Music

Classical Music

WPR Presents Two Madison Opera Broadcasts

May 10, 2018 - 2:00pm

Join us for two productions by Madison Opera. Lori Skelton hosts these broadcast performances, which were recorded live at Overture Hall during the 2017-18 season.

Madison's Fresco Opera Presents World Premiere Of Prequel To Mozart's Magic Flute

March 27, 2018 - 4:05pm

Cast members Melanie Cain, Jonathan Ten Brink, and Caitlin Cisler sing arias and provide insights into this prequel to Mozart's "The Magic Flute," which has its world premiere April 5 through 8 at the Madison Masonic Center Auditorium -- just the right place for the prequel to an opera steeped...

WPR Presents 2018's The Final Forte

March 12, 2018 - 2:30pm

Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television present The Final Forte, broadcast live at 7pm Wednesday.

Nicolet High School Alum Takes Home 2 Grammys As Composer For 'La La Land'

January 29, 2018 - 8:50am

Nicolet High School graduate Justin Hurwitz won two Grammys for his work as composer on the acclaimed musical "La La Land."

St. Paul's McNally Smith College Of Music Closes Unexpectedly

December 15, 2017 - 3:05pm

A St. Paul college with a reputation as one of the premier contemporary music schools in the country has unexpectedly closed. According to an e-mail sent to staff Thursday by board chair Jack McNally, the McNally Smith College of Music is closing due to a lack of funds.