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 »
January 22, 2019 by Amy Bishop
“When you think of Paris, you think of romance, the city of lights and love,” says Sandra Doan, Director of Artistic Planning with The Cliburn, which is centering its 2019 festival around “Iconic Paris.” This exploration of Paris during its Golden Age of the early 20th-Century will feature a stellar group of artists-in-residence, who will… Read more »
January 15, 2019 by Amy Bishop
“We have to take care of our own now, as adults,” says Souper Bowl of Caring Executive Director Alison Reese. “But we also have to teach our children how to care for those in their community, as well. That’s something that’s incredibly important to our organization.” In a conversation with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Reese explains… Read more »
January 8, 2019 by Amy Bishop
For the first time in its 48 year history, Shakespeare Dallas is including an indoor Winter season, launching with a production of “Hamlet.” Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop chat with the company’s Executive and Artistic Director Raphael Parry and lead actor Seth Magill (starring as Hamlet) about the production, as well as the poignancy of timing,… Read more »
December 20, 2018 by Amy Bishop
“This is as much an evening of poetry set to sound as it is music based on poetry,” says Seth Knopp, Artistic Director of Soundings: New Music at the Nasher. The series continues January 4th with the program, “Some Favored Nook” and includes piano, soprano, and baritone. Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop chat with Knopp about… Read more »
December 3, 2018 by Amy Bishop
Ranging from traditional to contemporary holiday favorites, the Richardson-based Contemporary Chorale presents “Christmas with the Chorale.” Hear Artistic Director Melanie Moore and guest baritone Wes Moore talk about what makes the Chorale — and this concert — unique!
November 15, 2018 by Amy Bishop
“There are tons of subtle differences and lots of little surprises,” says Tiffany Nichole Greene, director of Dallas Theater Center’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” now in its 40th year as a company production! Hear WRR’s Barry Samsula chat with Greene and Alex Organ, playing the role of Scrooge, to hear what makes DTC’s version… Read more »
