Vikings were ruthless warriors, but also preserved art. This has inspired a new album of Lullabies for Piano and Cello from composer Gabríel Ólafs.
Viking heritage inspires soothing lullabies from Icelandic pianist Gabríel Ólafs
June 12, 2023 by
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Juilliard fires former chair after sexual misconduct investigation
June 9, 2023 by
Composer Robert Beaser has been fired from the renowned performing arts conservatory after an independent investigation found that he had broken Juilliard policies and “misrepresented facts.”
WRR 101 Focus on the Arts: Piano Texas is underway at TCU
June 8, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“Piano Texas has become, I would say, one of the most prominent piano festivals in the entire world,” says John Owings, Division Chair of Piano at Texas Christian University. The annual festival has become a destination for aspiring professional pianists and includes master classes, recitals, and a distinguished artist concert series. In this feature, Owings… Read more »
Kaija Saariaho, the composer who explored color and light, has died at age 70
June 2, 2023 by
Saariaho, who battled a male-dominated educational system in her native Finland, forged a strong and singular voice in contemporary music.
Incarcerated teens find escape in music and poems composed with artists
June 2, 2023 by
Teens in jail in Virginia collaborate with musicians to compose songs, write poetry and find their voices after run-ins with the law.
How composer Nicholas Britell created the sound of ‘Succession’
May 25, 2023 by
Sunday’s finale marks the end of Succession and its iconic opening theme. Composer Nicholas Britell reflects on shaping the show’s signature sound over four seasons — and what he might do next.
Structural integrity: Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s rigorous, regenerative music
May 15, 2023 by
The Icelandic composer talks about the creative forces behind her distinctive music, her presence in the movie Tár and the “dome of energy” that fuels her country’s artistic productivity.
WRR 101 Focus on the Arts: Fiddler on the Roof Returns to Dallas!
May 12, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“Every single person that goes to the theater is going to be able to identify with – if not several – at least one of the conflicts, one of the struggles,” says Maite Uzal, the actress who plays the sharp tongued, quick-witted Golde in the National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof. Ahead of their… Read more »
WRR 101 Focus on the Arts: A New Orchestra for Medical Professionals in DFW
May 10, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“The goal of our organization is to, of course, provide a creative outlet for medical professionals – but, also to raise funds for charities that are affiliated with medical organizations that help people and families that are impacted by disease or trauma,” says Susan Fain, founder and executive director of the Fort Worth Medical Orchestra,… Read more »
Trailblazing opera star Grace Bumbry dies at age 86
May 9, 2023 by
The celebrated singer, who led an illustrious, jet-setting career, broke the color barrier as the first Black artist to perform at Germany’s Bayreuth Festival.
