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What Common Theme Ties These Five Pieces Together?

March 23, 2017 - 11:15am

This may sound like a Midday quiz question — just without the 30 minute time limit. Look for hints in the titles but more importantly, listen and feel for the lush and blissful energies that each piece offers. Enjoy these five classical pieces and what they represent in the days to come....

Alpine Valley Music Theatre Taking Season Off

March 17, 2017 - 1:20pm

Alpine Valley Music Theatre says it will close for the 2017 season, the first time that's happened since it opened in 1977.

City Council Approves Wausau Club Becoming Museum Of Contemporary Art

March 6, 2017 - 4:25pm

The Wausau Club in downtown Wausau is set to become a contemporary art museum thanks to local artist David Hummer.

Milwaukee Native Justin Hurwitz Wins 2 Oscars

February 27, 2017 - 5:25am

Milwaukee native Justin Hurwitz won two Oscars at Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony. The "La La Land" composer won Best Original Score, which recognizes the instrumental music playing throughout the film.

Remembering 'The Incomparable Hildegarde,' Born This Week In 1906

January 30, 2017 - 9:35am

The "Incomparable Hildegarde" was born this week in 1906. The Wisconsin-born singer, pianist and all-around entertainer was so famous in her lifetime that she was known only by one name.

Wisconsin's Justin Hurwitz Tapped Into Nostalgia To Compose 'La La Land' Score

January 17, 2017 - 2:20pm

Justin Hurwitz, who grew up in the Milwaukee area, composed the award-winning score for "La La Land," and drew upon his memories, music education and life to do so.

A Wintry Mix Of Classical Music To Warm You Up

January 17, 2017 - 1:10pm

A perfect way to combat the chill and darkness is to cozy up by a fire with hot beverages and classical music. Here are 10 great classical pieces that will warm you from the inside out and are perfect for a cuddly winter night.

Remembering Mary Ingalls, Born In The Big Woods This Week In 1865

January 9, 2017 - 9:10am

Mary Amelia Ingalls was born Jan. 10, 1865. At age 14, she went blind. The Ingalls family was living in South Dakota at the time, which had no school for the blind, so in 1881, Mary entered the Iowa College for the Blind in Vinton, Iowa.

Experience The Milwaukee Symphony In A New Broadcast Series

January 2, 2017 - 12:45pm

WPR’s Lori Skelton hosts this national series of broadcast concerts by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The series will air Sundays Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. on the NPR News and Classical Music Network, and on the Classical HD Network.

Jump Into The Creative Fire Of Esperanza Spalding's 'Good Lava'

December 5, 2016 - 11:50am

Emily erupted from her middle. And not just the middle of Esperanza Spalding’s name. Emily stands in as the creative burst of loud, boisterous chaos scattering classical and modern sound to and fro throughout the bass-playing jazz powerhouse’s latest album, "Emily’s D+Evolution."...

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What Common Theme Ties These Five Pieces Together?

Alpine Valley Music Theatre Taking Season Off

City Council Approves Wausau Club Becoming Museum Of Contemporary Art

Milwaukee Native Justin Hurwitz Wins 2 Oscars

Remembering 'The Incomparable Hildegarde,' Born This Week In 1906

Wisconsin's Justin Hurwitz Tapped Into Nostalgia To Compose 'La La Land' Score

A Wintry Mix Of Classical Music To Warm You Up

Remembering Mary Ingalls, Born In The Big Woods This Week In 1865

Experience The Milwaukee Symphony In A New Broadcast Series

Jump Into The Creative Fire Of Esperanza Spalding's 'Good Lava'

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