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Dallas Symphony Orchestra names new CEO

June 28, 2024 by Zara Amaechi

Michelle Miller Burns will return to the DSO after running the Minnesota Orchestra.

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Two years ago, South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim was the youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition, held in Fort Worth.

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Dallas-based @brucewooddance is kicking off its 15

Dallas-based @brucewooddance is kicking off its 15th anniversary season with the Dallas premiere of Jiri Kylian’s Songs of a Wayfarer in a program that also includes two audience favorites by Bruce Wood, plus a Mozart-inspired work by Lar Lubovitch. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, the company’s Artistic Director Joy Bollinger gives the backstories of each piece and explains how Bruce Wood Dance has carved its unique niche in the DFW arts community. Tap the link in our bio to listen to the interview.

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Now entering its 30th year as a piano quartet, the @faurequartett is bringing its renowned musicianship to Dallas for a program of Brahms, Schubert, and Enescu, as part of @dalchamber’s current season. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, violinist Erika Geldsetzer talks about the thrill of performing each work, and the group’s commitment to lifting up its audience with each performance. Head to the link in our bio to hear the interview.

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