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November 22, 2023 by Therese Powell
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A violist memorializes lost voices at Terezin concentration camp
November 18, 2023 by
Scott Simon talks with violist Mark Ludwig about his efforts to preserve – and play – the music written by some of the many musicians imprisoned and killed at the Terezin concentration camp.
Get merry with these Dallas-Fort Worth holiday performances
November 17, 2023 by Therese Powell
Here’s where to see ‘The Nutcracker,’ ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and more.
The curious mind — and hard work — of bassist Christian McBride
November 16, 2023 by
The Grammy-winning bassist, bandleader and broadcaster talks about his love for music, family ties in the jazz world, and the thrill of sitting in with Wynton Marsalis as a teenager.
A disciplined plea for peace – and quiet – from composer Arvo Pärt
November 10, 2023 by
A new album of music by the 88-year-old Estonian mystic seems to put an arm around you and whisper, “In troubled times, music can help.”
The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China for anniversary of historic 1973 trip
November 9, 2023 by
NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with violinist Davyd Booth, who was part of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 tour of China.
Emerson String Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert
November 6, 2023 by
In one of its very final performances ever, the durable and beloved string quartet says farewell with music by Beethoven, Walker and Ravel.
The world’s largest musical instrument is in the mountains of Virginia
November 5, 2023 by
Luray caverns in Virginia have been a natural landmark for 50 years. They also hold the world’s largest musical instrument, a Stalacpipe organ.
Malcolm X arrives — finally — at New York’s Metropolitan Opera
November 3, 2023 by
An opera about civil rights leader Malcolm X opens Friday — nearly 40 years after X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X premiered. The creative team says its message feels more relevant than ever.
Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher: Tiny Desk Concert
November 3, 2023 by
In our very first tap dancing Tiny Desk, the artists created an experience so unexpectedly fresh and suffused with joy, it moved some to tears and others to cheer for more.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Another Dallas Opera world premiere by the ‘Dream Team’
November 2, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“For an opera that sounds really challenging to present, they’ve done some wonderful creative opportunities in what you’re going to see visually… but it’s also just a story of great determination and inspiration,” explains Ian Derrer, The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, describing the creative team behind The Diving Bell and the… Read more »
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: New ballet ‘Nightmare Before Nutcracker’ premieres in Richardson in time for Halloween
October 27, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“Anybody who likes The Nutcracker is going to see a lot of elements in it… this is a darker rendition of those elements,” says Geoff Henley, author and producer of Nightmare Before Nutcracker, a new ballet premiering in Richardson. In this feature, he chats with WRR’s Amy Bishop about the unique story of a ballerina… Read more »
Verdigris concert combines AI with music to advocate for Texas’ endangered species
October 26, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“We want to inspire action,” says Sam Brukhman, founder and Artistic Director of Dallas-based Verdigris Ensemble. “And that action, in this particular case, is the conservation of our ecosystem and how important our environment is within the context of the City of Dallas – and what we need to do to be able to preserve… Read more »
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: How the Dallas Symphony is bringing the music to YOU
October 24, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“We want to do what we do everywhere, for everybody,” says Scott Walzel, Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Associate Principal Bassoon and Director of Community Development. This fall, the DSO has launched a series of free community concerts across the city and beyond, ranging from pop-up performances by The Concert Truck and chamber music performances at Klyde… Read more »
Hauschka’s prepared piano is a layered canvas of sounds in new album
October 20, 2023 by
On Philanthropy, the artist’s 14th studio album, Volker Bertelmann, also known as Hauschka, returns to his signature prepared piano sound in music he hopes will strengthen connections between people.