April 4, 2024 by Amy Bishop
You may also know the Greater Dallas Choral Society (GDCS) by its previous name – The Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas. A couple of years ago, the artistic staff of CCGD and most of the singers reorganized under the new name, but are continuing the 25-year legacy of CCGD. WRR’s Amy Bishop visited with Kimberley… Read more »
April 4, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
Heard everything you want to about the upcoming solar eclipse? Even if you’re tired of it, some psychologists say, watching it could be good for you.
April 4, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
Did you know a solar eclipse inspired Nat Turner that he should launch his slave rebellion? Or that predicting an eclipse arguably marks the start of modern science – in 586 B.C.?
April 4, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Kristin Chenoweth returns to the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, which she inaugurated when it originally opened. She took some time to talk to WRR’s Kurt Rongey about what to expect at her upcoming Dallas concert, what it was like to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House, and about her continuing efforts to promote music… Read more »
April 3, 2024 by
When he takes over, in the fall of 2027, he will be the youngest music director in the orchestra’s 133-year history.
April 3, 2024 by Norma Cavazos - The Dallas Morning News
The April 8 event is expected to draw thousands of eclipse enthusiasts to North Texas.
March 28, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“It’s very whimsical, it’s very engaging, and it’s a blend of poems, motivational messages, and music – all of that put together,” says Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Music Director and Conductor of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra, describing Wild Symphony by NY Times bestselling author Dan Brown. The group will present the work in a kid-friendly… Read more »
March 28, 2024 by
The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.
March 27, 2024 by
One of the most performed living composers unpacks the power of melody in her music, her unconventional path to success and how visual art guides her process.
March 21, 2024 by Amy Bishop
In this podcast with WRR’s Kurt Rongey, pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin talks in-depth about his experiences writing a commissioned work for The Cliburn, where North Texas fits into the worldwide music scene, what it was like recording his own music, and what’s coming up in new releases.Photo by Sim Cannety-Clarke
