November 13, 2018 by Amy Bishop
Imagine if Monty Python had written an opera about Thanksgiving and had high quality professional opera singers do it. Well, that’s this show. Hear Open Classical’s Mark Landson talk to WRR’s Amy Bishop about his original opera, “The True (Not Exactly True) Story of Thanksgiving, taking place at Four Day Weekend Theater in Dallas and… Read more »
November 7, 2018 by Amy Bishop
What makes playing Bach so fun as a flutist? WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Flute LeeAnne Thompson, the soloist in their upcoming performance of Bach’s Suite No. 2. The program will also include works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Holst, and Mozart. We’ll also talk about the personality of each of the… Read more »
October 25, 2018 by Amy Bishop
Commemorating their 125th anniversary, the Trinity Episcopal Church Foundation has commissioned a work by composer Nico Gutierrez, a TCU graduate and former member of Trinity’s choir. His “Requiem for the New World” is influenced by Latin American themes that explore the universal topics of death and the afterlife. WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with the church’s… Read more »
October 23, 2018 by Amy Bishop
For the first time in Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s history, they’ve named a female as their first Principal Guest Conductor. Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop’s conversation with New Zealand native Gemma New about her plans for the orchestra, her love of Italian food, and fondness for being outdoors… when she has the time! Photo credit: Roy Cox
October 17, 2018 by Amy Bishop
So much fun it’s…. SCARY. The Dallas Winds present “Frankenstein: The Movie Score” Tuesday, October 30th at Moody Performance Hall, where Jerry Junkin conducts Michael Shapiro’s new score to the cult-classic 1931 film “Frankenstein” which never had music (until now).
October 16, 2018 by Amy Bishop
Drama, passion, romance, and yes, humor! The Dallas Opera’s season will leave you “Swept Away,” just ask Music Director Emmanuel Villaume, who chatted with WRR’s Amy Bishop about TDO’s 2018-2019 season. Photo credit: Karen Almond, Dallas Opera
October 16, 2018 by Amy Bishop
“Dallas was founded by entrepreneurs and is built by entrepreneurs. But there’s a time when you need social entrepreneurship, a culture of service. And that’s one of the things that’s important with our company. We give where we live.” Those are the words of real estate powerhouses, philanthropists, and two of the nicest people you’ll… Read more »
September 24, 2018 by Amy Bishop
From iconic 19th Century Romantic composers to 20th/21st Century movie scores, the Richardson Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-2019 season covers all the bases. (That’s a pun you’ll better understand once you hear the interview.) Listen as WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with RSO’s Maestro Clay Couturiaux about the entire season, including a spectacular young violinist on opening night!… Read more »
September 24, 2018 by Amy Bishop
Now in its 35th anniversary season, the Dallas Children’s Theater presents the world premiere of a wildly original version of an iconic tale! WRR’s Barry Samsula speaks with DCT’s co-founder and Executive Artistic Director Robyn Flatt what makes TREASURE ISLAND: Reimagined a production not to be missed.
September 21, 2018 by Amy Bishop
The region’s only baroque opera company is back for its 2018-2019 season with familiar favorites by Purcell, Rameau and Scarlatti, plus a lesser-known gem by Vivaldi! WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with ABO’s Artistic Director Eric Smith about the season he’s titled “Myths and Legends.”
