The 86-year-old Kyiv native, living in exile in Berlin, has a new album of symphonic works that explores the idea of reminiscence.
What’s past is present for Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov
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Dallas fest celebrates comics and culture with roots in the Middle East and South, Southeast Asia.
May 9, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
The Kufiya Comedy Festival grew out of a tiny salon whose owner turned it into a stand-up stage with some very diverse comedians. Now she’s adding food, films and live music. The festival will present local comics such as Sheridi Lester, who’s opened for Jeff Ross, as well as touring talent like Kiki Young, who… Read more »
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: The Swiss Ave. Home Tour returns for Mother’s Day weekend
May 9, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Anyone who has ever driven down Swiss Avenue in East Dallas can understand why the annual Mother’s Day home tour is so popular; the street contains some of the most stunning historic homes of the city. In this feature, WRR’s Amy Bishop speaks with Swiss Ave. Historic District’s resident historian Bob Cox, to hear more… Read more »
One of opera’s greatest hits gets a new and happy ending in Washington
May 9, 2024 by
Giacomo Puccini’s final opera Turandot gets a brand new ending premiered in Washington, with music by a composer known for video game tunes and a librettist who produced ‘Succession’
Beyond Brunch: 14 unique Mother’s Day events around North Texas that mom will love
May 9, 2024 by Therese Powell
Sure mom loves brunch, but how about something different on her special day? Here are some picks that will guarantee to make you mom’s favorite.
Tonight on PBS, Texas artists are spotlighted on ‘The Express Way with Dulé Hill’
May 7, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
The four-part PBS series, The Express Way with Dulé Hill, visited Dallas, Denton and Houston to highlight notable artists.
Tyshawn Sorey wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize in music for ‘Adagio (For Wadada Leo Smith)’
May 7, 2024 by
The composer and percussionist was “shocked beyond belief” after hearing the news on Monday afternoon.
8 Tracks: No beef, just a Madlib beat
May 6, 2024 by
Madlib’s music feels like a magic trick. On this edition of 8 Tracks, we bow down to Madlib’s mastery, plus check out new music by Charly Bliss, Fana Hues and reminisce on an old Ted Leo record.
Jeff Beal’s new collection of solo piano work speaks to living with multiple sclerosis
May 4, 2024 by
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with composer Jeff Beal about his new collection of solo piano works, “The New York Etudes,” and about living and working with multiple sclerosis.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: DSO Maestro Fabio Luisi’s Reflections on The Ring
May 2, 2024 by Amy Bishop
In this podcast with WRR’s Kurt Rongey, DSO Maestro Fabio Luisi discusses the first time he cracked open the score to one of the Ring operas, what the audience can expect at the Ring of the Nibelungs performances, upcoming recording projects and the maestro’s personal highlights for the 2024-2025 DSO season.
13 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo around North Texas
May 2, 2024 by Therese Powell
Cinco de Mayo is springtime at its best—parades, festivals and cold beer. Here’s where to find the best 5th of May celebrations in your neck of the woods.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Brooklyn Rider brings a sense of place everywhere, including Dallas
May 1, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“There’s the physical aspect of resonating together – and then how that goes out and is perceived by an audience – it’s kind of everything,” says Colin Jacobsen, violinist with the Brooklyn Rider string quartet. The group will close Dallas Chamber Music Society’s 2023-24 season with a concert of old and new works at SMU’s… Read more »
Old City Park’s antiques go on sale starting today in Dallas
April 29, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
The city’s park department takes over managing Old City Park in May – and it can’t run a museum. So lampshades, cash registers and quilts will be up for purchase.
Singer Lise Davidsen on her Tiny Desk experience
April 28, 2024 by
NPR’s Scott Detrow spoke with Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen when she visited NPR for her Tiny Desk concert.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: How charities benefit from this North Texas art festival
April 26, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Springtime in DFW brings countless art fairs and festivals, but Southlake’s Art in the Square may be the only one that gives its proceeds back to charities. WRR’s Amy Bishop recently visited with Kathy Talley, the chair of this year’s festival, to learn what new attractions they’ll be offering – and what sets them apart… Read more »