The rising composer talks about the influence of the church on his music and the premiere of his Good News Mass at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Composer Carlos Simon carries his ancestors with him
March 25, 2025 by
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Ashley Jackson brings spirituals to the harp
March 25, 2025 by
The rising harpist explores spirituals, musical ancestors and the influence of church on her new album, Take Me to the Water.
Dallas Opera announces 2025-2026 season, which includes a once-in-a-lifetime production of ‘Carmen’
March 24, 2025 by Amy Bishop
WRR’s Amy Bishop recently caught up with Ian Derrer, TDO’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, for an overview of the season.
Jean-Yves Thibaudet: Tiny Desk Concert
March 21, 2025 by
The famed Frenchman brings all his elegance and colorful playing to music by Ravel, Brahms and Villa-Lobos.
They may seem mysterious to competitors, but Cliburn judges understand the stakes in Fort Worth
March 20, 2025 by Anne Bothwell
I got to the Pepsico Recital Hall early one morning this week, when the day’s first competitors were still warming their fingers in nearby practice rooms. Cliburn staff were trickling into the building, all surpirsingly cheery, despite just leaving this place about 9 hours ago. The reason for my early arrival, my secret mission, was… Read more »
In Fort Worth, auditioning for the Cliburn is like “a gladiator fight with a lion”
March 19, 2025 by Emilio Alvarez
WRR’s Emilio Alvarez checks in with three pianists who hope to make the cut at auditions for the prestigious competition.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: 15 years of Bruce Wood Dance
March 18, 2025 by Amy Bishop
“Go big or go home” was one of Bruce Wood’s favorite expressions, and the Bruce Wood Dance company is honoring his legacy with their upcoming Texas-inspired gala concert. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, BWD Artistic Director Joy Bollinger gives a sneak peek into a night that’ll include dancing, live music, rhinestones galore, and… Read more »
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Intersecting art & faith through improvisational organ
March 17, 2025 by Amy Bishop
Organist and composer Zvony Nagy describes the Stained Glass Vespers series at Dallas’ King of Glory Lutheran Church as an intersection of fine arts within a spiritual, contemplative space. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Nagy talks about an upcoming event at the church, where he’ll provide organ improvisations on the narration of “The… Read more »
Join WRR’s Emilio Alvarez at The Cliburn auditions in Fort Worth
March 17, 2025 by Emilio Alvarez
WRR’s Emilio Alvarez is taking in the auditions for the Cliburn Internationl PIano Competition. Join him Tuesday at TCU. It’s free.
Steve Reich has always been to able to hear the pulse
March 14, 2025 by
The 88-year-old composer, who talks as fast as the interlocking phrases of his music, looks back on crucial moments in a career that moved minimalism into the mainstream.
