June 26, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“This polonaise was written by Chopin as a protest of the invasion of the Russian army to Poland,” explains pianist Mikhail Voskresensky, who will be performing the Polonaise in f Op. 44 at TCU’s Piano Texas Festival in Fort Worth. The work is significant for Voskresensky, who emigrated to the US from his home country… Read more »
June 26, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“People are worried about approaching classical music, and I think we try our very best to remove that,” says Alex McDonald, Artistic Director of the Basically Beethoven Festival, presented every summer by the Fine Arts Chamber Players. McDonald spoke with WRR’s Amy Bishop about this year’s lineup, which includes some of DFW’s most celebrated classical… Read more »
June 26, 2023 by
The 14-piece Los Angeles-based ensemble’s performance of music by Julius Eastman is nothing less than an exuberant house party unto itself.
June 21, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“It’s sort of like a bonus for me to have one more go,” says pianist Jonathan Biss, referencing the program he’ll perform at his concert during the Piano Texas Festival at TCU on Saturday, June 24th. Biss recently chatted with WRR’s Amy Bishop about his upcoming (and first) visit to Fort Worth, as well as… Read more »
June 20, 2023 by
Hear the outstanding vocalist, songwriter and activist in a supercharged performance that spotlights a crisis for Indigenous kids.
June 15, 2023 by
ÁTTA, the band’s first album in 10 years sports an orchestra of strings, high-flying vocalism and its signature bittersweet melodies.
June 15, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“We’re implicating the viewers in the experience, because the future belongs to everybody…. not just one of us,” explains curator Laurie Ann Farrell, referencing the meaning behind the title of a new exhibition at the African American Museum in Dallas. If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future was curated from the Nando’s… Read more »
June 12, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“What I adore about Piano Texas is the fact that faculty is in constant contact to the students,” says internationally renowned pianist Fabio Bidini. “It’s a fantastic family with fantastic faculty members, and fantastic outcome for the students.” Bidini is featured in the festival’s Distinguished Artist series through a concert including Clementi’s Op. 40 Sonata… Read more »
June 12, 2023 by
Vikings were ruthless warriors, but also preserved art. This has inspired a new album of Lullabies for Piano and Cello from composer Gabríel Ólafs.
June 9, 2023 by
Composer Robert Beaser has been fired from the renowned performing arts conservatory after an independent investigation found that he had broken Juilliard policies and “misrepresented facts.”
June 8, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“Piano Texas has become, I would say, one of the most prominent piano festivals in the entire world,” says John Owings, Division Chair of Piano at Texas Christian University. The annual festival has become a destination for aspiring professional pianists and includes master classes, recitals, and a distinguished artist concert series. In this feature, Owings… Read more »
June 2, 2023 by
Saariaho, who battled a male-dominated educational system in her native Finland, forged a strong and singular voice in contemporary music.
June 2, 2023 by
Teens in jail in Virginia collaborate with musicians to compose songs, write poetry and find their voices after run-ins with the law.
May 25, 2023 by
Sunday’s finale marks the end of Succession and its iconic opening theme. Composer Nicholas Britell reflects on shaping the show’s signature sound over four seasons — and what he might do next.
May 15, 2023 by
The Icelandic composer talks about the creative forces behind her distinctive music, her presence in the movie Tár and the “dome of energy” that fuels her country’s artistic productivity.