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Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Three Commissions for three DSO Principals… That’s a big deal.

What’s it like to have a piece of music written especially for you? Ask Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Senior Principal Associate Concertmaster Gary Levinson, Principal Timpani Brian Jones, and Principal Bassoon Ted Soluri, who will all be performing concertos commissioned just for them during the 2019-2020 season, thanks to the DSO’s Principal Chair Endowment Program.

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Why Dallas Bach Society loves performing Monteverdi

Dallas Bach Society, the Southwest’s primary resource for early music, is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Claudio Monteverdi’s Book VII madrigals of 1619 with a concert devoted to this amazing, brilliant, and highly expressive music, performed by a great ensemble of solo singers, with a chamber ensemble including lute and theorbo. Hear WRR’s Barry Samsula… Read more »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Meet one of Dallas’ most philanthropic families

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 »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: A cosmic collaboration between RSO and UTD for the first time ever

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 »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Why The British Emporium is DFW’s Downton Abbey Headquarters

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 »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Want a hometown Independence Day experience? Go to McKinney

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 »