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.
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 »