Friday April 30 at midnight on XLII90 Live Music Radio Hour, Nufone Rick ended up switching it around at the last minute. Tony Markellis, bassist for Phish frontman Trey Anastasio‘s Band and the David Bromberg Band died earlier that day and in memory he did a show focusing on Tony’s work in Trey’s band. WORT’s […]
Virtual Wisconsin Flute Festival Brings a “Rockstar Lineup”...
As they struggled to adapt a beloved musical event to the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers of the Wisconsin Flute Festival made two big changes for 2021: inviting more top talent from more places, and paying all performers. The result, according to Madison Flute Club Co-Artistic Director Danielle Breisach, is a “rock star lineup.” […]
‘Tis The Season for Holiday Music
Had enough of holiday carols? Tune into WORT for something different. Many specials happen during this time, including “Best Of 2020” shows. Coming up later this week: Thursday 12/31 G-Man hosts Diaspora with the, er, timely theme of “Time.” About the show: Listening to music from many cultures reveals we are all made of the […]
Guitarist Sharon Isbin Plays Genre-Crossing Music for Peace
It is hard to imagine a more energentic ambassador for the classical guitar than Sharon Isbin. With more than 30 albums to her credit, Isbin has made waves in the music world not only by premiering important works for the instrument but by seeking out cross-genre collaborations with such musicians as Steve Vai, Thaigo de […]
From the Bassment to your Inbox–Upcoming Virtual Concerts
As grim news continues for live music venues everywhere, classical musicians around Madison continue to offer many flavors of online concerts for their fans. On Friday, June 12th at 7:00 pm, the Madison Classical Guitar Society will hold a virtual showcase on its public Facebook page, in which members and friends will share guitar music […]
Composer/Pianist Brianna Ware Shares Personal Favorites at Grace
Listeners who follow classical music in Madison will have noticed Lawren Brianna Ware. In 2017, she was the Grand Prize winner in the Overture Center’s “Rising Stars” competition. Since then she has finished a Master’s in piano performance at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she is now studying composition with Prof. Laura Schwendinger. On […]
