To mark the 150th anniversary of the maverick American composer’s birth, pianist Jeremy Denk releases an Ives tribute album that educates, delights and confounds.
Charles Ives’ vision of America still strikes an unsettling chord
October 18, 2024 by
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How DSO’s Pops season aims to reach more audiences
October 17, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Every year, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra 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… Read more »
John Holiday: Tiny Desk Concert
October 16, 2024 by Justin Bowers
The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.
Jennifer Koh seeks innovation and ‘artistic risk’ in revamping chamber music series
October 15, 2024 by
Jennifer Koh is shaking up the long-established chamber music series at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. An example of that is her collaboration with pianist-composer Missy Mazzoli.
Common freestyles over Toto’s ‘Africa’ at the Aspen Ideas Festival
October 14, 2024 by Justin Bowers
Watch as Common and Aspen Music School students take the 1982 soft-rock hit and make something spontaneous, yet memorable.
15 ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos in North Texas
October 11, 2024 by Therese Powell
Exhibitions, festivals and even ballet performances are among the many Día de los Muertos events happening around North Texas.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: This Chickasaw classical composer is on a world premiere tour, with Fort Worth as his next stop
October 10, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth welcomes the Dover Quartet to perform a newly commissioned work by Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, 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.
Powerhouse classical music producer Adam Abeshouse dies at 63
October 10, 2024 by
Over a career that lasted more than 30 years, Grammy-winner Adam Abeshouse made hundreds of records with some of classical music’s biggest stars.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: A look at the past, present & future for Dallas Winds
October 10, 2024 by Amy Bishop
After 40 years as founding Executive Director of the Dallas Winds, 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,… Read more »
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: A balance of the old and new for DSO’s 2024-25 classical season
October 9, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Familiar warhorse classical works are abundant this season, but the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is taking 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.
