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.

Dallas symphony fuses music of rapper Kendrick Lamar and composer Igor Stravinsky in concert: bit.ly/42mtVIb

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...

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.

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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!

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!

“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...

“A light in a dark time” – All about Aurora Video Art Night 2026:

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....

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Speaking with Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell ahead of Dallas visit:

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...

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: 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.

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: 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...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Meet the DSO’s 2026 Music Teacher of the Year:

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.

When a lead singer called in sick before showtime, the race began to replace him.

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.

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.

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,...

TICKET GIVEAWAY: Barber’s Violin Concerto with the DSO:

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...

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Yes, opera has real-life superheroes:

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.

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.

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.

We're proud to announce that From The Top is finding a new home with KERA: bit.ly/4kRupih

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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

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."

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

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

Valentine’s weekend at the symphony | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Romance your Valentine at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with the impassioned music of Tchaikovsky’s timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

Romance your Valentine at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with the impassioned music of Tchaikovsky’s timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

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.

Love classical music AND Latin pop? Here’s a preview of DSO’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-Yañez, 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-Yañez, discuss the upcoming Dallas Symphony program La Vida Loca with Latin Pops music from the 90s and early 2000s.

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 Brahms’ 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 Brahms’ First Piano Concerto with the Waco Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Larry Loh, on Thursday, January 22nd.

BBC takes an American roadtrip to explore Dallas-Fort Worth’s music scene | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM In their new American special, BBC’s Radio 3 explores music in Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Boston and L.A.

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

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Emilio Alvarez and DSO Music Director Fabio Luisi discuss Bruckner’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 Bruckner’s 9th Symphony:

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: The debut of DFW’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.

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:

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Cellist Juliette Herlin’s debut album is out | Classical 101.1 FM | WRR-FM Praised for her “impressive artistry” and “wonderful bowing technique” (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 Herlin’s debut album is out:

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