September 18, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Dallas Chamber Music Society is launching into its 80th season with the acclaimed Brentano String Quartet, performing a program balanced with lighter and heavier fare by Haydn, Britten, and Mendelssohn. Violinist Serena Canin and DCMS Executive Director spoke with WRR’s Amy Bishop about the concert, plus gave a quick glimpse into what else is on… Read more »
September 17, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“We have thirty artists over those six programs who hail from ten different countries….I wish that our world leaders could get along as well as the musicians of the world, who just want to make beautiful music together,” says Philip Lewis, founder and Artistic Director of Chamber Music International. In this feature with WRR’s Amy… Read more »
September 16, 2024 by Amy Bishop
The assassination of Julius Caesar was more than two thousand years ago, but it resonates more than ever today. In this podcast, WRR’s Amy Bishop discusses the story of Caesar with actor T.A. Taylor, who stars in Shakespeare Dallas’ production of Shakespeare’s theatrical retelling of the historical event.
September 11, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“The whole season really is based around establishing Dallas as a cultural hub, so all four of our concerts are different stages of that,” says Sam Brukhman, Founding Artistic Director of Dallas-based Verdigris Ensemble. The group is embarking on another bold new season of new works and immersive storytelling, which they’ve titled “Transcend.” In this… Read more »
September 11, 2024 by Therese Powell
Enjoy fiestas, music, food and more this Mexican Independence Day.
September 6, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Since 1989, the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth has been bringing the crème de la crème of the world’s chamber musicians together for performances – some who have been playing together for decades, and others who are just beginning their upward trajectory, such as the Balourdet Quartet. Artistic Director Gary Levinson chats with Amy… Read more »
September 3, 2024 by Amy Bishop
You voted for your favorites and we counted them back! Here WRR listeners’ favorite pieces of classical music for 2024: 1 Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 ‘Choral’ 2 Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concertos 3 Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 ‘From the New World’ 4 Barber: Adagio for Strings,… Read more »
August 30, 2024 by
Rapper RZA, who helped launch the Wu-Tang Clan hip hop group in the 1990s, tries his hand in classical music by composing for a ballet inspired by Greek musical scales during the pandemic.
August 29, 2024 by Therese Powell
Heads up: the last three-day weekend of the summer is just ahead. Give summer the send off it deserves with one of these events.
August 29, 2024 by
A box set featuring previously unreleased recordings sheds new light on the life and legacy of Paul Robeson, a bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player and activist.
August 29, 2024 by Justin Bowers
As music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Heyward is the youngest to lead a major American orchestra and the first Black music director in the organization’s 107-year history.
August 22, 2024 by
A new album from the guitarist for the rock band The National spotlights pieces he’s written for friends like Katia Labèque, Colin Currie and Pekka Kuusisto.
August 22, 2024 by Justin Bowers
NPR’s A Martínez speaks with Bryce Dessner, a member of the rock band The National, about his classical music debut. The album — “Solos” — comes out Friday on Sony Classical.
August 9, 2024 by
The rising young pianist, from a family of seven musical siblings, offers dynamic music by brother and sister Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn.
August 8, 2024 by Therese Powell
Looking for things to do in these waning days of summer break? Check out our list of adventures.