November 2010

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In this issue: The Christmas Carol Countdown • A Celebration of Reading • A Meditation on Thanksgiving • Taste the Music • Jake Heggie and more!

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Memories and music of Thanksgiving’s past Whether I celebrated it with a big group of sickness and health, and while he was almost strength,” and they contrast the more somber, of family and friends, or just a few, my Thanks- totally deaf. The third movement, The Hymn of hymn-like feeling that begins the piece. The giving Days have always been filled with food, Thanksgiving, was written after barely recover- piece starts slow, but soon, like Beethoven did friends, family, and of course, music. My Thanks- ing from a very serious illness which Beethoven when he was composing it, gains strength and giving playlist includes some Tchaikovsky (Ca- had feared was fatal. He headed the movement forward momentum. To me, the piece seems to priccio Italien and 1812 Overture), more than with the words, “Heiliger Dankgesang eines embody the same feelings of hope and gratitude one Aaron Copland CD, and of course, Vivaldi’s Genesenen an die Gottheit” (A Convalescent’s that are so important to Thanksgiving.

We’ll be playing Beethoven’s String Four Seasons: Autumn. I also love some other Holy Song of Thanksgiving to the Divine). Parts “Autumns” - Glazunov’s ballet Autumn, and a of the third movement are marked “feeling new Quartet No. 15 in A minor, op 132, which includes the Heiliger Dankgesang, at 10 a.m. wonderfully warm Copland-esque piece and 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. We called Autumn from the Harvest Home Did you know: hope you’ll tune in and enjoy this amazSuite by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason.

There is poetry associated with each ing piece of music with us – and hope There is also a piece, that of the movements in Vivaldi’s Four while not included on many lists of top you’ll continue to share your ThanksgivSeasons. Vivaldi wrote sonnets that ing with us throughout the day. Our proThanksgiving music, seems appropriaccompany the pieces. Here’s a gramming staff has compiled a wonderate this year, as the world begins to feel piece of the sonnet for Autumn: ful day full of delightful and meaningful more optimistic - Beethoven’s Hymn of Everyone is made to forget their Thanksgiving music to accompany your Thanksgiving or Heiliger Dankgesang. cares and to sing and dance cooking and festivities. We are certainly Last year, an article in The HuffBy the air which is tempered grateful for all of our wonderful listenington Post called Dankgesang “the with pleasure ers at WRR, and hope that your day of greatest piece of music ever written.” I’m And (by) the season that invites feasting and giving thanks will be filled not quite sure about that, but it is indeed By David Fisher so many, many an amazing piece of music. It was writwith friends, family and peace.

Interim General Manager Out of their sweetest slumber to ten late in Beethoven’s life through times of WRR fine enjoyment

“It’s beginning to sound a lot like WRR and the ‘other’ radio stations in the DeChristmas” cember music presentation is as night and Retailers across the nation think of it as “Black Friday,” college football teams close the season with a rivalry game, and here at WRR, the Friday after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of our Holiday music programming! But fear not: this is not a 24/7 month-long marathon, but a careful mix of Christmas and Holiday pieces interspersed with our classical selections.

So mark your calendars and tune in n Friday, Nov. 26, when WRR brings back its much anticipated mix of holiday favorites.

Our listeners will agree that 101.1 FM is the best place to revel in the warmth, tradition and good cheer this season brings. Here’s what some of our listeners had to say about last year’s selections: “We have sincerely enjoyed your programming since Thanksgiving. There has been an excellent mix of Christmas and regular music. We are long-time fans of WRR and plan to be for many more years.” – Anne and Emile Carriere “The December seasonal selection... was very appropriate and mixed perfectly with regular classics. The difference between

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day.” – Steve Korin “Just wanted to say thank you for all of the beautiful Christmas music you’re playing this year... I love Christmas but the other FM station (the one that plays all Christmas music all the time?) drives me nuts with its loud, raucous stuff.” – Linda Sheehee “For many years it’s been a family tradition to listen to WRR’s Christmas Day programs, and let me tell you, you guys have never disappointed you. We always count on you to deliver the greatest music, and this year it was no different. Thank you very much for making our Christmas Day so special.” – L. Garza “You make this time of year extra special with selections of Christmas music. You also help make it last a long time by starting early and ending late. I love it. Hope you and all WRR staff have a wonderful Christmas season.” – Neil Slattery “We enjoy very much your station and have especially enjoyed the Christmas Carols you play throughout the day. We keep WRR on all day all year long and we think you do an excellent job of playing delightful music. Awhile back we had a friend visiting us from Zurich, Switzerland and he fell in love with your station. He listens all the time via computer to WRR while living in Geneva.

