January 10, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“There was something in the joy – this kind of utter joy that I was finding in the silence of meditation and of going inwardly thatwas coming through, and it started with lyrics and melodies, and then this whole thing came about,” explains soprano Hila Plitmann, describing her composition, “In this Circle,” which she’ll perform… Read more »
January 9, 2024 by Norma Cavazos - The Dallas Morning News
Parades, concerts, day of service opportunities and more are planned in North Texas.
January 2, 2024 by
In his new biopic Maestro, Cooper was determined not to imitate the legendary Leonard Bernstein. Instead, the actor worked with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin to find his own rhythm.
December 27, 2023 by Therese Powell
Break out the confetti and the noisemakers – it’s almost time to bid 2023 goodbye and welcome the new year. Today also marks the first day of Kwanzaa. In this final installment of our holiday guide, we’ll give you our picks for the best places in North Texas to celebrate both events. You can find… Read more »
December 14, 2023 by Therese Powell
Holidays got you stressed? Cut loose with our picks for this week’s holiday guide. Enjoy a burlesque ballet, pet photos with Santa and a festival that celebrates the little-known Christmas pickle.
December 13, 2023 by
Discover a broad spectrum of this year’s most compelling classical music, from symphonic hell rides and soaring voices to searing string quartets, cathartic choirs and one amazing comeback.
December 12, 2023 by
From the storied Blue Note club in New York, the five-time Grammy-winner talks about the diverse audiences his eclectic music attracts and how he’s reshaping the idea of musical genres.
December 7, 2023 by Amy Bishop
In this feature, WRR’s Kurt Rongey interviews conductor John Jeter about his new release on the Naxos label with the Fort Smith Symphony. The CD features the Fort Smith Symphony and surveys the music of Louis Wayne Ballard, known as the Father of Native American Composers.
December 7, 2023 by Shannon Sutlief - The Dallas Morning News
Here’s where to see some of the best home and lawn displays in Dallas, Collin and Tarrant counties.
December 7, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“Whenever I’m asked about this Christmas tradition, I kind of light up, because it’s such an important one – certainly to Orpheus – but it’s a hugely important one in our community,” says J.D. Burnett, Artistic Director for Dallas-based Orpheus Chamber Singers. Their annual Christmas program has been a beloved tradition for North Texans for… Read more »
