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Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Las Colinas, Arlington and Garland Symphonies

What makes playing Bach so fun as a flutist? WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Flute LeeAnne Thompson, the soloist in their upcoming performance of Bach’s Suite No. 2. The program will also include works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Holst, and Mozart. We’ll also talk about the personality of each of the… Read more »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Trinity Episcopal Church premieres a new Requiem

Commemorating their 125th anniversary, the Trinity Episcopal Church Foundation has commissioned a work by composer Nico Gutierrez, a TCU graduate and former member of Trinity’s choir. His “Requiem for the New World” is influenced by Latin American themes that explore the universal topics of death and the afterlife. WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with the church’s… Read more »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: Flora Award recipients Allie Beth and Pierce Allman

“Dallas was founded by entrepreneurs and is built by entrepreneurs. But there’s a time when you need social entrepreneurship, a culture of service. And that’s one of the things that’s important with our company. We give where we live.” Those are the words of real estate powerhouses, philanthropists, and two of the nicest people you’ll… Read more »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: The Richardson Symphony Orchestra

From iconic 19th Century Romantic composers to 20th/21st Century movie scores, the Richardson Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-2019 season covers all the bases. (That’s a pun you’ll better understand once you hear the interview.) Listen as WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with RSO’s Maestro Clay Couturiaux about the entire season, including a spectacular young violinist on opening night!… Read more »

Classical 101.1 WRR Focus on the Arts: American Baroque Opera Co.

The region’s only baroque opera company is back for its 2018-2019 season with familiar favorites by Purcell, Rameau and Scarlatti, plus a lesser-known gem by Vivaldi! WRR’s Amy Bishop chats with ABO’s Artistic Director Eric Smith about the season he’s titled “Myths and Legends.”