That’s pretty good as having lived in Zurich for several years, we know their broadcast waves are filled with classical music he could listen to instead of WRR.” – Don Fletcher May you and yours have a warm and enjoyable time of togetherness and sharing this Holiday Season!

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Christmas Carol Countdown This year marks the tenth anniversary of the WRR Christmas Carol Countdown, weekdays at 3:30 p.m. starting Thursday, Dec. 9. The Countdown culminates in a program featuring all twelve of the most popular carols Dec. 25 at 6 p.m. Visit wrr101.com/countdown between Nov. 22 and Dec. 7 and cast your vote for your favorites.

A Celebration of Reading Words take the place of musical notes at the Meyerson Symphony Center stage in the annual A Celebration of Reading, when former President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush convene a few of their favorite authors for a night of literature benefiting the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Now in its eighth year at the Meyerson, A Celebration of Reading will be held Monday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.

The evening features readings from personal memoirs, an epic first novel and a humorous children’s series, by a stellar group of best-selling authors that includes: • Former First Lady, Laura Bush, who will share her moving autobiography Spoken from the Heart.

• Decorated Iraq war veteran Donovan Campbell, whose best-selling book Joker One: A Marine Platoon’s Story of Courage, Leadership and Brotherhood is the extraordinary story of one Marine platoon’s honor and sacrifice during Iraq’s battle of Ramadi.

• Leila Meacham, whose debut best-selling novel Roses was described by Publishers Weekly as an “enthralling stunner and good old-fashioned read” that marks the return of the southern epic genre.

• Jeff Kinney, the bestselling author of the blockbuster series Diary of A Wimpy Kid, recently adapted into a live-action film.

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• Former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice who will share her new memoir Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family.

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A Meditation on Thanksgiving

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by: Neil Simon

October 29 - November 21, 2010

When we think of the first Thanksgiving, we imagine the Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a harvest feast in 1621. This autumn tradition has continued in both the United States and Canada since then.

George Washington proclaimed a national Day of Thanksgiving in 1789, but it didn’t become a national holiday until 1863 when, in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.

By the beginning of the 20th century, the final Thursday in Ed Blaylock November had become the standard day of Thanksgiving in most U.S. states, but in 1939, in an effort to give the country an economic boost by extending the Christmas shopping season, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the date of Thanksgiving a week earlier. There was much public uproar, and 1941, he signed a bill into law making Thanksgiving an official national holiday and fixing it to its current date.

On this Thanksgiving, as we gather with our families and loved ones, there is turmoil in our world, as there was in 1621, 1789, 1863 and 1941. Political, environmental and economic concerns weigh heavily on our minds and hearts.

As in the original colonies, people are hungry and don’t always get along. In spite of scientific and technological advancements far beyond the wildest dreams of our founding fathers, human nature and global politics remain unchanged. The colonists marvel at the conveniences and appliances in our homes and kitchens and at the relative ease with which our Thanksgiving dinner was prepared. And yet they found much to be grateful for. Let us follow their example. While it might appear there are infinite reasons to justify cynicism and ingratitude, throughout the course of history, the human spirit has always persevered and triumphed over adversity.

When we focus our attention on what we do have instead of what we don’t, we realize that we have a lot to be grateful for. We don’t always get what we want, but we do get what we need. And when we feel and express genuine gratitude, life can give us more to be grateful for. From all of us at WRR, a happy Thanksgiving holiday to you and yours.

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Taste the Music Entering its second year, the Dallas Festival of Modern Music presents its 2010 season, Taste the Music, this Nov. 5–14.

Featuring an eclectic mix of music ranging from contemporary classical to experimental, the festival is led by two young conductors, Jordan Smith and Ryan Ross. At the heart of the event is Ars Nova Dallas, the festival’s ensemble-in-residence. Presenting two exciting programs, Ars Nova Dallas will feature UK mezzo Sonya Knussen, New Music San Diego’s front man, guitarist Colin McAlister, and violinist John Gilbert. Additional events feature some of the country’s finest new music performers including NOVA, Precipice, Jeffrey Vickers, and Rachel Yoder. After the concerts, unwind at a Taste the Music event at Good Records, with great food, drink, and music from groups like experimental quintet Impulse and the progressive Zanzibar Snails.

