September 24, 2019 by Amy Bishop
CMI’s 2019-2020 season begins with a concert unlike anything they’ve done before, including a work by Tan Dun that involves using water and rocks as instruments. Hear Artistic Director Philip Lewis chat with WRR’s Amy Bishop about this bold premiere, plus other highlights of their upcoming season.
September 10, 2019 by Amy Bishop
The Hegi family is being honored with the annual Flora Award by Texas Discovery Gardens, which serves to recognize outstanding citizens who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, education and the advancement of the environment and quality of life. Fred, Peter and Brian Hegi join WRR’s Amy Bishop to discuss their passion for philanthropy…… Read more »
August 30, 2019 by Amy Bishop
It’s the first time the Richardson Symphony Orchestra and UT Dallas have collaborated and they’re doing it in a big way. The “Celestial Celebration” is a multi-media performance and installation inspired by the Apollo 11 moon landing and takes place at the Eisemann Center on Saturday, September 7th at 8 pm. Hear RSO’s Music Director… Read more »
August 27, 2019 by Amy Bishop
The Downton Abbey movie premieres in theaters soon… Do you have your fascinator yet?? The BEST Downton Abbey movie event in DFW is being hosted by WRR and The British Emporium at Alamo Drafthouse in Las Colinas on September 20 , 2019. Listen to Amy Bishop’s conversation with the store’s owner, Sheela Bailey, about what’s… Read more »
August 21, 2019 by Amy Bishop
“Texture and Our Senses” is the theme for the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth’s 32nd season. What’s the inspiration behind the title? Listen and find out! Director Gary Levinson chats with WRR’s Amy Bishop about some of the things to look forward to this season.
June 24, 2019 by Amy Bishop
It’s an event that has branded McKinney as a place with a small-town feel, despite being one of the country’s fastest growing cities: The annual Red, White and BOOM Independence Day celebration, featuring a hometown parade, car show, and an epic fireworks display. Hear WRR’s Amy Bishop talk with the city’s Ryan Mullins about the… Read more »
June 24, 2019 by Amy Bishop
Celebrating its 22nd year, the Mimir Chamber Music Festival is famous for focusing on emerging artists. Hear WRR’s Barry Samsula chat with Mimir’s Founder and Executive Director Curt Thompson about why music lovers should not miss this annual summer favorite.
June 5, 2019 by Amy Bishop
“French music is elusive, like perfume,” says Piano Texas Founder and Executive Director Tamas Ungar. “It is something that cannot be touched and it is something that is inherently part of French culture.” For the first time in Piano Texas’ 38-year history, they are presenting a program of French music, performed mostly by French pianists.… Read more »
May 22, 2019 by Amy Bishop
It’s the second Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival, but the first time in the organization’s history that it’ll be held in Dallas instead of Fort Worth. The final round will include the pianists performing alongside the Dallas Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestra Ruth Reinhardt, who talks about her excitement about the… Read more »
May 15, 2019 by Amy Bishop
For the first time in the organization’s history, The Cliburn will hold a competition in Dallas when it launches the second Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival May 31-June 8, 2019. Hear the organization’s President and CEO Jacques Marquis and Director of Artistic Planning Sandra Doan talk about the significance of this event for… Read more »
