October 17, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Every year, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents a pops season to complement their classical concerts by offering a variety of other genres -from pop music, movie scores, Broadway, and more. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, DSO’s director of orchestra operations and pops programming Tom Brekhus gives an overview of the concerts planned this… Read more »
October 11, 2024 by Therese Powell
Exhibitions, festivals and even ballet performances are among the many Día de los Muertos events happening around North Texas.
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.
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.
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 2, 2024 by Therese Powell
Beat the heat with a concert; enjoy a sensory friendly 4th; watch the weenie dogs race or try your luck at a pie-eating contest.
May 21, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“I think the audience will be amazed by how well a children’s chorus can perform a piece of music that’s as complex as this one,” says Ellie Lin, Artistic Director of the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus, who is presenting the world premiere of a work written especially for the chorus. Hear more about the chorus… Read more »
April 9, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“This is the one show where I actually have the worst seat in the house, because my back is to everything that’s actually happening,” says Enrico Lopez-Yanez, Principal Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Presents Series. He’ll be leading the live orchestra in a performance with the spellbinding acrobatics of Troupe Vertigo in three concerts –… Read more »
April 4, 2024 by Amy Bishop
You may also know the Greater Dallas Choral Society (GDCS) by its previous name – The Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas. A couple of years ago, the artistic staff of CCGD and most of the singers reorganized under the new name, but are continuing the 25-year legacy of CCGD. WRR’s Amy Bishop visited with Kimberley… 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 »
