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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,...

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.

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4 years into the war, a Ukrainian pianist processes Russiaโ€™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.

In a new album, the Ukranian-born, New York-based pianist and composer Vadim Neselovskyi channels the horror and hope heโ€™s felt since Russiaโ€™s incursion.

24.02.2026 22:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're proud to announce that From The Top is finding a new home with KERA: bit.ly/4kRupih

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12.02.2026 15:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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KERA acquires From the Top, a program highlighting young classical musicians | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM The radio program airs on nearly 200 stations across the country, including WRR 101.1 FM in Dallas

The radio program airs on nearly 200 stations across the country, including WRR 101.1 FM in Dallas

12.02.2026 15:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Bringing the Bard to life with FWSO & DTC | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Two of the oldest forms of performing arts unite in Fort Worth when Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Theater Center present "Shakespeare at the Symphony."

Two of the oldest forms of performing arts unite in Fort Worth when Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Theater Center present "Shakespeare at the Symphony."

11.02.2026 01:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dallas Opera leader will leave Texas, take new role in Toronto | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Ian Derrer announced he will lead the Canadian Opera Company when his current contract expires

Ian Derrer announced he will lead the Canadian Opera Company when his current contract expires

10.02.2026 19:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tito Charneco, who was gigging in NYC before studying at UNT, could be headed for a jazz Grammy | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM The saxophonist is among the contributors to "Original Influencers: Dizzy, Chano & Chico" which is up for Best Latin Jazz Album.

The saxophonist is among the contributors to "Original Influencers: Dizzy, Chano & Chico" which is up for Best Latin Jazz Album. bit.ly/4tbdHxR

01.02.2026 17:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRRโ€™s March March Countdown 2026! | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM WRR101 is the place for classical music and the arts in North Texas, powered by its listeners.
28.01.2026 19:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Valentineโ€™s weekend at the symphony | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Romance your Valentine at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with the impassioned music of Tchaikovskyโ€™s timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

Romance your Valentine at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with the impassioned music of Tchaikovskyโ€™s timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

27.01.2026 23:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Move over piano. The Cliburn announces a new competition for conductors. | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM The Fort Worth organization is best known for its international piano competition. The inaugural conducting competition will take place in 2028 in Houston.

The Fort Worth organization is best known for its international piano competition. The inaugural conducting competition will take place in 2028 in Houston.

23.01.2026 00:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Love classical music AND Latin pop? Hereโ€™s a preview of DSOโ€™s La Vida Loca program in January | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Emilio Alvarez and Principal Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Presents, Enrico Lopez-Yaรฑez, discuss the upcoming Dallas Symphony program La Vida Loca with Latin Pops music from the 90s and early 2000s.

Emilio Alvarez and Principal Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Presents, Enrico Lopez-Yaรฑez, discuss the upcoming Dallas Symphony program La Vida Loca with Latin Pops music from the 90s and early 2000s.

20.01.2026 18:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Catching up with Cliburn gold medalist Aristo Sham ahead of his Texas return | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Fresh off his 2025 Cliburn Gold Medal win, pianist Aristo Sham returns to Texas to perform Brahmsโ€™ First Piano Concerto with the Waco Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Larry Loh, on Thursday,...

Fresh off his 2025 Cliburn Gold Medal win, pianist Aristo Sham returns to Texas to perform Brahmsโ€™ First Piano Concerto with the Waco Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Larry Loh, on Thursday, January 22nd.

20.01.2026 17:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BBC takes an American roadtrip to explore Dallas-Fort Worthโ€™s music scene | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM In their new American special, BBCโ€™s Radio 3 explores music in Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Boston and L.A.

In their new American special, BBCโ€™s Radio 3 explores music in Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Boston and L.A.

15.01.2026 23:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Emilio Alvarez and DSO Music Director Fabio Luisi discuss Brucknerโ€™s 9th Symphony | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Ahead of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's performance of Bruckner's 9th Symphony, January 15-16, 2026, DSO Music Director, Fabio Luisi sits down with WRR's Emilio Alvarez to discuss the enigmatic composer...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Emilio Alvarez and DSO Music Director Fabio Luisi discuss Brucknerโ€™s 9th Symphony:

12.01.2026 19:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: The debut of DFWโ€™s newest holiday tradition | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM In an evening of classical Christmas carols performed by Dallas String Quartet, to a genre-crossing repertoire of more contemporary holiday tunes, Ion Zanca describes Christmas at the Winspear as a pop/rock...

In an evening of classical Christmas carols performed by Dallas String Quartet, to a genre-crossing repertoire of more contemporary holiday tunes, Ion Zanca describes Christmas at the Winspear as a pop/rock holiday spectacular.