All performances are presented free to the public thanks to generous donations.

Visit dallasmodernmusic.org and plan your November around a chance to Taste the Music.

Opera composer serves as artist-in-residence for UNT Jake Heggie, a renowned composer of opera, vocal music and instrumental pieces, has taken on a new commission. In this academic year at the University of North Texas, he’s serving as the artist-in-residence for the school’s Institute for the Advancement of the Arts.

Many arts enthusiasts know Heggie for his operas. Moby Dick received its world premiere last season by the Dallas Opera in the Winspear Opera House, and Dead Man Walking made its Texas debut during the Fort Worth Opera festival and will return to the Houston Grand Opera in 2011 for its 10th anniversary production.

Jake Heggie, photo courtesy of Ellen Appel Heggie’s residency at UNT is in effect for six weeks, as split over two semesters, UNT officials said in a press release. During that time he will teach students in coursework involving composition and voice.

Heggie will continue work on a UNT-commissioned work involving a vocal soloist, chorus and orchestra. The music draws upon the a main characterization in his opera, Moby Dick, the news release said. The Ahab Symphony, inspired by Captain Ahab of Herman Melville’s original story, will be premiered on the UNT campus in April 2012.

Spotlight sounds for November As you carve the turkey on Thanksgiving, you can count on several pieces of classical music to help keep the holiday meaningful and festive.

From William Schuman’s New England Triptych comes An American Tapestry from Andrew Litton and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. (Dorian 90224) William Billings’ “Be Glad Then, America” is one of Schuman’s best-loved works, and calls upon the blessings settlers discovered upon arriving in the New World. Other works (among Billings’ originals) can be found on the disc Early American Choral Music, Vol. 1, including “An Anthem for Thanksgiving.” That’s on Harmonia Mundi, catalogue HCX 3957048.

On the Naxos label (catalogue number 8.555294) is A Classic Thanksgiving: Songs of Praise. It features music from Mendelssohn’s ‘Reformation” symphony, along with hymns of praise and thanks by Handel, Vaughan Williams, Pachelbel, Howells and Holst.

Another choice is Copland’s ballet score, “Appalachian Spring” (Deutsche Grammophon B000851802.) The central story of faith and family is buttressed by a moving setting of the traditional song, “Simple Gifts,” music which resonates exceptionally well around the Thanksgiving holiday.

And a few featured new releases you’ll hear this month on WRR: 100 Years: Celebrating a Century of Recording Excellence from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Intellectual Reserve 5038092) – The Mormon Tabernacle Choir made its first recording in September of 1910. This deluxe collection showcases their expansive range, from standard classics to movie favorites to beloved hymns.

Brahms: The Violin Sonatas from Anne-Sophie Mutter and Lambert Orkis (Deutsche Grammophon B0014762 02) – Paired with pianist Lambert Orkis, Mutter’s vibrant and impassioned delivery is well-suited to these quintessential romantic works.

Russian Music for Cello & Piano from Wendy Warner and Irina Nuzova (Cedille 120) -- Expressive performances of works by Miaskovsky, Schnittke and Prokofiev are combined with a persuasive reading of the Rachmaninoff G minor sonata, a work that combines impassioned melodies for the cello with luminous writing for the piano. Wendy Warner (cello) and Irina Nuzova (piano) perform.

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Handel: Water Music from Les Musiciens Du Louvre-Grenoble and Marc Minkowski (Naive 5234) -- Some of Handel’s most familiar music gets a fresh, crisp rendition from the impressive Musicians of the Louvre.

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Dishing up some Holiday Treats from WRR’s Staff Recipe from: Amy Bishop Be warned: This project isn’t for the unenthusiastic baker. You’ve got to be willing to dedicate a little more time than it usually takes to make the average cheesecake. The pay-off is worth it!

Ginger-Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlettes with Gingersnap Crust

Recipe from: Mary Sefzik Beth’s Banana Muffins Ingredients: 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed with a fork 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 6 ounce container lemon yogurt Preheat oven to 350.

Spray cupcake tin with non-stick cooking spray.

