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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Cellist Juliette Herlin’s debut album is out

Praised for her “impressive artistry” and “wonderful bowing technique” (San Francisco Classical Voice), French cellist Juliette Herlin has performed throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, and South America. As a soloist, chamber musician, and recitalist, she has appeared in prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Alice Tully Hall in New York, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Musée du Louvre in Paris, as well as the Zhuhai and Chongqin Grand Theaters in China. Juliette is honored to have been named a Bärenreiter Jubilee Ambassador. Currently, she serves as Assistant Professor of Cello at Texas Christian University. In this podcast with WRR’s Brooke Scholl, Herlin discusses her debut album, Dialogue: Debussy & Schumann, which includes pianist Kevin Ahfat.

WRR’s Emilio Alvarez, Dr. Germán Augusto Gutiérrez, and creating unity across Latin American music

As part of WRR’s Heritage Month celebration, Emilio Alvarez and Dr. German Gutierrez discuss unity across Latin American Classical (and non-classical) music and how people can be better advocates for embracing the musical cultures present in their local communities. Plus, they preview the TCU Latin American Music Festival, taking place September 29-October 3, 2025.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: This festival is a summer staple for Fort Worth’s classical community

“Some people think, ‘Oh my goodness, this is a classical concert. I might find it hard for me to get my head around.’ To them, I would say, ‘I want you to be in the front of the line,’” says Curt Thompson, founder and Executive Director of Fort Worth’s Mimir Chamber Music Festival. In this… Read more »