June 27, 2024 by Justin Bowers
The versatile singer, who emphasizes self-acceptance, says his mission is to be a bridge from the classical community to pop, jazz and R & B. And if you’re not a fan, that’s okay.
June 27, 2024 by
Virtuosic pianist and composer Beethoven suffered from several debilitating ailments. A new study suggests lead poisoning may be at least partly to blame.
June 26, 2024 by Amy Bishop
From being stung by a wasp onstage, to having a heat stroke mid-performance, it takes a special fortitude to be an actor in a production of Shakespeare in the Park. In this podcast, WRR’s Amy Bishop speaks with Mikaela Baker, who plays Olivia in “Twelfth Night” and Adrian Godinez, who plays Odysseus in “The Odyssey,”… Read more »
June 25, 2024 by
Our updated list of the year’s best songs includes a sweet reflection from beabadoobee, Nathy Peluso’s wildly infectious “Aprender A Amar,” the mind-blowing virtuosity of pianist Yuja Wang and more. Featured songs and artists:1. Nathy Peluso: “APRENDER A AMAR,” from ‘GRASA’2. Jakob Lindberg: “Musette” and “Tombeau” from ‘Robert de Visée: Theorbo Solos’3. Brijean: “Workin’ On… Read more »
June 19, 2024 by Therese Powell
The Oak Cliff Film Festival is back for its 13th season. Here are 6 movies that organizers of the fest say you definitely need to catch.
June 13, 2024 by Therese Powell
Dad doesn’t need another tie. Surprise him this Father’s Day with one of these cool events.
June 11, 2024 by
The name of the great contralto and civil rights icon now lives above the doors to the grand hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
June 3, 2024 by Norma Cavazos - The Dallas Morning News
Parades, music, parties and more coming to North Texas in June.
May 29, 2024 by Justin Bowers
About 25 years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brings his cello — aka “Petunia” — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation.
May 28, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“The goal is to keep bringing people out to share these timeless stories out under the stars,” says Jenni Stewart, Interim Executive and Artistic Director of Shakespeare Dallas, presenting its 52nd season of Shakespeare in the Park this summer. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Stewart talks about their upcoming productions of Twelfth Night”… Read more »
May 22, 2024 by Therese Powell
Besides breaking out the sunscreen and blowing up pool floaties, you should definitely welcome the season with one of these cool (long) weekend events.
May 21, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“I think the audience will be amazed by how well a children’s chorus can perform a piece of music that’s as complex as this one,” says Ellie Lin, Artistic Director of the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus, who is presenting the world premiere of a work written especially for the chorus. Hear more about the chorus… Read more »
May 20, 2024 by
Faliks draws from her Ukrainian-Jewish heritage and Mikhail Bulgakov’s anti-censorship novel The Master and Margarita for a new album.
May 17, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
Will Evans, owner of Deep Vellum Books and bookstore, is being honored for his efforts spreading French literature through English translations.
May 15, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“If you want to hear really great music that you know and love, this is a concert that you don’t want to miss,” says Steve Jobman, Artistic Director of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church’s music ministry. The church’s upcoming Americana concert featuring choir, orchestra, organ, and bell choir will be a mix of American classical, film… Read more »