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Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: The world’s best guitarists descend upon North Texas for the UTD Guitar Festival!

Whether you’re a guitarist or just a fan, listen to this interesting conversation about classical guitar and the annual Guitar Festival/Competition at the University of Texas at Dallas! UTD head of Guitar Studies/festival director Enric Madriguera and Chairman of the Guitar Advisory Board Russell Cleveland stopped into the WRR studios to talk about how the… Read more »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: The Women’s Chorus of Dallas’ celebration of female composers

Committed to celebrating the contributions of female composers and writers, The Women’s Chorus of Dallas presents their fifth-annual Voices of Women concert, including a world-premiere arrangement by Jocelyn Hagen, of three Dessa songs. Hear TWCD’s Artistic Director Melinda Imthurn talk more about the concert…. and some milestone events coming up for the organization!

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Soprano Susan Graham returns to Texas!

Internationally-renowned soprano Susan Graham returns to her native Texas April 5th for a concert benefiting her alma mater, Texas Tech University and the T.J. and Margaret Talkington College of Visual and Performing Arts. Here she talks about her life, her career, and the upcoming “Evening with alumna Susan Graham” at the Meyerson Symphony Center in… Read more »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: How The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is Making History

For the first time in its history, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has commissioned a composition to observe two historical events: Their 30 year anniversary, plus the legacy of President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in Dallas 55 years ago. Hear a compelling conversation with Texas composer Jesus Martinez and the museum’s… Read more »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Violinist Robert McDuffie and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will rock the Bass!

What does GRAMMY-nominated classical violinist Robert McDuffie have in common with alt rock band R.E.M.? A lot! Hear McDuffie talk about his longtime friendship with R.E.M. founding member Mike Mills, who wrote his Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra especially for the violinist. McDuffie will be the soloist in the work for the… Read more »