Lyz Jaakola, Nitaa-Nagamokwe (The lady who knows how to sing), will share traditional and modern Ojibwe-Anishinaabe songs and knowledge from her life-long study of Native American music, especially Anishinaabe women’s […]
Limmie Pulliam awed our Madison audience with his performances in Madison Opera’s Tosca and our own 2023 Madison Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert. He and I will join forces in a program featuring some of the most well-known operatic arias, gospel works arranged for organ and tenor, and solo organ arrangements of opera overtures and instrumentals. […]
Madison Choral Project was formed in 2012 by conductor Albert Pinsonneault to explore challenging works for chamber choir and to bring world-class choral music to our home in central Wisconsin. […]
An enchanting collaboration with Madison Ballet takes the stage for our third Masterworks concert of the season. As the orchestra brings Davis’s evocative Liberty suite to life, the stage comes alive with original choreography by Madison Ballet’s Artistic Director and Choreographer, Ja’ Malik. The second half of the evening features Dvořák’s timeless Serenade for Strings, […]
Kick off the St. Patrick’s season with Irish Bluegrass quartet, JigJam! JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim receiving a standing ovation […]
Smith & Binder Jazz offers a tasteful selection of jazz and pop standards and gypsy jazz tunes. Steve (vocals, guitar) and Linda (violin and mandolin) create a vintage, yet updated […]
Grammy-winning pianist, Eau Claire’s own Geoffrey Keezer returns home for this special performance. He’ll grace the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra stage for the world premiere of his new work, written as a tribute to the orchestra’s 50th anniversary. Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein join Keezer on this all-American program which includes Bernstein’s “Make Our Garden […]
Folk traditions, politics, romantic songs, sea shanties and questionable stories
The Milwaukee Concert Band proudly presents “Home and Abroad,” an exciting musical look at Wisconsin and beyond. Our midwinter concert features works with Wisconsin ties such as Lincolnshire Posy, American […]
The Valencia Baryton Project has dedicated itself to performing music written for an ancient and little-known instrument: the baryton. A cross between the viol da gamba and lirone, with 10 […]
Join us for an eclectic mix of works that are drawn from the new and old. From Shostakovich’s light and folksy pieces to Alyssa Morris’ depiction of paintings in her […]
3X Grammy Nominee! 6:00 & 8:00 Showtimes — Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com Born and raised in Dallas, it was Horn’s jazz-loving, piano-playing grandmother who chose “Jazzmeia.” She began singing at a young age and attended the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts. In 2009, Horn moved to New York City to […]
Wisconsin Young Artists Compete: The Final Forte is a free concert that is broadcast live on PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio. This competition has captured an enormous following and […]
Hailed by American Songwriter as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices,” Eilen Jewell rises from the ashes on her captivating new album, Get Behind The Wheel, picking […]
The program will feature Bach’s “Other Voices”: music composed by J.S. Bach performed by voices and instruments other than what he originally wrote for. You’ll hear new and interesting arrangements […]
Pianist Lawrence Quinnett returns as Bach Around The Clock’s guest artist to perform Bach’s Two- and Three-Part Inventions and the Keyboard Concerto in E Major (BWV 1053), with the Ancora […]
Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur, and almost-poet since before he can remember. In 1989 he spent a year in Ireland, busking on the streets of Dublin and […]
BATC’s Main Event features performers of all ages and study levels, individuals and ensembles, period and modern instruments, will perform their favorite Bach selections in person from the St. Andrews […]
Songa will perform folk, Americana, bluegrass, and more–covers and original songs. They back their vocals with guitar, banjo, ukulele, fiddle, mandolin, and harmonica. Visit songaduo.com to sample their talent and […]
Carol Lee Hopkins has been a respected member of the Milwaukee acoustic music community for many years. Her heartfelt vocals have enhanced recordings by Larry Penn, Barb & Tom Webber, […]
Mike Block is a Grammy® Award-Winning multi-style cello player, composer, singer, and educator, with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations. Hailed as “one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the […]
