October 9, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Familiar warhorse classical works are abundant this season, but the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is taking a great effort to incorporate works by contemporary composers – including multiple world premieres. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, DSO Chief Artistic Officer Katie McGuinness gives a sampling of their offerings.
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 Therese Powell
Enjoy beer, oompah music, chicken dances and lots of German tradition at these fall festivals.
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 11, 2024 by Therese Powell
Enjoy fiestas, music, food and more this Mexican Independence Day.
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 »
August 29, 2024 by Therese Powell
Heads up: the last three-day weekend of the summer is just ahead. Give summer the send off it deserves with one of these events.
