Composer Carlos Simon carries his ancestors with him
The rising composer talks about the influence of the church on his music and the premiere of his Good News Mass at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
View ArticleWRR101 Focus on the Arts: DSO’s mastery of Mahler & mindreading
Nearing his 6th season as Music Director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Fabio Luisi has reached a new level of oneness with the musicians, to the point of almost “reading each other’s minds.” In...
View ArticleJulia Bullock & Christian Reif: Tiny Desk Concert
The soprano and her pianist husband offer a deeply considered look at the human condition through seven distinct songs.
View ArticleSandbox Percussion: Tiny Desk Concert
From plumbing pipes and rice bowls to vibraphones and one big bass drum, Sandbox Percussion makes mesmerizing music that you have to see to believe.
View ArticleWRR101 Focus on the Arts: Bass Raymond Aceto returns with the FWSO for...
“There’s all the things we love about opera, right? Lust, rage…. all the wonderful things that, of course, unfortunately, are still timely – but it’s such a beautiful story and such a beautiful opera,”...
View ArticleMeet the 30 pianists selected for 2025 Cliburn competition in Fort Worth
Some of the world's best pianists will travel to Fort Worth in May for the prestigious competition.
View ArticleSharon Isbin & Amjad Ali Khan’s Strings for Peace: Tiny Desk Concert
The classical guitarist offers a mesmerizing East meets West collision, teaming up with a family of Indian musicians who play the sarod, a darker-toned cousin of the sitar.
View ArticlePope Francis, the music nerd: a playlist
The pontiff, who possessed a sizable record collection, was a keen listener. Hear his favorite tracks — from Bach to Piazzolla — and a few more that might have caught his discerning ear.
View ArticleWRR101 Focus on the Arts: What’s new about Dallas Arts Month 2025?
“This is my favorite time of year, because I know that we’re planting the seeds that will not only contribute to the economy here, but that will truly be changing lives for our residents and our...
View ArticleJennifer Higdon won’t apologize for writing accessible music
As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music communicate to everyone — from farmers to children to the classical music intelligentsia.
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