October 30, 2019 by Amy Bishop
They call it the opposite of a lifetime achievement award… The Hiett Prize, awarded by the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, is aimed at identifying candidates who are in the early stages of careers devoted to the humanities and whose work shows extraordinary promise and has a significant public component related to contemporary culture.… Read more »
October 21, 2019 by Amy Bishop
For the first time since 1973, The Dallas Opera will be presenting Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Golden Cockerel,” an early 20th-Century political satire on topics still glaringly relevant today. Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop’s conversation with director and choreographer Paul Curran about the company’s brand new co-production.
October 21, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Always the delightful conversationalist, Irving Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director Hector Guzman chats with WRR’s Barry Samsula about what’s in store for ISO’s 2019/2020 season.
October 17, 2019 by Amy Bishop
What’s it like to have a piece of music written especially for you? Ask Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Senior Principal Associate Concertmaster Gary Levinson, Principal Timpani Brian Jones, and Principal Bassoon Ted Soluri, who will all be performing concertos commissioned just for them during the 2019-2020 season, thanks to the DSO’s Principal Chair Endowment Program.
October 9, 2019 by Amy Bishop
The Women’s Chorus of Dallas has come a long way in three decades. Hear Artistic Director Melinda Imthurn talk about how the choir is celebrating with “That’s Our Jam!”
October 9, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Dallas Bach Society, the Southwest’s primary resource for early music, is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Claudio Monteverdi’s Book VII madrigals of 1619 with a concert devoted to this amazing, brilliant, and highly expressive music, performed by a great ensemble of solo singers, with a chamber ensemble including lute and theorbo. Hear WRR’s Barry Samsula… Read more »
September 30, 2019 by Amy Bishop
The Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson has become a destination for top-notch artists around the country, while solidifying the community through supporting the arts. Hear the festival’s Event Manager Diana Lawrence chat with WRR’s Amy Bishop about what sets this festival apart from others.
September 24, 2019 by Amy Bishop
CMI’s 2019-2020 season begins with a concert unlike anything they’ve done before, including a work by Tan Dun that involves using water and rocks as instruments. Hear Artistic Director Philip Lewis chat with WRR’s Amy Bishop about this bold premiere, plus other highlights of their upcoming season.
September 10, 2019 by Amy Bishop
The Hegi family is being honored with the annual Flora Award by Texas Discovery Gardens, which serves to recognize outstanding citizens who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, education and the advancement of the environment and quality of life. Fred, Peter and Brian Hegi join WRR’s Amy Bishop to discuss their passion for philanthropy…… Read more »
August 30, 2019 by Amy Bishop
It’s the first time the Richardson Symphony Orchestra and UT Dallas have collaborated and they’re doing it in a big way. The “Celestial Celebration” is a multi-media performance and installation inspired by the Apollo 11 moon landing and takes place at the Eisemann Center on Saturday, September 7th at 8 pm. Hear RSO’s Music Director… Read more »
