Author: Amy Bishop

With the announcement of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s thrilling 2020/2021 season, WRR’s Amy Bishop sits down with Maestro Fabio Luisi to learn more about his artistic vision for the symphony. You’ll also hear about his childhood in Italy, visiting Dallas for the first time, and his passion for fragrance. Photo credit: Barbara Luisi

Now in its 19th year, the University of Texas at Dallas’ Guitar Competition and Festival has become a destination for guitarists and guitar lovers. Hear Director Enric Madriguera and Guitar Advisory Board chairman Russell Cleveland speak with WRR’s Amy Bishop about this year’s highlights and why the event continues to draw international talent

Every year, TACA — The Arts Community Alliance — honors two people who have made immense contributions to supporting the artistic ecosystem of North Texas. WRR’s Amy Bishop sat down for an engaging conversation with the 2020 Silver Cup Award honorees, former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and business/community leader Matrice Ellis-Kirk.

The Verdigris Ensemble is known for its thoughtful and immersive multi-media choral performances. That reputation continues with a compelling new production inspired by the stories of the American environmental disaster of the 1930s, known today as the Dust Bowl. Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop visit with Verdigris Ensemble’s founder and Artistic Director Sam Brukhman about this… Read more »

Described as harmonically daring and avante-garde, the American Baroque Opera Co. and Ballet Dallas present “The Elements” as part of the Dallas Arts District’s Elevator Project. Hear WRR’s Barry Samsula chat with ABO Co’s Artistic Director Eric Smith about this production, which combines rarely heard instrumental and vocal music of the baroque with modern ballet.

This October, WRR’s Matt Rogers is taking listeners on an incredible journey to Europe’s Imperial Cities: Vienna, Prague, and Budapest! Wondering what this luxurious trip from Collette Travel includes? Listen to this conversation with the organization’s Dominic Edwards to learn more! Get info about the trip here.

Along with being named Musical America’s 2020 Instrumentalist of the Year, Sharon Isbin has a lot of exciting things happening right now, including a concert with the Plano Symphony Orchestra. Hear her visit with WRR’s Amy Bishop to talk about the upcoming concert, playing Indian Classical music, and an amazing story involving a meeting with… Read more »

Approaching her two year anniversary as President and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Kim Noltemy has blazed a trail of initiatives that include bringing music to children in Southern Dallas, taking charge of the Meyerson, and launching a symposium for women in classical music. Hear her chat with WRR’s Amy Bishop about her vision… Read more »

Now into its second decade of Christmas concerts, The Contemporary Chorale continues to draw audiences to its annual event. What makes the group so special? Listen to WRR’s Amy Bishop’s conversation with Artistic Director Melanie Moore to find out!

First the first time in the school’s history, the Dallas Baptist University’s Department of Music has commissioned a composition especially for their upcoming Christmas Festival. Titled “Venite Adoremus” by American composer Michael Trotta, this performance will also be its world premiere in a concert that’ll also include familiar Christmas favorites. Hear DBU’s Dr. Stephen Holcomb… Read more »