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Jazz violinist Scott Tixier on his journey as a musician: bit.ly/4yOczTx
Jazz violinist Scott Tixier on his journey as a musician | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
Scott Tixier is a world-renowned jazz violinist who has recorded with music legends like Stevie Wonder, Beyonce and Elton John to name a few. The French-born musician talks with WRR's Amy Bishop and unpacks...
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: One of Hollywood’s pre-eminent composers calls North Texas home:
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: One of Hollywood’s pre-eminent composers calls North Texas home | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
One of the pre-eminent Hollywood composers is a professor here in North Texas, Bruce Broughton, who in addition to that music from Silverado, wrote the scores for Homeward Bound, Tombstone, The Rescuers...
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Ahead of WRR’s 105th anniversary of the first licensed radio station in Texas, the Texas Broadcast Museum featured us in a recent publication:
Texas Broadcast Museum spotlights WRR’s anniversary | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
Ahead of WRR's 105th anniversary of the first licensed radio station in Texas, the Texas Broadcast Museum featured us in a recent publication: tx broadcast museum wrr anniv. aug 2026Download
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From the North Texas premiere of Derrick Wang's Scalia/Ginsburg in the fall, to a Rossini classic at Bass Performance Hall in the spring, Fort Worth Opera continues its 8-decades-long legacy of bringing world-class opera to the region.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: FW Opera’s season includes a story about a pair of SCOTUS “frenemies” | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
From the North Texas premiere of Derrick Wang's Scalia/Ginsburg in the fall, to a Rossini classic at Bass Performance Hall in the spring, Fort Worth Opera continues its 8-decades-long legacy of bringing...
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You voted for your favorite opera arias, and we counted back them back during June! bit.ly/4bRALum
WRR101 OPERA ARIA COUNTDOWN 2026 RESULTS | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
You voted for your favorite opera arias, and we counted back them back during June!
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One year ago today, federal funding for #publicmedia was cut. What happened next was incredible: the public stepped up for KERA in a big way. One year later, we want to say again, thank you. Our work for North Texas continues. Learn more at kera.org/sustain.
This spring, The Dallas Opera named David Lomelí its general director and CEO. And as we'll learn from Kurt Rongey's conversation with him, he's a man of many talents and interests.
Dallas Opera’s new leader loves singing … and a little gaming, too | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
This spring, The Dallas Opera named David Lomelí its general director and CEO. And as we'll learn from Kurt Rongey's conversation with him, he's a man of many talents and interests.
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: A world premiere at this year’s Mimir Chamber Music Fest: bit.ly/4vvT7ZU
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: A world premiere at this year’s Mimir Chamber Music Fest | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
It's the time of year when many local arts groups are on break for summer, but the Mimir Chamber Music Festival in Fort Worth has been a summer staple for classical music fans for nearly 30 years. This...
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Comedy and whimsy for the summer, followed by tragedy in the fall - Shakespeare Dallas' Jenni Stewart joins WRR's Amy Bishop for a deep dive into the rabbit hole of this year's Shakespeare in the Park, now in its 54th season.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: A sneak peek into Shakespeare in the Park 2026 | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
Comedy and whimsy for the summer, followed by tragedy in the fall - Shakespeare Dallas' Jenni Stewart joins WRR's Amy Bishop for a deep dive into the rabbit hole of this year's Shakespeare in the Park,...
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As Ian Derrer steps down as General Director and CEO of The Dallas Opera, he joins WRR's Amy Bishop for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, the evolving role of opera in modern culture, and the future of the arts in North Texas. bit.ly/4v8QZqf
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: How Ian Derrer Helped Transform The Dallas Opera | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
As Ian Derrer steps down as General Director and CEO of The Dallas Opera, he joins WRR's Amy Bishop for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, the evolving role of opera in modern culture, and...
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Dallas Opera welcomes David Lomelí as new general director CEO:
Dallas Opera welcomes David Lomelí as new general director CEO | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
The Dallas Opera welcomes back David Lomelí, this time as its new director and CEO. Though Lomelí is coming off of a five year stint at the Santa Fe Opera, he has more than a decade of experience working...
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WRR101 March March Countdown 2026 results:
WRR101 March March Countdown 2026 results | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
You voted for your favorite marches and we counted them back during the month of March! Here are the results: 1 Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever2 Williams: Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back3...
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Meet the 2026 TACA Silver Cup honorees: bit.ly/4f06rA8
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Meet the 2026 TACA Silver Cup honorees | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
The 2026 honorees are Nancy Carlson and Andy Smith, who have been committed to volunteerism and arts leadership in Dallas for decades. They joined Maura Sheffler, TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President...
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: How this classical violinist & TV host was influenced by Anthony Bourdain:
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: How this classical violinist & TV host was influenced by Anthony Bourdain | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
In this podcast, WRR's Kurt Rongey spoke to Scott Yoo, conductor, violinist and TV host for the PBS classical music documentary series Now Hear This. They discuss how Anthony Bourdain influenced the show,...
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Chamber Music Society FW welcomes a Cliburn champ for season finale:
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Chamber Music Society FW welcomes a Cliburn champ for season finale | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
In a recent podcast conversation, WRR host Brooke Scholl speaks with Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth Artistic Director and violinist Gary Levinson about the ensemble’s May 9 season finale and the...
