
Heard everything you want to about the upcoming solar eclipse? Even if you’re tired of it, some psychologists say, watching it could be good for you.
April 4, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
Heard everything you want to about the upcoming solar eclipse? Even if you’re tired of it, some psychologists say, watching it could be good for you.
April 4, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Kristin Chenoweth returns to the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, which she inaugurated when it originally opened. She took some time to talk to WRR’s Kurt Rongey about what to expect at her upcoming Dallas concert, what it was like to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House, and about her continuing efforts to promote music… Read more »
March 28, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“It’s very whimsical, it’s very engaging, and it’s a blend of poems, motivational messages, and music – all of that put together,” says Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Music Director and Conductor of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra, describing Wild Symphony by NY Times bestselling author Dan Brown. The group will present the work in a kid-friendly… Read more »
March 21, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“Elementary music teachers often get overlooked with the hard work that they’re doing to educate our children, and so we wanted to give a time to recognize them and celebrate their accomplishments,” says Jennifer Guzman, Director of Education for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The DSO has tapped Chris Drews from Leslie A. Stemmons Elementary School… Read more »
March 20, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“I’m primarily known for aggressing upon inanimate objects,” says Stewart Copeland, drummer and founding member of the rock band The Police, referencing an award he recently received from the SMU Meadows School. “To be elevated among such illustrious company is a bigger deal for me than it is for that other illustrious company… So I… Read more »
March 13, 2024 by Elizabeth Myong
Maddy Ullman worked as an authenticity consultant on the Disney movie Wish.
March 13, 2024 by Amy Bishop
It’s taken three years of planning and prep, but the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is heading to Europe this summer. In this podcast, WRR’s Kurt Rongey chats with Kim Noltemy, the DSO Ross Perot President & CEO, who gives details on tour dates, destinations, star soloists and works, including new pieces by Angelica Negron and Sophia… Read more »
March 8, 2024 by Amy Bishop
In this interview, WRR’s Kurt Rongey and Ian Derrer, The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, go in-depth about the 2024-25 productions, singers, guest conductors, and special TITAS recital with Christian Gerhaher and family operas.Photo credit: Kyle Flubacker
March 6, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“I think my favorite thing, being a Dallas Symphony musician, is seeing the Meyerson lobby on that day filled with animals,” says Erin Hannigan, Principal Oboe for the DSO, referencing Artists for Animals’ annual benefit concert for shelter animals. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, you’ll hear more about the organization’s mission, history, and… Read more »
February 28, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“I think when you have people who are doing something that they are so passionate about – that’s their life’s work – where every moment onstage, they are doing what were meant to do, the audience knows that,” says violinist Lindsay Deutsch of the Classical Crossover group, Take Three. Ahead of their concert at the… Read more »