October 7, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Cello Allan Steele has been playing cello since the age of four, but this weekend will be his first time to play Schumann’s Cello Concerto. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, he talks about his favorite part of the work, and the enduring popularity of the other piece on… Read more »
October 4, 2024 by Amy Bishop
In this podcast, WRR’s Kurt Rongey talks with Siberian flutist Taya König-Tarasevich and the Dallas Bach Society’s James Richman about their upcoming concert at Zion Lutheran Church. Tarasevich also discusses her period instrument group Verità Baroque and how they’re creating enchanting virtual reality experiences for experiencing baroque music in German castles. Plus, James Richman previews… Read more »
September 18, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Dallas Chamber Music Society is launching into its 80th season with the acclaimed Brentano String Quartet, performing a program balanced with lighter and heavier fare by Haydn, Britten, and Mendelssohn. Violinist Serena Canin and DCMS Executive Director spoke with WRR’s Amy Bishop about the concert, plus gave a quick glimpse into what else is on… Read more »
September 17, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“We have thirty artists over those six programs who hail from ten different countries….I wish that our world leaders could get along as well as the musicians of the world, who just want to make beautiful music together,” says Philip Lewis, founder and Artistic Director of Chamber Music International. In this feature with WRR’s Amy… Read more »
September 16, 2024 by Amy Bishop
The assassination of Julius Caesar was more than two thousand years ago, but it resonates more than ever today. In this podcast, WRR’s Amy Bishop discusses the story of Caesar with actor T.A. Taylor, who stars in Shakespeare Dallas’ production of Shakespeare’s theatrical retelling of the historical event.
September 6, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Since 1989, the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth has been bringing the crème de la crème of the world’s chamber musicians together for performances – some who have been playing together for decades, and others who are just beginning their upward trajectory, such as the Balourdet Quartet. Artistic Director Gary Levinson chats with Amy… Read more »
July 31, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Dallas’ AT&T Performing Arts Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a series of community events this fall. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, ATTPAC’s CEO Warren Tranquada explains how the center served as the catalyst for the Dallas Arts District, and shares details on how North Texas can take part in the celebration.
July 17, 2024 by Amy Bishop
TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President and Executive Director Maura Sheffer points out that this kind of support has always been critically important for arts organizations, but even more so now, as many try to return to their pre-pandemic vitality. She spoke with WRR’s Amy Bishop about the other work TACA has been doing recently to… Read more »
July 16, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“The orchestra just keeps getting better and better, and the European tour demonstrated the depth of admiration in Europe for the Dallas Symphony, which is so special to see,” says Kim Noltemy, whose last day as President and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra was June 28th. She has gone on to assume the role… Read more »
July 10, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“Some people think, ‘Oh my goodness, this is a classical concert. I might find it hard for me to get my head around.’ To them, I would say, ‘I want you to be in the front of the line,’” says Curt Thompson, founder and Executive Director of Fort Worth’s Mimir Chamber Music Festival. In this… Read more »
