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Concert reviews, artist profiles, and music festival photo recaps by Sherri Tilley.
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Concert Review: DSO AT&T Gala
09/14/14 | SHERRI TILLEY
The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Meyerson Symphony Center crescendoed to a culmination at the sold-out concert gala with Itzhak Perlman.
Concert Review: Wicked Divas
06/01/14 | SHERRI TILLEY
Murney's performances of Diva's Lament from Spamalot and Ring Them Bells featured a variety of hilarious accents and rivaled any good cabaret/lounge act.
Concert Review: Love is in the Air
02/15/14 | SHERRI TILLEY
Pianist Gabriel Sanchez's dreamy solo accompanied by the sweeping, lifting melodies of the DSO created one of those pieces that's over too soon.
Concert Review: DSO AT&T Gala
09/30/13 | SHERRI TILLEY
The 2013 AT&T DSO Gala featured internationally-acclaimed soprano Rene Fleming, considered by many to be the most beautiful voice on the planet.
Concert Review: Carmina Burana
05/24/13 | SHERRI TILLEY
The fascinating performance included the elegant Amor volat undique (Cupid flies everywhere) which warmed the atmosphere like a soundtrack to sunrise.
Concert Review: Bugs Bunny and The Symphony
10/06/12 | SHERRI TILLEY
Ever wonder what Saturday mornings in heaven might be like? Experience a little bit of heaven on earth in George Daugherty's utterly delightful show.
Concert Review: DSO AT&T Gala
09/09/12 | SHERRI TILLEY
Definitely an Evening to Remember, the 2012 DSO Gala was a night of spectacular music by Yo-Yo Ma, delicious food, mingling with friends, and dancing the night away.
Artist Spotlight: Kraig Parker, Elvis Tribute Artist
04/28/12 | SHERRI TILLEY
For those who would like a good Elvis fix, we recommend attending one of Kraig's shows. And we're sure that Kraig would thank you, thank you very much.
Irving Symphony Orchestra
04/28/12 | SHERRI TILLEY
Emphasizing US premiere and one-of-a-kind presentations, the Irving Symphony Orchestra is a distinctive professional boutique symphony.
Venue Insights: Dallas Symphony Orchestra
04/27/11 | SHERRI TILLEY
This world-class orchestra performs in one of the world's finest concert halls with a mission to entertain, inspire, and change lives through musical excellence.
Venue Insights: Dallas Winds
04/26/11 | SHERRI TILLEY
Dallas Winds is the leading professional civilian wind band in the US, and their concerts are billed as a let-your-hair-down, relax-and-have-some-fun kind of series. We agree.
Concert Review: Redshift
04/20/11 | SHERRI TILLEY
Primitive percussion sounds gradually developed into a complex layered piece featuring strong jazzy beats and extended, dreamy, ethereal notes.
Concert Review: One Night of Queen
03/28/11 | SHERRI TILLEY
Gary Mullen, recognized world-wide as the closest thing to Freddie Mercury, performs a two-hour tribute to the music and theatrics of the iconic band Queen.
Tips on Attending a Dallas Winds Concert
03/02/11 | SHERRI TILLEY
Information about dressing for Dallas Wind Symphony concerts as well as seating considerations, maps, and directions. Classical music knowledge optional.
Concert Review: Couture Music
02/14/11 | SHERRI TILLEY
Fashion has been intertwined with music for decades, even centuries. Think Elton John's sunglasses, Michael Jackson's red jacket, and Elvis' bejeweled jumpsuits.
Concert Review: Gamelan D'Drum
02/06/11 | SHERRI TILLEY
The Gamelan D'Drum composition for world percussion and orchestra is extraordinary - quite possibly the most unique piece of music we've ever heard.
Concert Review: Mannheim Steamroller
12/27/10 | SHERRI TILLEY
For us this year, it was deep fried Oreos and Mannheim Steamroller (not at the same time, of course, although that really would've been sweet!)
Concert Review: Christmas Celebration with DSO
12/10/10 | SHERRI TILLEY
Not too old-style-wooden-bench 'church-y' or too holiday-madness 'commercialized,' this production lies somewhere in the warm, just-right, gooey center.
Concert Review: Playing With Fire
11/17/10 | SHERRI TILLEY
Their repeated performance was an incredible treat for the eyes and ears that had people literally dancing in their seats all over the auditorium.