French violinist and social media influencer Esther Abrami releases her new album, Women, featuring music by female composers in a bid to redress historic biases.
Violinist Esther Abrami uncovers ‘hidden treasure’ of music by women
April 28, 2025 by
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Jennifer Higdon won’t apologize for writing accessible music
April 25, 2025 by
As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music communicate to everyone — from farmers to children to the classical music intelligentsia.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: What’s new about Dallas Arts Month 2025?
April 24, 2025 by Amy Bishop
“This is my favorite time of year, because I know that we’re planting the seeds that will not only contribute to the economy here, but that will truly be changing lives for our residents and our visitors,” says Martine Philippe, Director of the Office of Arts and Culture for the City of Dallas. She recently… Read more »
Pope Francis, the music nerd: a playlist
April 23, 2025 by
The pontiff, who possessed a sizable record collection, was a keen listener. Hear his favorite tracks — from Bach to Piazzolla — and a few more that might have caught his discerning ear.
Sharon Isbin & Amjad Ali Khan’s Strings for Peace: Tiny Desk Concert
April 18, 2025 by
The classical guitarist offers a mesmerizing East meets West collision, teaming up with a family of Indian musicians who play the sarod, a darker-toned cousin of the sitar.
Meet the 30 pianists selected for 2025 Cliburn competition in Fort Worth
April 11, 2025 by David Moreno l Fort Worth Report
Some of the world’s best pianists will travel to Fort Worth in May for the prestigious competition.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Bass Raymond Aceto returns with the FWSO for another Wagner warhorse
April 1, 2025 by Amy Bishop
“There’s all the things we love about opera, right? Lust, rage…. all the wonderful things that, of course, unfortunately, are still timely – but it’s such a beautiful story and such a beautiful opera,” says American bass Raymond Aceto, who will join the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in the role of Daland for an upcoming… Read more »
Sandbox Percussion: Tiny Desk Concert
March 28, 2025 by
From plumbing pipes and rice bowls to vibraphones and one big bass drum, Sandbox Percussion makes mesmerizing music that you have to see to believe.
Julia Bullock & Christian Reif: Tiny Desk Concert
March 26, 2025 by
The soprano and her pianist husband offer a deeply considered look at the human condition through seven distinct songs.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: DSO’s mastery of Mahler & mindreading
March 25, 2025 by Amy Bishop
Nearing his 6th season as Music Director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Fabio Luisi has reached a new level of oneness with the musicians, to the point of almost “reading each other’s minds.” In this conversation with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Luisi joins DSO’s Chief Artistic Officer Katie McGuinness for an overview of the organization’s milestone… Read more »
