Leonard Slatkin and CMSSL Create a Successful D. Bach L
Renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin discusses “D. Bach L”, the November 25 Chamber Music Society of St. Louis concert featuring the music of Peter Schickele, a.k.a. PDQ Bach. Maestro Slatkin, who knew Peter for many years, talks about the classically trained composer’s incredible talent and shares selections that will be on Monday’s program. For more information…
Kelley O’Connor on Bringing a Requiem to Life
Mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor discusses singing Mozart’s Requiem with Stéphane Denève and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. She shares her experience performing this monumental work and her excitement about working with her fellow soloists. For more information and tickets, visit slso.org. Classic 107.3 · Kelley O'Connor on Bringing a Requiem to Life
Stéphane Denève: Mozart’s Journey with the SLSO
Stéphane Denève talks about this weekend’s concerts with the SLSO: Mozart’s Journey from London to Vienna, featuring pianist Behzod Abduraimov performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Stéphane shares the poem that inspired Anna Clyne’s Within Her Arms and discusses the comfort that he hopes these performances will bring to audiences. For more information…
Relax Your Ears with Joel Styzens at Blue Strawberry
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Joel Styzens is coming to Blue Strawberry this Saturday, November 2. Take a break from the world to enjoy his blend of classical music, world music, and jazz! Hear from Joel about the vibe of his music in this discussion. For more information and tickets, visit bluestrawberrystl.com. Classic 107.3 · Relax Your…
Conrad Tao with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
“It only gets more raucous and fun from there…” pianist and composer Conrad Tao shares his thoughts on the Piano Concerto No. 2 by Camille Saint-Saëns, a familiar work for the award-winning musician. Conrad performs in concert with the SLSO October 18 and 19. For more information and tickets, visit slso.org. Classic 107.3 · Conrad…
On the Art with SLAM: Reclining Pan
Dr. Judith W. Mann, the St. Louis Art Museum senior curator of European art to 1800, joins Julie Schuster in this inaugural episode to discuss the Renaissance sculpture “Reclining Pan”. Learn why this renowned work resides at SLAM and hear tips on how it was created and how to view it when you visit the…
Studying String Theory: Live at the Sheldon
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Erin Schreiber and SLSO violinist Shawn Weil are the curators of the first concert in the SLSO Live at the Sheldon chamber music series, “String Theory”. Learn about the pieces on the October 10 concert program and why Erin and Shawn chose them! (Hint: They love a challenge.) For…
Meet Me in St. Louis for the SLSO Forest Park Concert
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, invites listeners to attend the SLSO’s free concert on Art Hill in Forest Park this Thursday, September 19. The program features Kennedy Holmes and patriotic favorites, as well as music connected to St. Louis and pieces by John Williams. On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday,…
A Perfect Tin – Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis 2024
Carrie Houk, Executive Artistic Director of Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis, gives listeners an overview of what to expect at this year’s festival, which runs August 8-18. Events include a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Grandel; Life Upon the Wicked Stage at the Curtain Call Lounge, a walking tour of…
Meet Erin Freeman, New St. Louis Symphony Chorus Director
Our first conversation with Erin Freeman, the new director of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus. Erin tells listeners about herself and shares some of the things that excite her about getting to know this city, working with SLSO Music Director Stéphane Denève, and leading the St. Louis Symphony Chorus. Classic 107.3 · Meet Erin Freeman,…