Cream oil and sugar together until light and creamy. Beat in the eggs. Add bananas and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, soda and salt. Add 1 cup of the flour mixture to the banana mixture, mix well, then add half of the yogurt and mix well. Add the remaining flour, and then the yogurt and mix just until blended.

Pour batter in to cupcake tins. Bake for 20 minutes. Makes 24 muffins.

Ingredients: (For the crust) 1 stick butter, melted 4 cups finely crushed ginger snaps (For the filling) 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 lb. cream cheese, soft 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 pinch grated nutmeg 1 pinch allspice 1 pinch ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup fresh or canned pumpkin puree 2 large eggs Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Crust: Mix gingersnap crumbs and butter together, add an extra tbsp of butter if necessary.

Pat the crumbs over the bottom and half-way up the sides of 8 tartlette pans. Bake approximately 7 minutes, or until set.

Filling: Put ginger in a fine sieve and set over a small bowl; press against it to extract juice.

Set juice aside and discard pulp.

In an electric mixer bowl, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, spices and salt.

Beat until mixture is creamy.

Beat in the ginger juice and pumpkin puree. Add eggs one at a time (beating after each) until blended, but be careful not to over beat. Pour filling into tartlette pans.

Bake 25-30 minutes or until the center is firm to the touch. Cool at room temperature, then chill at least 2 hours or overnight.

Recipe from: Tempie Lindsey My friends and family know that I love the flavors of the Southwest, as I visit New Mexico to see my best friend as often as possible. So, friends and family have come to expect a little something Southwestern with the beloved green chilies on the holiday table.

This is simple and works wonderfully next to mashed potatoes and turkey and dressing!

Eggplant Ole’

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Making Music a Joy for Everyone

Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, pared and cut into 1/2 inch slices 6-8 whole green chiles, cut into strips (Hatch canned whole chiles are great) 1 cup butter, melted (hey, I didn’t say it was low fat) 1 cup Cornflake crumbs 1/2 tsp. salt 1 can Hatch (10 oz) green chile enchilada sauce 2 cups longhorn cheese, grated Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Spray or swipe olive oil on cookie sheet or shallow pan. I prefer a glass baking dish. Dip the eggplant slices in butter, then in Cornflake crumbs: sprinkle with sea salt.

Place the slices on the pan and cover each slice with strips of green chile. Spoon enchilada sauce over each slice and generously sprinkle with grated cheese.

Bake 15 minutes. (Freezes well FYI).

This serves 6 but you may edit for your celebration table!

Recipe from: Barry Samsula Orange Salad

Ingredients: 2 packages of vanilla tapioca pudding (not instant) 1, 3 ounce package of orange Jello 3 cups of cold water Bring the ingredients above in a pot and cook on the stove until it starts to bubble, stirring constantly.

Once it starts to bubble, take it off the stove and place it in a bowl in the refrigerator to cool.

After the mixture is cooled, fold in a small can of mandarin oranges and return to the refrigerator.

Stir in 5-6 ounces of Cool Whip right serving.

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Program Schedule

SUNDAY

MONDAY

With Peter Van de Graaff

7 AM

First United Methodist Church Richardson

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY Music All Night

With Peter Van de Graaff

The Morning Show with Amy Bishop

Christ Church Plano (Anglican) Christian Science Sentinel

Classical Saturday with

Featuring: Arts Update at 6:52 a.m.

Road Rage Remedy at 7:20 a.m. and March of the Day at 7:35 a.m.

Arts Update at 8:52 a.m.

Wilshire Baptist Church

9 AM

WEDNESDAY

Music All Night

6 AM

8 AM

TUESDAY

University Park Methodist

Barry Samsula

Lovers Lane United Methodist

10 AM

Pastoral Reflections St. Andrews Episcopal

11 AM NOON 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM

Midday Music

Preston Hollow Presbyterian

Featuring The Classic Cafe at noon

Classical Sunday

Classical Sunday

TheMorning Going Home Show The Show with Kevin Pytcher with Amy Bishop

With Kurt Rongey

Arts Spotlight

6 PM

Art Matters Classical Sunday

Featuring Arts Update at 4:52 p.m.

Road Rage Remedy at 5:20 p.m. and The Wine Experience at 6:20 p.m.

