How did Bach influence Beethoven? Listen to find out! WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with Dallas Bach Society’s Artistic Director James Richman about an all-Beethoven program they’re bringing to DFW in a Covid-aware environment. Classical 101 WRR · Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Dallas Bach Society honors Beethoven!

When the pandemic forced performance cancellations in March, The Dallas Opera wasted no time launching their successful digital platform, TDO Network. As of October 2020, they’ve received more than 45 million views from people around the world. Listen as WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with TDO’s General Director and CEO Ian Derrer about the company’s vision… Read more »

Described as a “force of nature,” Afton Battle returns to her home state of Texas as Fort Worth Opera’s new General Director. Take a listen to her delightful conversation with WRR’s Amy Bishop on everything ranging from her vision for the company, growing up in West Texas, and how she first fell in love with… Read more »

In this informative and engaging interview with Richardson Symphony Orchestra Maestro Clay Couturiaux, he chats with WRR’s Amy Bishop on a number of subjects: How does an orchestra adapt during a pandemic? Why is it important to move forward with live orchestral performances? What makes Beethoven’s 8th Symphony so unique? And the violinist did WHAT… Read more »

In response to the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the North Texas arts community, TACA — The Arts Community Alliance — is rolling out its new Resiliency Initiative. WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with TACA President and Executive Director Terry Loftis about what the initiative involves and why it’s crucial to Dallas’ arts ecosystem… Read more »

With performance venues shuttered during the pandemic, arts groups are rethinking ways of connecting with their audiences. Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop chat with Fine Arts Chamber Players’ Basically Beethoven Festival Director Alex McDonald about moving their flagship summer series to an online platform. Classical 101 WRR · Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: FACP… Read more »

What first comes to mind when you think of physics? Perhaps not music. However, music is influenced by science in more ways that you may realize! Learn more in this fascinating podcast by a DSO Teen Council member, complete with musical examples.

In a genre long associated with males, DSO Teen Council member Nandika sheds light on the contributions of past and present female powerhouse composers in this thought-provoking podcast. (Photo: Julia Wolfe, copyright Peter Serling, 2009)

How is contemporary classical music defined? There’s no simple answer! In this podcast, DSO Teen Council member Daniela dives into the compelling topic with musical examples.

With the announcement of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s thrilling 2020/2021 season, WRR’s Amy Bishop sits down with Maestro Fabio Luisi to learn more about his artistic vision for the symphony. You’ll also hear about his childhood in Italy, visiting Dallas for the first time, and his passion for fragrance. Photo credit: Barbara Luisi

Now in its 19th year, the University of Texas at Dallas’ Guitar Competition and Festival has become a destination for guitarists and guitar lovers. Hear Director Enric Madriguera and Guitar Advisory Board chairman Russell Cleveland speak with WRR’s Amy Bishop about this year’s highlights and why the event continues to draw international talent

Every year, TACA — The Arts Community Alliance — honors two people who have made immense contributions to supporting the artistic ecosystem of North Texas. WRR’s Amy Bishop sat down for an engaging conversation with the 2020 Silver Cup Award honorees, former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and business/community leader Matrice Ellis-Kirk.

The Verdigris Ensemble is known for its thoughtful and immersive multi-media choral performances. That reputation continues with a compelling new production inspired by the stories of the American environmental disaster of the 1930s, known today as the Dust Bowl. Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop visit with Verdigris Ensemble’s founder and Artistic Director Sam Brukhman about this… Read more »

Described as harmonically daring and avante-garde, the American Baroque Opera Co. and Ballet Dallas present “The Elements” as part of the Dallas Arts District’s Elevator Project. Hear WRR’s Barry Samsula chat with ABO Co’s Artistic Director Eric Smith about this production, which combines rarely heard instrumental and vocal music of the baroque with modern ballet.

This October, WRR’s Matt Rogers is taking listeners on an incredible journey to Europe’s Imperial Cities: Vienna, Prague, and Budapest! Wondering what this luxurious trip from Collette Travel includes? Listen to this conversation with the organization’s Dominic Edwards to learn more! Get info about the trip here.