Music
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GRIDLIFE brings a new motorsports and music festival to Wisconsin
The inaugural Summer Apex festival will take place July 26-28 at Road America in Elkhart Lake.
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A Wisconsin composer’s work is all over the internet. Why? He gives it away for free.Â
Kevin MacLeod has written more than 2,000 pieces of music. Since they’re all free to use, many of his songs are staples of the online video space.
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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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Wisconsin violinist is helping create sounds of the RNC
Violinist Ashley Rewolinski is performing at several events related to this week’s Republican National Convention.
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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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EF Radio Broadcasts the magic of Electric Forest year-round
For those who can’t make it to the festival, or those who are looking to relive their favorite moments, Electric Forest Radio is there to bring some of the magic of the forest to listeners year-round.
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Summerfest is a thrilling stop on the musical journey for Wisconsin musicians
Two Wisconsin musicians talk about what it’s like pursuing music as a career in Milwaukee, and what role Summerfest plays on that journey.
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Wisconsin native reflects on 40 years of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ in new book
An Appleton-born rock music critic says in his new book that themes from the iconic Springsteen album still resonate today.