10 PM

Symphony Cast Performance Today Pipedreams

Classical Saturday with Kurt Rongey

Art Matters

With Kurt Rongey

9 PM

Barry Samsula

With Barry Samsula

5 PM

7 PM 8 PM

Classical Saturday with

With Tempie Lindsey

The Going Home Show with Bill McGlaughlin Exploring Music with Kevin Pytcher

Local Broadcasts of North Texas Arts Organizations as available

With Michael Barone

Command New York Philharmonic Performance Performance Today A Night on the Town with

The Evening Concert with Ed Blaylock

George Harter

11 PM 12 AM - 4 AM

Music All Night with Peter Van de Graaff

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

arts event listing covering the upcoming week, presented by Kevin Pytcher.

Arts Update: 6:52 a.m., 8:52 a.m. and 4:52 p.m. weekdays - Your source for arts listings covering the evening’s events as well as those a couple days ahead.

New York Philharmonic this Week: 8 p.m. Thursdays - America’s musical ambassadors perform from Avery Fisher Hall.

Road Rage Remedy: 7:20 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. weekdays - WRR will calm your rush hour commute with music to soothe the nerves. Relax and enjoy the ride!

March of the Day: 7:35 a.m. weekdays - Having trouble getting around in the morning? WRR will get you in step with some of the world’s most upbeat music -- Marches! Sponsored by Dougherty’s Pharmacy.

The Wine Experience: 6:20 p.m. weekdays - Presents topics relating to choosing and enjoying wine such as matching wine with different foods, virtual walks through vineyards and shopping tips.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra: 8 p.m., some Mondays.

Complete concert performances of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra from the Meyerson Symphony Center.

Arts Calendar: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays - An extended

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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: 8 p.m. Wednesdays- Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts the orchestra in complete broadcasts from the Symphonic Series.

From the Top: 9 a.m. Saturdays - Some of the nation’s most gifted young musicians take the stage for this inspiring and funny program.

Inside the Dallas Opera: Noon Saturdays, once a month - A behind-the-scenes look at the Dallas Opera including past performances, interviews with staff and artists plus upcoming engagements. Times vary.

Art Matters: 5:30 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays - Quin Mathews and Sharon Benge co-host this in-depth look at the arts in North Texas. This is the place to hear insightful interviews with some of the area’s arts luminaries as well as distinguished visitors.

Pipedreams: 10 p.m. Sundays - The king of instruments, the pipe organ, is the focus of this 90-minute program that spans the globe in its search for great music.

Arts Spotlight: 5 p.m. Sundays -Featuring season highlights and upcoming events for several arts organizations in North Texas.

A Night on the Town: 10 p.m. Saturdays - From Richard Rodgers to Andrew Lloyd Webber, George Harter brings you the best of the American musical stage.

Performance Today: 9 p.m. weekends - Live concerts by famous artists in concert halls around the globe as well as interviews, news and features. Audiences, on any given day, may hear from performances in the great concert halls of New York, Prague, London, Berlin and Paris.

Religious programming: 7 a.m. until noon - Sundays - WRR airs religious services by churches of many denominations and faiths Sunday mornings. See Sunday listings for details.

Symphony Cast: 7 p.m. Saturdays - A weekly classical music radio program hosted by Brian Newhouse and featuring full-length concerts by national and international symphony orchestras.

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November Programming Highlights

By Kurt Rongey Operations Manager

Did you know that musicians have their own holiday? Nov. 22 is St. Cecilia’s Day, commemorating the patron saint of musicians. Mark it on your calendar and spend the day celebrating with us.

Jaap van Zweden returns to the podium Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. with The Dallas Symphony Orchestra for Brahms: A German Requiem featuring the Dallas Symphony Chorus and soprano Laura Aikin with baritone Russell Braun.

The evening of Nov. 24, WRR has an exclusive broadcast of Concierto de Aranjuez.

Guitarist Jason Vieaux joins the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra led by Miguel Harth-Bedoya at 8 p.m. as they explore Rodrigo’s work inspired by nature, “the fragrance of magnolias, the singing of birds and the gushing of fountains” as well as a tribute to Peruvian composer Celso Garrido-Lecca, as he turns 85, with a performance of Retablos sinfónicos.

One of the first WRR special programs of the holiday season will be a complete broadcast of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet music. Tune in at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 for this presentation by Texas Ballet Theater.

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