Archives: Posts

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Flora Award recipients Allie Beth and Pierce Allman

“Dallas was founded by entrepreneurs and is built by entrepreneurs. But there’s a time when you need social entrepreneurship, a culture of service. And that’s one of the things that’s important with our company. We give where we live.” Those are the words of real estate powerhouses, philanthropists, and two of the nicest people you’ll… Read more »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: The Richardson Symphony Orchestra

From iconic 19th Century Romantic composers to 20th/21st Century movie scores, the Richardson Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-2019 season covers all the bases. (That’s a pun you’ll better understand once you hear the interview.) Listen as WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with RSO’s Maestro Clay Couturiaux about the entire season, including a spectacular young violinist on opening night!… Read more »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: American Baroque Opera Co.

The region’s only baroque opera company is back for its 2018-2019 season with familiar favorites by Purcell, Rameau and Scarlatti, plus a lesser-known gem by Vivaldi! WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with ABO’s Artistic Director Eric Smith about the season he’s titled “Myths and Legends.”

Focus on the Arts – The 2018 Basically Beethoven Festival

The 38th ‘Basically Beethoven’ Festival continues through the end of the month in Dallas. The Fine Arts Chamber Players annual summer series features established performers as well as up and coming North Texas talents each Sunday in July. Festival Executive Director Alex McDonald, Assistant Director Jeff Tullis and WRR’s Barry Samsula sat down for this… Read more »