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Dallas symphony fuses music of rapper Kendrick Lamar and composer Igor Stravinsky in concert: bit.ly/42mtVIb
Dallas symphony concert fuses music of rapper Kendrick Lamar and composer Igor Stravinsky
Composer Steve Hackman will conduct his Stravinsky X Kendrick Lamar program on April 25.
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Theatre3 is bringing a brand new stage adaptation of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie's beloved murder mystery with all the twists, turns and unexpected endings that an Agatha-phile could hope for. Photo credit: Jeffrey Schmidt
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Theatre Three is bringing a classic murder mystery to life in this new stage adaptation | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
Theatre3 is bringing a brand new stage adaptation of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie's beloved murder mystery with all the twists, turns and unexpected endings that an Agatha-phile could...
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There's a reason that this series received D Magazine's most recent "Best of Big D" award for best summer music series - because nothing else compares!
2026 Summer Music Series at Mockingbird Station returns, presented by the Friends of WRR – Named Best Summer Series in D Magazine’s “Best of Big D!” | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
There's a reason that this series received D Magazine's most recent "Best of Big D" award for best summer music series - because nothing else compares!
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“A light in a dark time” – All about Aurora Video Art Night 2026:
“A light in a dark time” – All about Aurora Video Art Night 2026 | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
Aurora's Video Art Night is an annual exhibition of video artworks presented in unexpected public spaces in North Texas. The showcase spotlights innovative regional and national talent while transforming...
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Speaking with Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell ahead of Dallas visit:
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Speaking with Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell ahead of Dallas visit | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell is the recipient of SMU's 2026 Meadows Award , recognizing an artist of national or international renown who has soared to the utmost height of their profession....
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North Texas-based composer and VOCES8 Composer in Residence Taylor Scott Davis describes his new Requiem as being "a Requiem for our time. It’s about sitting with one another in grief and in hope without needing all of the answers.” bit.ly/4sAkwZc
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: North Texas-based composer Taylor Scott Davis’ Requiem for our time | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
North Texas-based composer and VOCES8 Composer in Residence Taylor Scott Davis describes his new Requiem as being "a Requiem for our time. It’s about sitting with one another in grief and in hope without...
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North Texas audiences will travel back in time through the 1950s, 60s, and 70s with a groovy fundraiser for Bruce Wood Dance, then look forward to the company's big season finale in June 2026. bit.ly/47ioVYi
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Bruce Wood Dance’s groovy fundraiser & fiery season finale | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
North Texas audiences will travel back in time through the 1950s, 60s, and 70s with a groovy fundraiser for Bruce Wood Dance, then look forward to the company's big season finale in June 2026.
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Meet the DSO’s 2026 Music Teacher of the Year:
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Meet the DSO’s 2026 Music Teacher of the Year | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
"People laugh, but I was in kindergarten when I chose to be a music teacher," says Pamela Jenkins, who did end up becoming a music teacher - and has been so for 35 years. Dallas Symphony Orchestra named...
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When a lead singer called in sick before showtime, the race began to replace him.
The drama backstage: How a Miami singer came to Dallas Opera’s rescue with minutes to spare | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
When a lead singer called in sick before showtime, the race began to replace him.
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Musical composer and conductor, David Itkin, sits down with classical music station WRR 101.1 host, Brooke Scholl, and talk growing up with music, his latest book and much more.
KERA ARTS: Musical composer and conductor, David Itkin, talks with WRR | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
Musical composer and conductor, David Itkin, sits down with classical music station WRR 101.1 host, Brooke Scholl, and talk growing up with music, his latest book and much more.
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TICKET GIVEAWAY: Barber’s Violin Concerto with the DSO:
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Barber’s Violin Concerto with the DSO | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
Rising star violinist Alexi Kenney and Principal Guest Conductor at the Metropolitan Opera Daniele Rustioni join together for one of the most-performed 20th century masterpieces. From the first note,...
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Yes, opera has real-life superheroes:
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Yes, opera has real-life superheroes | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Ian Derrer's day began with a phone call that no General Director wants to receive on the day of a performance -the lead role in that evening's production of Don...
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WRR's Emilio Alvarez is joined by Leonidas Kavakos, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Artist-in-Residence, to discuss his three-pronged career as a world-renowned violinist, his new life as an educator, and his quickly developing role as a conductor.
WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Visiting with Leonidas Kavakos | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
WRR's Emilio Alvarez is joined by Leonidas Kavakos, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Artist-in-Residence, to discuss his three-pronged career as a world-renowned violinist, his new life as an educator,...
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In a new album, the Ukranian-born, New York-based pianist and composer Vadim Neselovskyi channels the horror and hope he’s felt since Russia’s incursion.
4 years into the war, a Ukrainian pianist processes Russia’s invasion | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM
In a new album, the Ukranian-born, New York-based pianist and composer Vadim Neselovskyi channels the horror and hope he's felt since Russia's incursion.
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We're proud to announce that From The Top is finding a new home with KERA: bit.ly/4kRupih cc: @wrr101.org
