March 7, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Affectionately known as “America’s Orchestra,” the Boston Pops returns to DFW for the first time in more than a decade! Hear this fun conversation with conductor Keith Lockhart about his favorite John Williams scores, the importance of live music, and what he’d be doing if he weren’t on the podium.
March 4, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Whether you’re a guitarist or just a fan, listen to this interesting conversation about classical guitar and the annual Guitar Festival/Competition at the University of Texas at Dallas! UTD head of Guitar Studies/festival director Enric Madriguera and Chairman of the Guitar Advisory Board Russell Cleveland stopped into the WRR studios to talk about how the… Read more »
March 4, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Lost for nearly three centuries, Antonio Vivaldi’s opera, “Montezuma” has only been performed a handful of times since its rediscovery in 2002. Hear American Baroque Opera Company’s Artistic Director Eric Smith talk about what to expect when they perform it in Dallas this March!
February 26, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Hear RSO Music Director and Conductor Clay Couturiaux chat with WRR’s Barry Samsula about the extraordinary young pianist performing Rachmaninoff at their upcoming concert at the Eisemann Center. Plus, hear Clay reflect on the rewarding experiences in his conducting career. Click here to purchase tickets!
February 22, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Just in time for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, members of the DSO’s Teen Council give a short biography of the composer, while also describing the details of his famous concerto.
February 22, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Committed to celebrating the contributions of female composers and writers, The Women’s Chorus of Dallas presents their fifth-annual Voices of Women concert, including a world-premiere arrangement by Jocelyn Hagen, of three Dessa songs. Hear TWCD’s Artistic Director Melinda Imthurn talk more about the concert…. and some milestone events coming up for the organization!
February 20, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Internationally-renowned soprano Susan Graham returns to her native Texas April 5th for a concert benefiting her alma mater, Texas Tech University and the T.J. and Margaret Talkington College of Visual and Performing Arts. Here she talks about her life, her career, and the upcoming “Evening with alumna Susan Graham” at the Meyerson Symphony Center in… Read more »
February 19, 2019 by Amy Bishop
How will the opening of a venue in Oklahoma make DFW a richer place musically? Find out in this conversation with superstar pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, Artistic Director of the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Chamber Music Festival. Ticket info here.
February 5, 2019 by Amy Bishop
For the first time in its history, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has commissioned a composition to observe two historical events: Their 30 year anniversary, plus the legacy of President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in Dallas 55 years ago. Hear a compelling conversation with Texas composer Jesus Martinez and the museum’s… Read more »
February 1, 2019 by Amy Bishop
What does GRAMMY-nominated classical violinist Robert McDuffie have in common with alt rock band R.E.M.? A lot! Hear McDuffie talk about his longtime friendship with R.E.M. founding member Mike Mills, who wrote his Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra especially for the violinist. McDuffie will be the soloist in the work for the… Read more »
