July 11, 2018 by Amy Bishop
For the first time in its 73 year history, the Fort Worth Opera is premiering a work by a female composer. Amy Bishop chats with Rachel J. Peters about her opera, “Companionship,” which is set for the company’s 2019 opera festival.
June 25, 2018 by Amy Bishop
What if your favorite 1970’s TV sitcom stars took part in a production of Shakespeare? Head out to Samuell Grand Park this summer and see for yourself! WRR’s Amy Bishop talks with members of Dallas’ popular ‘Shakespeare in The Park’ company about the current summer season and plans for the future.
June 21, 2018 by Amy Bishop
More than financial support for artists and performers, more than a partner for arts groups in North Texas, TACA, The Arts Community Alliance, is a driving force behind a vibrant arts community. Maura Sheffler of TACA tells that story with the voices of some of the people who make TACA what it has become today… Read more »
June 19, 2018 by Amy Bishop
Lev Aronson’s life story reads like a movie script and has already inspired at least one book. As the Sixth Cello Festival bearing his name goes through final preparations at SMU, Lev’s stepdaughter, Joy Jamerson, tells WRR’s Amy Bishop about the man who was much more than one of Dallas’ treasured musicians. s
June 6, 2018 by Amy Bishop
Kawai Piano Gallery is hosting a special ‘Blue Piano Event’ Sunday, June 10th featuring Ethan Olaes, an amazing 17-year old musician who was diagnosed with autism when he was 2-years old. WRR’s Madison Johnston visits with Julie Hornok of the National Autism Association of North Texas.
June 6, 2018 by Amy Bishop
WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with Maestro Fabio Luisi, who has just been named as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s new Music Director.
May 31, 2018 by Amy Bishop
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Principal Oboe Erin Hannigan is one of just five orchestral musicians across the country to be recognized for the use of their music in benefit to their communities. Erin tells about the ‘Ford Award’ and her ‘Concerts for Kindness’ in this visit with WRR’s Amy Bishop.
May 25, 2018 by Amy Bishop
Going to your first classical concert can seem intimidating at first… What do you wear? When do you clap? When should you arrive? In this podcast, members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Teen Council address these questions and more, plus give tips for those who are actually performing.
May 23, 2018 by Amy Bishop
You wouldn’t buy a new car without test driving it, so why buy a new instrument without playing it? In this podcast, three members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Teen Council give tips on how to choose a new instrument that’s perfect for you.
May 23, 2018 by Amy Bishop
In Part II, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Teen Council continues its quest to prove that there is classical music to suit all tastes…. It’s just a matter of finding which genre appeals most to the listener. In this second installment, council member Alexa Hassell provides descriptions and audio examples of music ranging from the 19th… Read more »
