How will the opening of a venue in Oklahoma make DFW a richer place musically? Find out in this conversation with superstar pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, Artistic Director of the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Chamber Music Festival. Ticket info here.

For the first time in its history, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has commissioned a composition to observe two historical events: Their 30 year anniversary, plus the legacy of President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in Dallas 55 years ago. Hear a compelling conversation with Texas composer Jesus Martinez and the museum’s… Read more »

What does GRAMMY-nominated classical violinist Robert McDuffie have in common with alt rock band R.E.M.? A lot! Hear McDuffie talk about his longtime friendship with R.E.M. founding member Mike Mills, who wrote his Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra especially for the violinist. McDuffie will be the soloist in the work for the… Read more »

“When you think of Paris, you think of romance, the city of lights and love,” says Sandra Doan, Director of Artistic Planning with The Cliburn, which is centering its 2019 festival around “Iconic Paris.” This exploration of Paris during its Golden Age of the early 20th-Century will feature a stellar group of artists-in-residence, who will… Read more »

“We have to take care of our own now, as adults,” says Souper Bowl of Caring Executive Director Alison Reese. “But we also have to teach our children how to care for those in their community, as well. That’s something that’s incredibly important to our organization.” In a conversation with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Reese explains… Read more »

For the first time in its 48 year history, Shakespeare Dallas is including an indoor Winter season, launching with a production of “Hamlet.” Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop chat with the company’s Executive and Artistic Director Raphael Parry and lead actor Seth Magill (starring as Hamlet) about the production, as well as the poignancy of timing,… Read more »

“This is as much an evening of poetry set to sound as it is music based on poetry,” says Seth Knopp, Artistic Director of Soundings: New Music at the Nasher. The series continues January 4th with the program, “Some Favored Nook” and includes piano, soprano, and baritone. Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop chat with Knopp about… Read more »

Ranging from traditional to contemporary holiday favorites, the Richardson-based Contemporary Chorale presents “Christmas with the Chorale.” Hear Artistic Director Melanie Moore and guest baritone Wes Moore talk about what makes the Chorale — and this concert — unique!

“There are tons of subtle differences and lots of little surprises,” says Tiffany Nichole Greene, director of Dallas Theater Center’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” now in its 40th year as a company production! Hear WRR’s Barry Samsula chat with Greene and Alex Organ, playing the role of Scrooge, to hear what makes DTC’s version… Read more »

Imagine if Monty Python had written an opera about Thanksgiving and had high quality professional opera singers do it. Well, that’s this show. Hear Open Classical’s Mark Landson talk to WRR’s Amy Bishop about his original opera, “The True (Not Exactly True) Story of Thanksgiving, taking place at Four Day Weekend Theater in Dallas and… Read more »

What makes playing Bach so fun as a flutist? WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Flute LeeAnne Thompson, the soloist in their upcoming performance of Bach’s Suite No. 2. The program will also include works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Holst, and Mozart. We’ll also talk about the personality of each of the… Read more »

Commemorating their 125th anniversary, the Trinity Episcopal Church Foundation has commissioned a work by composer Nico Gutierrez, a TCU graduate and former member of Trinity’s choir. His “Requiem for the New World” is influenced by Latin American themes that explore the universal topics of death and the afterlife. WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with the church’s… Read more »

For the first time in Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s history, they’ve named a female as their first Principal Guest Conductor. Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop’s conversation with New Zealand native Gemma New about her plans for the orchestra, her love of Italian food, and fondness for being outdoors… when she has the time! Photo credit: Roy Cox

So much fun it’s…. SCARY. The Dallas Winds present “Frankenstein: The Movie Score” Tuesday, October 30th at Moody Performance Hall, where Jerry Junkin conducts Michael Shapiro’s new score to the cult-classic 1931 film “Frankenstein” which never had music (until now).

Drama, passion, romance, and yes, humor! The Dallas Opera’s season will leave you “Swept Away,” just ask Music Director Emmanuel Villaume, who chatted with WRR’s Amy Bishop about TDO’s 2018-2019 season. Photo credit: Karen Almond, Dallas Opera