In his work alongside bandmate Adam Wiltzie, McBride warped and wondered at new pathways for ambient music.
Stars of the Lid co-founder Brian McBride has died at 53
August 28, 2023 by
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WRR 101 Focus on the Arts: The excitement and challenges of conducting a film score live
August 25, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“It’s a lot harder than it looks,” says Lawrence Loh, who will conduct the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in their season opener, Amadeus in Concert. “The musicians will have to play in a way (that) they can’t let go, and I can’t let go. I have to keep the music going at the exact tempo and… Read more »
After 12 years, pianist Awadagin Pratt rediscovers his sweet spot
August 25, 2023 by
Absent from the recording studio for more than a decade, the restless musician has commissioned six composers for his new album.
Why you love your favorite music
August 24, 2023 by Alan Melson
There’s neuroscience behind why you love certain songs or pieces of music. Susan Rogers is a cognitive neuroscientist and professor at Berklee College of Music, as well as a multiplatinum record producer. She joins Krys Boyd from KERA News’ “Think” to discuss why our brains respond to certain music, our music personality types, and how music can shape identity.
Sarah Cahill: Tiny Desk Concert
August 18, 2023 by
The intrepid champion of new music turns her attention to female composers, offering a sampler of works by women across four centuries, including a favorite of Louis XIV and an Ethiopian nun.
WRR 101 Focus on the Arts: DFW composer, renowned tenor join forces to unite audiences through music
August 15, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“As a person who gets the chance to go to the places like Whitmore, Carnegie, and take the music of Mozart, Strauss, Schumann, and Schubert, it would also be a good thing if I could take the music of young African American composers who had voices, who had something to say,” says American tenor Lawrence… Read more »
Composer Joan Tower is finally going easy on herself
August 8, 2023 by
With plenty of humor, the octogenarian talks about her far-reaching career — including why she fled the modernist school of composers — and some mysterious visitations from her dead heroes.
After singer David Daniels’ guilty plea, the victim speaks out
August 7, 2023 by
The opera star who once sang on stages around the world suddenly pleaded guilty to sexual assault on Friday. The assaulted man, singer Samuel Schultz, reflects on the experiences he has endured.
Linguist John McWhorter views American music through a wide lens
August 3, 2023 by
The Columbia University professor and New York Times columnist traces the intersecting lines of race and music in American history.
Welcome to the new WRR website!
August 1, 2023 by WRR Staff
WRR 101 is still the same all-classical station you know and love, but we’ve made some much-needed upgrades to our website to improve your experience.
