. Rediscover the physical joy of music – from Autumn Maria Reed’s bold new commission to the courtly elegance of Warlock’s Capriol Suite, the fluid grace of Bonis, the bold swagger of Gershwin, and the vibrant energy of klezmer. This program explores dance as a deep […]

Composer Glenn Burleigh and the CAS have a 35-year history of electrifying performances. In a unique fusion of classical, gospel, jazz and contemporary styles, Alpha Mass weaves the traditional into […]