Start celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early with Goitse — a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. World and All-Ireland Bodhrán champion Colm Phelan, guitarist Conal O’Kane, and the charismatic voice of Áine McGeeney form the foundation for this award-winning quintet’s renditions of new compositions and traditional Irish tunes. The popular and multi-award-winning […]
Hailed for his “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), American pianist Clayton Stephenson was the first Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
St. Thomas Boys Choir of Leipzig (THOMANERCHOR) is one of the most traditional choirs in the world. It looks back on a history spanning over 800 years. Composers from all eras have written works for Thomanerchor. The motets of Johann Sebastian Bach, the most famous Thomaskantor in the choir’s long history, are part of the […]
Irish music returns to the Garver Atrium with Lunasa on March 13th. Music starts at 7pm with doors at 6pm. The Garver Lounge open for food and drink at 5pm. […]
The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, […]
Old School trad songs and tunes on fiddle, concertina, guitar, & bodhran
Britton Rea and Sarah Krahn are a Madison-based piano/vocal duo. Currently, their favorite artists to cover include Elton John, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Adele, Amy Winehouse and many more.
The lasting impact of two composers, Richard Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is explored through their final works in this concert. After opening with one of Strauss’ great tone poems Don Juan, soprano Amanda Majeski takes the stage with the orchestra for what Strauss himself called his Four Last Songs. Majeski, mezzo-soprano Kirsten Lippart, tenor […]
FREE concert with 15-yr-old Sensation Salvador Stein (violin), Hannah Wolkstein (cello) and Colin Welford (organ and piano)–Mozart, Shostakovich, Haydn, Mushel and more!
An evening of music to soothe your soul
FREE concert with 15-yr-old Sensation Salvador Stein (violin), Hannah Wolkstein (cello) and Colin Welford (organ and piano)–Mozart, Shostakovich, Haydn, Mushel and more!
The Česká Opera House in Haugen (320 W 3rd St) will be hosting a Saint Patrick’s Day concert featuring TrueGrass on Sunday March 16th starting at 2:00 pm. This four […]
The lasting impact of two composers, Richard Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is explored through their final works in this concert. After opening with one of Strauss’ great tone poems Don Juan, soprano Amanda Majeski takes the stage with the orchestra for what Strauss himself called his Four Last Songs. Majeski, mezzo-soprano Kirsten Lippart, tenor […]
An amazing concert showcasing original music from local women artists. Free admission. Donations accepted, cash bar.
Romana Shemayev brings her hauntingly beautiful “Goth Folk” sound, a style deeply rooted in the folk traditions of resistance and resilience. Originally from the USSR, Romana has been a Madison […]
Claudia is a well-known singer/songwriter and poet who is returning to the Midwest for a short tour. She has a big personality and a fine sense of humor to go […]
Experience the magic of Bach like never before! The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra teams up with student musicians from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music for an afternoon where art and music come together in perfect harmony. Enjoy a live performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most beautiful compositions, set against the stunning backdrop of the Milwaukee Art […]
Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart picks up where he left off on Altitude, his first new album in five years, exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters, misfits and angels, honky-tonk heroes and lonesome lovers. There’s a desert flare to the music here, […]
Join the Madison Bach Musicians for a performance of the powerful J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, featuring two orchestras, two choirs, and numerous outstanding soloists! The incredible storyline of Jesus’s betrayal, trial, and crucifixion is brought into focus by our musicians, along with English supertitles to accompany the German text. In this work, Bach […]
Lochanside is a Scottish folk band consisting of an electric bagpipe, guitar, fiddle, Irish flute, and a bodhran. This Madison based quartet plays a mixture of upbeat Celtic dance music […]
