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Three years ago, a group of young musicians from Afghanistan and their teachers fled Kabul to remake their lives as a community in northern Portugal. Now, they are touring the U.S.
August 6, 2024 by
Three years ago, a group of young musicians from Afghanistan and their teachers fled Kabul to remake their lives as a community in northern Portugal. Now, they are touring the U.S.
August 1, 2024 by
The revered interdisciplinary artist, now in her 80s, remains vigorous and regards the joy of curiosity as the key to staying young.
July 31, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Dallas’ AT&T Performing Arts Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a series of community events this fall. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, ATTPAC’s CEO Warren Tranquada explains how the center served as the catalyst for the Dallas Arts District, and shares details on how North Texas can take part in the celebration.
July 30, 2024 by Justin Bowers
The principal conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra radiates an empathetic, Yoda-like wisdom when it comes to conjuring beautiful sounds from both pros and students.
July 17, 2024 by Amy Bishop
TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President and Executive Director Maura Sheffer points out that this kind of support has always been critically important for arts organizations, but even more so now, as many try to return to their pre-pandemic vitality. She spoke with WRR’s Amy Bishop about the other work TACA has been doing recently to… Read more »
July 16, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“The orchestra just keeps getting better and better, and the European tour demonstrated the depth of admiration in Europe for the Dallas Symphony, which is so special to see,” says Kim Noltemy, whose last day as President and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra was June 28th. She has gone on to assume the role… Read more »
July 10, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“Some people think, ‘Oh my goodness, this is a classical concert. I might find it hard for me to get my head around.’ To them, I would say, ‘I want you to be in the front of the line,’” says Curt Thompson, founder and Executive Director of Fort Worth’s Mimir Chamber Music Festival. In this… Read more »
July 9, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“The concerts I’ve been to since I’ve been an Executive Director there have been phenomenal and it’s such a pleasure to be able to offer something so wonderful at no cost to people who might otherwise not be able to see a concert in a whole year,” says Morgan Vaughan, Executive Director of Basically Beethoven.… Read more »
July 2, 2024 by Therese Powell
Beat the heat with a concert; enjoy a sensory friendly 4th; watch the weenie dogs race or try your luck at a pie-eating contest.
July 1, 2024 by Therese Powell and Norma Cavazos - The Dallas Morning News
Before you head out to celebrate Independence Day, be sure to check out our guide to some of the best July 4th festivities in North Texas