Religion in American Painting

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An Interview with Dr. Peter Mooz Art Historian Peter Mooz discusses his new book “Religion in American Painting.” Dr. Mooz will be familiar to many of our readers through his involvement in Exploring America’s Musical Heritage and Early Sacred Music. I have had the pleasure of … Read more

Music and Hardware

Elliott’s Hardware, a favorite institution in Dallas and a long-time sponsor of The Dallas Wind Symphony, inspires people to create things. Composer-in-Residence John Gibson is no exception. His latest composition, “Man Dreams in Hardware,” is played on instruments constructed from items found on the shelves at … Read more

Legend, Lore, and Virtuosity

We take a journey through the Arabian Nights, visit the Roman Goddess of the Dawn, and thrill to the tragic fate of Spanish seductress Carmen. Works discussed: Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade; John Mackey, Aurora Awakes; François Bourne, Carmen Fantasy http://traffic.libsyn.com/professorcarol/Legends_Lore.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The Band Music of Norman Dello Joio

The Wind Symphony of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra is once again joining forces with The Dallas Wind Symphony. The music of Norman Dello Joio will be part of this traditional event, and has its own story to tell. http://traffic.libsyn.com/professorcarol/Dello_Joio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Read more

The Stars Are the Limit

Professor Carol traces the path of film music up to the famous scores of master composer John Williams. His ability to use “just a few notes” to intensify drama has captured our imaginations for four decades. http://traffic.libsyn.com/professorcarol/Stars_Are_the_Limit.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download