April 18, 2025 by
The classical guitarist offers a mesmerizing East meets West collision, teaming up with a family of Indian musicians who play the sarod, a darker-toned cousin of the sitar.
April 11, 2025 by David Moreno l Fort Worth Report
Some of the world’s best pianists will travel to Fort Worth in May for the prestigious competition.
April 1, 2025 by Amy Bishop
“There’s all the things we love about opera, right? Lust, rage…. all the wonderful things that, of course, unfortunately, are still timely – but it’s such a beautiful story and such a beautiful opera,” says American bass Raymond Aceto, who will join the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in the role of Daland for an upcoming… Read more »
March 28, 2025 by
From plumbing pipes and rice bowls to vibraphones and one big bass drum, Sandbox Percussion makes mesmerizing music that you have to see to believe.
March 26, 2025 by
The soprano and her pianist husband offer a deeply considered look at the human condition through seven distinct songs.
March 25, 2025 by Amy Bishop
Nearing his 6th season as Music Director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Fabio Luisi has reached a new level of oneness with the musicians, to the point of almost “reading each other’s minds.” In this conversation with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Luisi joins DSO’s Chief Artistic Officer Katie McGuinness for an overview of the organization’s milestone… Read more »
March 25, 2025 by
The rising composer talks about the influence of the church on his music and the premiere of his Good News Mass at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
March 25, 2025 by
The rising harpist explores spirituals, musical ancestors and the influence of church on her new album, Take Me to the Water.
March 24, 2025 by Amy Bishop
WRR’s Amy Bishop recently caught up with Ian Derrer, TDO’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, for an overview of the season.
March 21, 2025 by
The famed Frenchman brings all his elegance and colorful playing to music by Ravel, Brahms and Villa-Lobos.
March 20, 2025 by Anne Bothwell
I got to the Pepsico Recital Hall early one morning this week, when the day’s first competitors were still warming their fingers in nearby practice rooms. Cliburn staff were trickling into the building, all surpirsingly cheery, despite just leaving this place about 9 hours ago. The reason for my early arrival, my secret mission, was… Read more »
March 19, 2025 by Emilio Alvarez
WRR’s Emilio Alvarez checks in with three pianists who hope to make the cut at auditions for the prestigious competition.
March 18, 2025 by Amy Bishop
“Go big or go home” was one of Bruce Wood’s favorite expressions, and the Bruce Wood Dance company is honoring his legacy with their upcoming Texas-inspired gala concert. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, BWD Artistic Director Joy Bollinger gives a sneak peek into a night that’ll include dancing, live music, rhinestones galore, and… Read more »
March 17, 2025 by Amy Bishop
Organist and composer Zvony Nagy describes the Stained Glass Vespers series at Dallas’ King of Glory Lutheran Church as an intersection of fine arts within a spiritual, contemplative space. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Nagy talks about an upcoming event at the church, where he’ll provide organ improvisations on the narration of “The… Read more »
March 17, 2025 by Emilio Alvarez
WRR’s Emilio Alvarez is taking in the auditions for the Cliburn Internationl PIano Competition. Join him Tuesday at TCU. It’s free.