Michelle Miller Burns will return to the DSO after running the Minnesota Orchestra.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra names new CEO
June 28, 2024 by Zara Amaechi
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: What to expect at McKinney’s popular Independence Day celebration this year
June 27, 2024 by Amy Bishop
McKinney’s Independence Day celebration started back when the city had a modest population of about 20 thousand residents. Today, their population is well over 200 thousand, but the city still strives to create a small hometown feel for their Red, White and BOOM event. In this feature, WRR’s Amy Bishop speaks with Ryan Mullins, Assistant… Read more »
Beethoven was a classical and romantic composer, but his body was full of heavy metal
June 27, 2024 by
Virtuosic pianist and composer Beethoven suffered from several debilitating ailments. A new study suggests lead poisoning may be at least partly to blame.
Countertenor John Holiday isn’t trying to make you love him
June 27, 2024 by Justin Bowers
The versatile singer, who emphasizes self-acceptance, says his mission is to be a bridge from the classical community to pop, jazz and R & B. And if you’re not a fan, that’s okay.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: The joys and challenges as an actor during Shakespeare in the Park
June 26, 2024 by Amy Bishop
From being stung by a wasp onstage, to having a heat stroke mid-performance, it takes a special fortitude to be an actor in a production of Shakespeare in the Park. In this podcast, WRR’s Amy Bishop speaks with Mikaela Baker, who plays Olivia in “Twelfth Night” and Adrian Godinez, who plays Odysseus in “The Odyssey,”… Read more »
The Contenders, Vol. 12: The songs we can’t stop playing this week
June 25, 2024 by
Our updated list of the year’s best songs includes a sweet reflection from beabadoobee, Nathy Peluso’s wildly infectious “Aprender A Amar,” the mind-blowing virtuosity of pianist Yuja Wang and more. Featured songs and artists:1. Nathy Peluso: “APRENDER A AMAR,” from ‘GRASA’2. Jakob Lindberg: “Musette” and “Tombeau” from ‘Robert de Visée: Theorbo Solos’3. Brijean: “Workin’ On… Read more »
6 can’t-miss picks for this year’s Oak Cliff Film Festival
June 19, 2024 by Therese Powell
The Oak Cliff Film Festival is back for its 13th season. Here are 6 movies that organizers of the fest say you definitely need to catch.
Ditch the tie. 13 Father’s Day events around North Texas that Dad will love
June 13, 2024 by Therese Powell
Dad doesn’t need another tie. Surprise him this Father’s Day with one of these cool events.
Philadelphia Orchestra renames hall after hometown legend Marian Anderson
June 11, 2024 by
The name of the great contralto and civil rights icon now lives above the doors to the grand hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
Here’s where you can celebrate Pride Month around Dallas-Fort Worth
June 3, 2024 by Norma Cavazos - The Dallas Morning News
Parades, music, parties and more coming to North Texas in June.
