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WRR Presents

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WRR Presents gives our listeners a special BackStage insight with interviews and performance preludes to upcoming events in and around the Metroplex

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Cliburn Concerts - Alann Sampson February 5, 2010 Kurt Rongey spoke with the Cliburn Foundation's Alann Sampson. They discussed details of the new Cliburn Concerts Season, recent developments for the medalists, and the upcoming fiftieth anniversary of the Cliburn Foundation.

Marvin Hamlisch February 3, 2010 Marvin Hamlisch was named Principal Pops Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He visited with Kurt Rongey and a crowd of WRR listeners Tuesday, February 2 at One Arts Plaza. He also played a few tunes on the WRR Steinway. Listen in on this exclusive podcast.

Spotlight on Chamber Music January 29, 2010 On this edition of Spotlight on Chamber Music, Dallas Chamber Music's Artistic Director, Candace Bawcombe, previews the Claremont Trio, and Dee Smith interviews composer Howard Frazin.

Violinist Emanuel Borok January 21, 2010 Kurt Rongey spoke with DSO concertmaster Emanuel Borok about his upcoming performances of Beethoven's Violin Concerto January 21-24. For more information, www.dallassymphony.com.

Andrew Litton and Jon Kimura Parker January 13, 2010 For the Dallas Symphony's Jan. 14-16 concerts, Music Director Emeritus Andrew Litton and pianist Jon Kimura Parker join forces for the Piano Concerto #1 by Brahms. Kurt Rongey spoke with Parker and Litton about the music, where Litton's recent career has led, and the state of arts support in Parker's homeland of Canada.

Margaret Brouwer, composer December 23, 2009 The noted composer has written a viola concerto that will receive its world-premiere performance with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in January. WRR spoke with Ms. Brouwer about her inspiration for the work and other matters.

Kathy Chamberlain November 20, 2009 WRR's Barry Samsula interviews Kathy Chamberlain, owner/founder of Chamberlain School of Performing Arts and The Chamberlain Ballet Company. Learn more about performances and tickets for the November 27-29 Nutcracker Ballet to be performed at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas.

Gary Levinson and the Dallas Symphony November 19, 2009 Levinson, the senior associate concertmaster of the DSO, appears as soloist in a Vieuxtemps concerto, Nov. 19-22. Here he chats about his life as a concert soloist, recitalist and orchestra member.

Chamber Music International - Hadelich and Rosenthal November 13, 2009 Violinists Augustin Hadelich and Paul Rosenthal are two of the performers featured in Chamber Music International's November 14th performance at St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church in Richardson. They discuss the program and chamber music in general with WRR's Kurt Rongey

DSO assistant conductor Rei Hotoda October 22, 2009 "WRR's Amy Bishop sat down with DSO assistant conductor Rei Hotoda to talk about this year's exciting Halloween family concert at the Meyerson, which is coming up Sunday, October 25th at 2:30 pm. Along with the yearly traditions audience members know and love, Hotoda adds that there will be a couple of new twists to this year's celebration…"

Art Matters

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Since 1988, Quin Mathews and Sharon Benge have hosted the weekly WRR program 'Art Matters', which focuses on the arts in the North Texas area.

Recent Additions

February 7 & 11, 2010 February 8, 2010 On this week's Art Matters, meet some of the major European art collectors from texas and an exhibition that resembles a crashed airplane fills the new space at the Dallas Contemporary.

Jan. 31 & Feb. 4, 2010 February 1, 2010 On this week's Art Matters, learn about the Dallas Art Fair to be held from Feb. 5-7, and a theater festival is named for a local actress with a national reputation.

January 24 & 28, 2010 January 22, 2010 On this week's Art Matters, The Modern in Fort Worth exhibits work by an artist who moved to New York two days before the 9/11 attacks.

January 17 & 21, 2010 January 14, 2010 On this week's Art Matters, visit Beijing China through the eyes of an artist and a local theater company is devoted to the great American musical.

January 10 & 14, 2010 January 13, 2010 On this week's Art Matters, an acclaimed play opens in Dallas and a Fort Worth artist pays homage to the quilt.

January 3 & 7, 2010 January 13, 2010 On this week's Art Matters, a new museum opens in Dallas and a Fort Worth dance company brings unique performances to the Dallas Arts District.

Dec. 27 & 31, 2009 December 28, 2009 On this week's Art Matters, looking back at the old year and forward towards the new.

December 20 & 24, 2009 December 21, 2009 On this week's Art Matters, enjoy the music of the holidays.

December 13 & 17, 2009 December 21, 2009 On this week's Art Matters, get a rare overview of the life of North American Indians and a doctor and lawyer team up to illustrate a fascinating story about persecution and freedom.

December 6 & 10, 2009 December 14, 2009 On this week's Art Matters, Jacob Lawrence prints at DMA and The flute in holiday music.

Other Featured Podcasts

Listen to the Wine Experience on WRR Weekdays at 6:20 p.m. The Wine Experience presents topics relating to choosing and enjoying wine such as matching wine with different foods, virtual walks through vineyards and shopping tips.

Recent Additions

Gary Levinson, violinist November 19, 2009 Gary Levinson, senior associate concertmaster with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, talks about his life and work as a musician.

Listen to the Wine Experience n WRR Weekdays at 6:20 p.m. June 2, 2008 The Wine Experience presents topics relating to choosing and enjoying wine such as matching wine with different foods, wirtual walks through vineyards and shopping tips.

Listen to the Wine Experience n WRR Weekdays at 6:20 p.m. May 2, 2008 The Wine Experience presents topics relating to choosing and enjoying wine such as matching wine with different foods, wirtual walks through vineyards and shopping tips.

Dallas Opera Podcasts

There's no better way to find out what's really happening at The Dallas Opera than to get it straight from the source. Hear interviews with Milestone Culinary Arts Center's Chef Sharon Van Meter, choreographer Candace Evans about her return to The Dallas Opera for Die Fledermaus, bi-lingual docent Barbara Benac, A review of The Dallas Opera's 20th annual vocal competition and of course previews for all the performances. Click here to see the options!

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