November 24, 2019 by Amy Bishop
The Arts Community Alliance — Better known as “TACA” — recently named community arts advocate, philanthropist and Tony-nominated Broadway producer Terry Loftis as the organization’s new Executive Director. What does that mean for the DFW arts community? Hear Loftis’s conversation with WRR’s Amy Bishop to learn more about his experience, passions, and vision in his… Read more »
November 11, 2019 by Amy Bishop
As part of its four-day series surrounding the anniversary of the JFK assassination in Dallas, the Sixth Floor Museum has commissioned award-winning composer Jesus Martinez to provide the soundtrack to an all-new compilation of motorcade footage, performed by a percussion ensemble from Arlington’s Sam Houston High School. The film score is meant to link sound… Read more »
November 1, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Meet Director Michael Serrecchia, who was a cast member in the original 1975 Broadway production of “A Chorus Line” in NYC. Now, he’s bringing his artistic vision to a production by MainStange Irving-Las Colinas, described as funny, heart-wrenching, and refreshingly honest.
October 30, 2019 by Amy Bishop
For nearly four decades, the Dallas Historical Society has awarded locals who have gone above and beyond making North Texas a better place. Ranging from arts and education to health, science and philanthropy, the annual “Awards for Excellence” recognizes individuals who have made — and continue to make –a positive impact. Hear Amy Bishop’s conversation… Read more »
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 »
