WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Katie Dahl Directed by Molly Rhode A Wisconsin Celebration of Home and Heart
 This heartwarming Wisconsin musical is a testament to the power of sisterhood and self-discovery. When a governor’s order uproots the small village of Fish Creek to make way for Peninsula State Park, two sisters must confront their […]

Festival City Symphony invites you to experience the magic of musical storytelling through three vibrant orchestral masterpieces. The concert begins with Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra—a dazzling exploration of each section of the orchestra. Next, selections from Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite bring to life scenes of mystery and adventure, from […]

The rose — a cross-cultural symbol of earthly and divine love — is central to this program of Medieval and Renaissance music and poetry from Europe, Cyprus, North Africa, and Persia. A piece written for the ensemble by Reza Vali, with traditional tuning and bold rhythms, connects the ancient to the present.