Join the Madison Bach Musicians for a performance of the powerful J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, featuring two orchestras, two choirs, and numerous outstanding soloists! The incredible storyline of Jesus’s betrayal, trial, and crucifixion is brought into focus by our musicians, along with English supertitles to accompany the German text. In this work, Bach […]
Brown County Civic Music is proud to present soprano Laura Strickling, a two-time Grammy award nominee, has won wide acclaim for her deeply expressive, nuanced sound. The New York Times […]
Stephen Lee Rich: Born and raised in Chicago, now based in Wisconsin, Stephen Lee Rich has spent just over fifty years as an actor, singer, and comedian. He cut his […]
Hailing from both the Appalachian and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, the Rangers have long held traditional bluegrass paramount, while possessing an exceptional ability to bring it down the mountain, […]
Blues in the Barn Dance with Small Blind Johnny Get ready for a night of live music and dancing with “Blues in the Barn” at Four Winds Farm! Our cozy barn loft will be set with a dance floor and plenty of seating for a fantastic night of live music. Enjoy the soulful sounds of […]
On Friday, March 28th at 7pm, join us at for a Scottish Music Workshop, led by concert musicians. Bring your instrument (flute, trumpet, cello, accordion, or whatever suits your fancy) […]
Joe DeLucia is a self taught, gifted singer/songwriter who brings to you his heartfelt spirit through his lyrics and melodies. He’s a James Taylor style guitarist and singer and he […]
Shakey is a Neil Young tribute band that captures the essence of Neil Young’s music and style. With their authentic sound and passionate performances, Shakey pays tribute to one of the greatest musicians of our time. Whether you’re a die-hard Neil Young fan or just love great music, Shakey is a must-see live experience.
Join Salon Piano Series and Farley’s House of Pianos for a special pop-up concert as they present “An Evening of American Popular Song with Molly and Pep.” Tickets are $35 […]
The 90 piece CVCB is made up of musicians from ages 18 – 80 from the Chippewa Valley. Performing a wide variety of traditional concert band repertoire to contemporary band works. The band is in its 31st season and directed by Jesse Farnlof. The concert is free to the public.
Thomas Kasdorf, piano Oriol Sans, conductor Ravel: Ma mère l’Oye “Mother Goose Suite” (1911) Falla: Noches en los jardines de España “Nights in the Gardens of Spain” (1915) Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, Op. 36 (1899) Thomas Kasdorf, piano Oriol Sans, guest conductor
Nashville-based indie/folk artist Will Orchard will be in Milwaukee at Anodyne on Thursday, April 3rd. Featuring ornate fingerstyle guitar and disarmingly emotive songwriting, Orchard will be sharing the stage with Milwaukee’s own Caley Conway and Dialogues. His music has been praised as “Hush Folk Luminosity” by Glide Magazine, and has been compared to the likes […]
I was lucky enough to meet the Empire Brass as a high school student when they came to my hometown for a clinic and a concert back in 1984. Years later, I was even luckier when I was asked to join the group, becoming a member of the ensemble for 16 seasons, and getting to […]
Preble High School Show Choirs and their parents are putting on our annual Cabaret performance at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. Tickets at: https://cur8.com/projects/14623 The […]
During his years as lead singer and main songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket, Glen Phillips helped to create the band’s elegant folk/pop sound with honest, introspective lyrics that forged a close bond with their fans. When Toad went on hiatus, Glen launched a solo career with his album Abulum, and stayed busy collaborating with […]
Our 14th annual Community Sing features Midwest folk singers and song leaders Will Branch, Julie Thompson, and Craig Siemsen. Julie, Craig, and Will will lead the audience in a group […]
Described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” (The New Yorker), the Horszowski Trio’s performances are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times), “eloquent and enthralling” (The […]
Award-winning author, musician, environmental educator, and storyteller Douglas Wood presents a Community Earth Day Concert. As Earth Day approaches, enjoy Doug’s songs about nurturing your soul and connecting to the […]
An Evening of Flavor Awaits! Get ready for the ultimate culinary showdown at Concerts & Cuisine 2025, hosted by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Monona […]