08.12.2025 23:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: This young conductor got the call, and she delivered | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM WRR weekend host Brooke Scholl sits down with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's assistant conductor Shira Samuels-Shragg to unpack her remarkable, last-minute debut leading the Dallas Symphony Orchestra...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: This young conductor got the call, and she delivered:

25.11.2025 23:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Cellist Juliette Herlinโ€™s debut album is out | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Praised for her โ€œimpressive artistryโ€ and โ€œwonderful bowing techniqueโ€ (San Francisco Classical Voice), French cellist Juliette Herlin has performed throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, and South...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Cellist Juliette Herlinโ€™s debut album is out:

20.11.2025 23:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Dame Jane Glover on her Mahler 4 debut with the Fort Worth Symphony | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Ahead of her debut as Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's Principal Guest Conductor, acclaimed British conductor Dame Jane Glover chatted with Amy Bishop about her lifelong dream of conducting Mahler's 4th...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Dame Jane Glover on her Mahler 4 debut with the Fort Worth Symphony: bit.ly/4qYHzMJ

14.11.2025 15:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Bruce Wood Dance Dallasโ€™ 16th season is ready to โ€˜Glowโ€™ | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM From music by Mozart, to Steve Reich, to Chet Baker, Bruce Wood Dance's season opener should live up to its title: "Glow." In this conversation with WRR's Amy Bishop, BWD Artistic Director Joy Bollinger...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Bruce Wood Dance Dallasโ€™ 16th season is ready to โ€˜Glowโ€™:

13.11.2025 15:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: A 40th anniversary milestone for Chamber Music International | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Dallas-based Chamber Music International presents three all-star musiciansโ€“ violinist Cho-Liang Lin, cellist Clive Greensmith, and pianist Jon Kimura Parker โ€“ for an evening of works by Brahms and...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: A 40th anniversary milestone for Chamber Music International:

11.11.2025 23:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: SMUโ€™s commitment to cultivating tomorrowโ€™s composers, today | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM The Emerging Sounds concert, presented by Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts, has been described as a vibrant representation of what SMU composition students have to offer. The...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: SMUโ€™s commitment to cultivating tomorrowโ€™s composers, today: bit.ly/4qE6hSF

05.11.2025 15:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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KXTโ€™s Public Music Meetings KXT's Public Music Meetings give you a chance to hear unreleased music and determine which new songs will be added to our rotation.

KXT Public Music Meetings: bit.ly/47C0sfQ

03.11.2025 15:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Meet the DFW composer with a brand new piano concerto | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Arsentiy Kharitonov, a composer and pianist based here in North Texas, has just had his impressive and dramatic Concerto for Piano and Orchestra recorded with the Kandinsky Symphony Orchestra and released...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Meet the DFW composer with a brand new piano concerto:

23.10.2025 14:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Whale calls, frog croaks: A composer debuts Puerto Ricoโ€™s loss in Dallas | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Whale calls. Glaciers melting. Frog croaks. These are sounds audiences might not expect in an orchestral concert hall but were featured in last weekโ€™s world premiere of Angรฉlica Negrรณnโ€™s For Everything...

Whale calls, frog croaks: A composer debuts Puerto Ricoโ€™s loss in Dallas:

22.10.2025 22:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Wilhelmina Smithโ€™s new release featuring works by Indigenous composer/cellist Dawn Avery | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Wilhelmina Smith is regarded as a cellist whose artistic mission embraces a conversation through music, one that enthusiastically encompasses the music of the present placed within the context of a living...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Wilhelmina Smithโ€™s new release featuring works by Indigenous composer/cellist Dawn Avery:

21.10.2025 14:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Guitarist Sharon Isbin and her latest release, โ€˜Romanticoโ€™ | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Hailed as the "Monet of the classical guitar" by Atlanta Journal, Sharon Isbin is a longtime fixture in the genre with multiple GRAMMY awards and an ever-growing list of accolades. WRR's Brooke Scholl...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Guitarist Sharon Isbin and her latest release, โ€˜Romanticoโ€™: bit.ly/49dGIRX

20.10.2025 22:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Maria Callas makes her Dallas return (sort of) | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM In November 1957, the Dallas Civic Opera (now The Dallas Opera) officially opened with a headlining concert starring Maria Callas at the State Fair Music Hall (now Music Hall at Fair Park). Audiences...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Maria Callas makes her Dallas return (sort of):

14.10.2025 22:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Angelica Negronโ€™s passion for the unexpected | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM WRR's Amy Bishop visits with composer/instrumentalist Angelica Negron, who describes her new work, 'for everything you keep losing,' set to have its world premiere by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in...

Angelica Negronโ€™s passion for the unexpected:

14.10.2025 14:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Emilio Alvarez and Maestro Miguel-Harth Bedoya on the rhythm of rhythm | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Tags: Arts Access, Classical music, Dallas Arts and Culture, Fort Worth arts and culture, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Go See DFW, Hispanic Heritage Month, KERA Arts, Miguel Harth-Bedoya
13.10.2025 22:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WRR101 Focus on the Arts: This cellist has two albums up for a GRAMMY this year | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Cellist Matt Haimovitz has earned a reputation as a musical pioneer in today's classical music sphere. Two albums by the internationally renowned musician were recently nominated for GRAMMYs: "Schnittke...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: This cellist has two albums up for a GRAMMY this year:

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