Classical Music
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In Midwestern composer Rick Sowash’s ‘Voyageurs,’ the piano is prominent
Ohio composer Rick Sowash’s newest release, “Voyageurs,” features three clarinet trios performed by the Upland Trio.
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A chamber of delights: From ‘Angry Mozart’ to students paired with pros
Two music educators and one student join WPR’s “Morning Edition” to talk about their experiences with the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra and the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra.
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New release of Vivaldi Piccolo Concertos
Piccoloist Jennifer Bouton’s new recording of Vivaldi Concertos was made in Milwaukee. Several musicians from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra also partipated in the project.
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A ‘busy beehive’ of youth orchestras is alive on Madison’s east side
After years of being spread out across Madison’s churches, schools and parking lots, the students of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras can finally gather in one place.
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2 Wisconsin-based performers release album spotlighting Mexican composers
Two Mexico natives who are professors based in Wisconsin have released a new album featuring flute music by living Mexican composers.
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Wisconsin native Michael Torke releases ‘Unseen’
Wisconsin native Michael Torke’s releases a new orchestral album.
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Cellist Anastasia Kobekina’s new release is a musical kaleidoscope of Venice
Cellist Anastasia Kobekina’s new release, “Venice,” explores the city through a musical tapestry of memories, visions and emotions.
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(Bird)songs for your spring listening
Stephanie Elkins writes about birdwatching, receiving bird cards from listeners and birds in classical music.
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Stephanie Elkins on revisiting a banjo player’s classical recording
Virtuoso banjo player Béla Fleck put together a Grammy-winning album over 20 years ago that still provides a rewarding listening experience.
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Daniel Bernard Roumain synthesizes hip-hop and classical in ‘Klap Ur Handz’
Haitian-American composer Daniel Bernard Roumain incorporates hip-hop rhythms into his “Rosa Parks String Quartet.”