May 12, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“Every single person that goes to the theater is going to be able to identify with – if not several – at least one of the conflicts, one of the struggles,” says Maite Uzal, the actress who plays the sharp tongued, quick-witted Golde in the National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof. Ahead of their… Read more »
May 10, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“The goal of our organization is to, of course, provide a creative outlet for medical professionals – but, also to raise funds for charities that are affiliated with medical organizations that help people and families that are impacted by disease or trauma,” says Susan Fain, founder and executive director of the Fort Worth Medical Orchestra,… Read more »
May 9, 2023 by
The celebrated singer, who led an illustrious, jet-setting career, broke the color barrier as the first Black artist to perform at Germany’s Bayreuth Festival.
May 5, 2023 by
Every dish tells a story for the award-winning New York chef, who creates menus inspired by his Nigerian, creole and South Bronx roots.
May 3, 2023 by
A Jean-Philippe Rameau opera, left unfinished at time of his death and recently completed by a musicologist, gets its premiere 280 years later, with extravagant costumes.
April 29, 2023 by
Opera Ebony was formed when opportunities for Black singers were few and far between. The company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, but may not survive its 81-year-old founder.
April 29, 2023 by
Mo Willems’ picture book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! turns 20 this month. To mark the anniversary, Willems and Renee Fleming presented the pigeon’s story in an opera at the Kennedy Center.
April 28, 2023 by
This recording is intimate and physical, a harsh reminder of the pain he endured while battling cancer.
April 27, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“Our motto is: ‘Sing for joy,’” says Ian Gill, founding Music and Artistic Director of the Richardson Community Chorale. “So, that’s a big thing for us. Singing is one of the most joyous things that we can do together.” Ian spoke with WRR’s Amy Bishop about the RCC’s next concert, From Opera to Broadway, which… Read more »
April 27, 2023 by
British writer and comic book author Neil Gaiman launches first studio music album with Australia’s FourPlay String Quartet.
April 26, 2023 by
With a who’s who of forward-thinking guitarists, Bill Orcutt brings his ecstatic minimalism to the Tiny Desk.
April 25, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“I don’t know that any other art festival in the country does this… We are 100% fundraiser, so we give all of our net proceeds back to the charities, and also for our local CISD scholarships,” says Kathy Talley, the 2023 Chair for Art in the Square in Southlake, hosted by the Southlake Women’s Club.… Read more »
April 24, 2023 by Justin Bowers
Gathering music, new and old, from around the world, the thoughtful pianist finds the core of humanity amid the chaos.
April 24, 2023 by
Apple recently launched a standalone streaming service for classical music exploration, including guided playlists, exclusive content and detailed metadata. Does Apple Music Classical deliver?
April 23, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“The docket of those incredible folks who we have had the privilege to honor include people like Margaret McDermott, Matrice Ellis Kirk, Margot Perot, (and) former mayor Mike Rawlings,” says Maura Sheffler, the Donna Wilhelm Family President and Executive Director of TACA – The Arts Community Alliance – naming a few of the 88 honorees… Read more »