Hear from Leonard Slatkin, the Conductor Laureate of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, as he talks about the Naxos/Vox re-release of the 1974 SLSO albums featuring the works of George Gershwin, this time in 3D sound (Dolby Atmos). Learn some of the surprising history behind the recording sessions from this fascinating conversation! Classic 107.3 ·…
This week, a 2013 performance featuring music from Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Antonín Dvořák, and more.
STAGES St. Louis Executive Producer Andrew Kuhlman tells listeners about the shows (including a play for the first time in decades) featured this season at STAGES, talks about the organization’s new home at the KPAC, and shares his thoughts on being the new leader of the organization. Classic 107.3 · New Season Underway at STAGES
A delicious comedy for the heart of summer! Little Shop of Horrors is a campy thriller that follows meek floral assistant Seymour on his quest to win over the love of his life, Audrey. A total eclipse of the sun and a scheming man-eating plant threatens his dr/eam and takes over Seymour’s life. Expect the…
Pianist Daniel Schene, formerly on the faculty at Webster University, makes his World Chess Hall of Fame debut on Thursday, June 15th at 7pm. Hear more about his program, which celebrates pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, and all of the happenings at WCHOF. Classic 107.3 · Daniel Schene Shines at the World Chess Hall of…
Hear from Patricia Racette and Janai Brugger about the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis production of Susannah, which opens June 10th. Learn why this production, despite the bleakness of the story, is an especially good choice for someone who is new to opera. For more information and tickets, visit HERE. Classic 107.3 · An American…
Murella Parton and Angel Romero, who portray Fiordiligi and Ferrando in the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis production of Così fan tutte that runs June 4-23, talk love, Mozart, and more. Learn how this classic work of opera has been adapted for today’s OTSL audiences (and how they helped with that process) and hear about…
Philip Barnes, Artistic Director of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, and composer Sasha Johnson Manning discuss “Death to Life”, the final concert of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus season. The concert, which takes place May 28th at 3pm, features Johnson Manning’s Requiem, which was written for the SLCC when she was the ensemble’s Composer-in-Residence. Classic…
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Artistic Director James Robinson and Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari share some thoughts about their production of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca, on stage at OTSL from May 27 – June 25. Classic 107.3 · Talking Tosca – James Robinson and Daniela Candillari of OTSL