classical music
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Exquisite early keyboard music from Mishka Rushdie Momen
Pianist Mishka Rushdie Momen’s new release is “Reformation,” an album featuring early keyboard music by composers influenced by the English Reformation.
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Introducing the symphonina, a new genre designed for streaming audiences
A new genre of short, melodic symphonic music has been developed to appeal to younger and streaming audiences.
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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.