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April 26, 2023 by Justin Bowers

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Every year, the @dallassymphony presents a pops se

Every year, the @dallassymphony presents a pops season to complement their classical concerts by offering a variety of other genres -from pop music, movie scores, Broadway, and more. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, DSO’s director of orchestra operations and pops programming Tom Brekhus gives an overview of the concerts planned this year. Head to the link in our bio to listen.

🎶🎶🎹 @irvingsymphony’s opening night wit

🎶🎶🎹 @irvingsymphony’s opening night with @thecliburn competition finalist @claytonstephensonpiano was outstanding! -Amy

Renowned classical music producer Adam Abeshouse h

Renowned classical music producer Adam Abeshouse has died. Over a career that lasted more than 30 years, the 2x Grammy-winner made hundreds of records with some of classical music’s biggest stars including violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Garrick Ohlsson.

Full story at the link in bio.

We hope to see you this Saturday for the @irvingsy

We hope to see you this Saturday for the @irvingsymphony's opening night! Cliburn Competition finalist Clayton Stephenson is going to jazz things up as soloist in Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F with Hector Guzman conducting. Stop by the WRR table in the lobby to pick up some cool station merch!

Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth @chambermusicf

Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth @chambermusicfw welcomes the @doverquartet to perform a newly commissioned work by @jerodtate, a Chickasaw American Indian classical composer and pianist. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, CMSFW Artistic Director Gary Levinson talks more about the concert, which includes a chance to meet the composer. Tap the link in our bio to listen.

Familiar warhorse classical works are abundant thi

Familiar warhorse classical works are abundant this season, but the @dallassymphony is making a great effort to incorporate works by contemporary composers – including multiple world premieres. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, DSO Chief Artistic Officer Katie McGuinness gives a sampling of their offerings. Tap the link in our bio to hear more.

After 40 years as founding Executive Director of t

After 40 years as founding Executive Director of the @dallaswinds, Kim Campbell has retired. Stepping in as his successor is Michelle Hall, who formerly managed the Victoria Symphony. In this conversation with WRR's Amy Bishop, Campbell and Hall talk more about the early days of the Dallas Winds, their impact on the band community, Michelle’s story of how she got to this role, and what Kim is doing now during retirement. Tap the link in our bio to listen to the full conversation.

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