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April 26, 2023 by Justin Bowers

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"We play for the audience, not for ourselves," say

"We play for the audience, not for ourselves," says Fabio Luisi, Music Director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra @dallassymphony . "The reaction of the audience and the fact to have an audience while we're playing is very important." Now entering his fourth year with the DSO, Luisi will makes his Pops debut with the orchestra to lead a program of selections of the Great American Songbook. In this feature with WRR's Amy Bishop, Luisi gives a sneak peek of the program, plus highlights of the coming season. Tap the link in our bio to listen.

Hey, night owls! There's only ONE HOUR left to don

Hey, night owls! There's only ONE HOUR left to donate to WRR during North Texas Giving Day. Whether your donation has two digits or five, it ALL matters! Please show your support by tapping the link in our bio to donate. Thanks in advance!

Tick tock! Only a few hours left to donate to WRR

Tick tock! Only a few hours left to donate to WRR for North Texas Giving Day. ANY amount makes a difference! The deadline is tonight, so we hope you'll show your support by clicking the link in our bio. And thanks! :)

TODAY IS THE DAY! North Texas Giving Day wraps up

TODAY IS THE DAY! North Texas Giving Day wraps up TONIGHT. This is a great chance to support WRR at any amount - we really appreciate your help! Tap the link in our bio to donate. Thanks!

“This suite is for very large orchestra – whic

“This suite is for very large orchestra – which all the orchestras for the Ballet Russes were – and you’ll see that on the stage with us,” says Maestro Clay Couturiaux, Music Director and Conductor of the @richardson_symphony, describing Ravel’s whirling Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2. The RSO will perform the work as part of their French-flavored opening night, which includes famed violinist Lara St. John @stjohnlara as soloist in works by Ravel and Chausson.
Tap the link in our bio to hear the feature with all the details!

@terence_blanchard is a two-time Academy Award nom

@terence_blanchard is a two-time Academy Award nominee and seven-time Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer. In February, the @dallassymphony Orchestra presented two evenings of Blanchard’s work. "Terence Blanchard in Dallas" is an hour-long special featuring select performances of those shows recorded live at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Stream the program on KERA Video- link in our bio!

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Tonight at 8 on WRR 101: Hear the @dallaswinds in

Tonight at 8 on WRR 101: Hear the @dallaswinds in concert with their program, "Deep in the Heart of Texas!" You'll hear works by John Mackey, Frank Ticheli, Fisher Tull, Bruce Broughton, W. Francis McBeth, Clifton Williams, and Peter Meachan. Kick back with the bevvy of your choice and tune in!

Thanks to all music teachers for keeping our music

Thanks to all music teachers for keeping our musical knowledge ‘sharp!’🎶🎶🎶#️⃣

“I’m incredibly excited,” says Enrico Lopez-

“I’m incredibly excited,” says Enrico Lopez-Yanez, the newly appointed Principal Conductor of the ‘Dallas Symphony Presents’ series. “First of all, I feel thrilled to be able to work with the musicians of the Dallas Symphony and to work in a city like Dallas that has such a rich culture.” In this interview with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Lopez-Yanez describes his vision for the newly-created position and gives a preview of the concerts he’ll lead…. including one with acrobats. Tap the link in our bio to hear the interview!

Our summer opera series concludes tonight with The

Our summer opera series concludes tonight with The Dallas Opera's @thedallasopera production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville! Broadcast begins at 8. Click the link in our bio for cast info. Photo: @scottsuchman

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