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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: CMI opens its season with music of Brahms, Bach, Ysaye & Ravel

September 17, 2024 by

“We have thirty artists over those six programs who hail from ten different countries….I wish that our world leaders could get along as well as the musicians of the world, who just want to make beautiful music together,” says Philip Lewis, founder and Artistic Director of Chamber Music International. In this feature with WRR’s Amy… Read more »

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: A deep dive into Shakespeare Dallas’ production of Julius Caesar

September 16, 2024 by

The assassination of Julius Caesar was more than two thousand years ago, but it resonates more than ever today. In this podcast, WRR’s Amy Bishop discusses the story of Caesar with actor T.A. Taylor, who stars in Shakespeare Dallas’ production of Shakespeare’s theatrical retelling of the historical event.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Here’s how Verdigris Ensemble plans to transcend audiences this season

September 11, 2024 by

“The whole season really is based around establishing Dallas as a cultural hub, so all four of our concerts are different stages of that,” says Sam Brukhman, Founding Artistic Director of Dallas-based Verdigris Ensemble. The group is embarking on another bold new season of new works and immersive storytelling, which they’ve titled “Transcend.” In this… Read more »

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: A farewell interview with DSO’s Kim Noltemy

July 16, 2024 by

“The orchestra just keeps getting better and better, and the European tour demonstrated the depth of admiration in Europe for the Dallas Symphony, which is so special to see,” says Kim Noltemy, whose last day as President and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra was June 28th. She has gone on to assume the role… Read more »