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Stéphane Denève Discusses Britten’s War Requiem
Stéphane Denève, Music Director for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, discusses Benjamin Britten’s “War Requiem: A Call for Peace” and why he personally finds this monumental work so powerfully moving. Learn more about this rare opportunity to hear a live performance of the War Requiem this weekend with the SLSO, the St. Louis Symphony Chorus,…
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A Conversation with Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider
Violinist and conductor Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider discusses his relationship with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and SLSO Music Director Stéphane Denève, as well as his relationship with the Tchaikovsky violin concerto and the art of making music. This interview will give listeners deep insights into an incredible musician! For more information and tickets for this weekend’s…
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Stéphane Denève discusses Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff: Passion and Drama
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Music Director Stéphane Denève discusses this weekend’s performances of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, as well as his friendship with violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider. Hear why Stéphane thinks these works are meant to be played on the same program, as well as his thoughts on the nature…
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Tabita Berglund Makes Her SLSO Debut
Conductor Tabita Berglund makes her debut with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on October 24 and 25, leading Augustin Hadelich and the SLSO in performances of music by Sergei Prokofiev, Jean Sibelius, and Harald Sæverud. Find out why certain pieces on the program of “From Dark to Light” are some of Tabita’s favorites, and learn…
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Life of Pi Brings Magic and Spontaneity to the Fabulous Fox
Chuck Lavazzi speaks with actor Savidu Geeveratne about Life of Pi, the stage phenomenon that has captivated audiences worldwide, on stage at The Fabulous Fox through October 19. Find out more at www.fabulousfox.com/events/detail/life-of-pi Classic 107.3 · Life of Pi Brings Magic and Spontaneity to the Fabulous Fox
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Travel Through the Americas with Chamber Project Saint Louis
Dana Hotle, one of the founders of Chamber Project Saint Louis, talks with Chuck Lavazzi about the history of the ensemble as well as the October 10 performance “The Americas: a tapestry of sound”. Learn more at www.chamberprojectstl.org/season-18-20252026 Classic 107.3 · Travel Through the Americas with Chamber Project Saint Louis
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On the Art with SLAM – Betalo Rubino, Dramatic Dancer with Amy Torbert
Hear from Amy Torbert, Curator of American Art, about “Betalo Rubino, Dramatic Dancer” by Robert Henri. Learn about Betalo’s fascinating history and the longtime relationship between artist and subject. This object is currently on view in Gallery 334. Learn more at: https://www.slam.org/collection/objects/21284/ Classic 107.3 · On the Art with SLAM – Betalo Rubino, Dramatic Dancer…
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On the Art with SLAM: Acrobats with Melissa Venator
Hear from Melissa Venator, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Assistant Curator of Modern Art at the St. Louis Art Museum, about the painting “Acrobats” by Max Beckmann (on view in Gallery 216), and why SLAM has has the world’s largest collection of paintings and prints by this artist. Discover more at: www.slam.org/collection/objects/13439/ Classic 107.3 · On…
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On the Art with SLAM: State Names Map: Cahokia with Alexander Brier Marr
Hear from Alexander Brier Marr, associate curator of Native American art, about 2023 mixed-media work “State Names Map: Cahokia” by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. Learn more at: https://www.slam.org/collection/objects/71878/ Classic 107.3 · On the Art with SLAM – State Names Map: Cahokia with Alexander Brier Marr
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Ushering in the SLSO’s House of Tomorrow with Kevin Puts
Kevin Puts, The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Composer-in-Residence, talks about the upcoming opening weekend for the SLSO and the world premiere of his work “House of Tomorrow”, as well as the new album that will release on Friday featuring the world-premiere recordings of three works by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer. The album marks the SLSO’s…