January 23, 2024 by Emmi Tinajero
The Denton Black Film Festival is jam-packed with film screenings, of course, but the five-day in-person event has grown to include so much more. While many of those are part of ticket and pass packages, there are plenty that anyone can attend at no cost.
January 23, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“We recorded it in 1996 and then companies changed hands and I don’t really know what happened,” explains cellist Ofra Harnoy, in reference to her Abbey Road recording of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, which was recently found after nearly 27 years. Get the details in this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop.
January 22, 2024 by
The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.
January 17, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“Every Mozart concerto is an absolute gem and they’re all different from one another in different ways,” says pianist Alessio Bax. “This one is very dear to me because it is actually the one piece that made me fall in love with the piano.” Bax revisits Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 with the Dallas Symphony… Read more »
January 17, 2024 by
Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s Flow is on a 13-city tour of performances by the celebrated Takács Quartet.
January 17, 2024 by
Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s Flow is on a 13-city tour of performances by the celebrated Takács Quartet.
January 12, 2024 by
The band’s unique sound, driven by its peculiar blend of trumpet, winds and strings, seems like a compelling soundtrack for an age when music genres are becoming increasingly arbitrary.
January 11, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
A new comedy about two childhood sweethearts reuniting after decades apart becomes a vehicle for examining the troubled racial and economic history of a single Dallas neighborhood: Elm Thicket. This week, Soul Rep Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Elm Thicket, written by the company’s director, Anyika McMillan-Herod. It’s part of the AT&T Performing… Read more »
January 11, 2024 by Therese Powell
Wondering what you’re going to do over the MLK Jr. holiday weekend? Check out these arts and cultural events happening around town.
January 10, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“There was something in the joy – this kind of utter joy that I was finding in the silence of meditation and of going inwardly thatwas coming through, and it started with lyrics and melodies, and then this whole thing came about,” explains soprano Hila Plitmann, describing her composition, “In this Circle,” which she’ll perform… Read more »
January 9, 2024 by Norma Cavazos - The Dallas Morning News
Parades, concerts, day of service opportunities and more are planned in North Texas.
January 2, 2024 by
In his new biopic Maestro, Cooper was determined not to imitate the legendary Leonard Bernstein. Instead, the actor worked with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin to find his own rhythm.
December 27, 2023 by Therese Powell
Break out the confetti and the noisemakers – it’s almost time to bid 2023 goodbye and welcome the new year. Today also marks the first day of Kwanzaa. In this final installment of our holiday guide, we’ll give you our picks for the best places in North Texas to celebrate both events. You can find… Read more »
December 14, 2023 by Therese Powell
Holidays got you stressed? Cut loose with our picks for this week’s holiday guide. Enjoy a burlesque ballet, pet photos with Santa and a festival that celebrates the little-known Christmas pickle.
December 13, 2023 by
Discover a broad spectrum of this year’s most compelling classical music, from symphonic hell rides and soaring voices to searing string quartets, cathartic choirs and one amazing comeback.