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On the Art with SLAM: Danaë
Hear from Dr. Judith W. Mann, the senior curator of European art to 1800, about the scandalous painting “Danaë”. Learn about the teenaged female artist who created this work and why it was considered so shocking for its time. Discover more at: www.slam.org/collection/objects/15612/ Classic 107.3 · On the Art with SLAM – Danaë with Judith Mann
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Gemma New Returns for Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Conductor Gemma New shares her thoughts on the enduring majesty and message of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and her joy at performing this work with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, and soloists Susanna Phillips, Sasha Cooke, Jamez McCorkle, and Nathan Berg. For more information and tickets, visit slso.org. Classic…
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Double Play – Adam Wainwright and Leonard Slatkin
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin talks with Adam Wainwright, former Cardinals’ pitcher turned country music star, about his upcoming performance with the SLSO on February 22. Learn about how Adam traded in one kind of pitch for another – and what that means for his future – in this discussion between two…
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No Borders – SLSO Live at the Sheldon
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians Tzuying Huang, clarinetist, and Xiaoxiao Qiang, violinist, curators of the SLSO Live at the Sheldon concert “No Borders”, talk about the program for the January 30th performance. Hear music of Sergei Prokofiev, Paul Schoenfield, Amy Beach, and others during this evening of chamber music that showcases the way composers borrow…
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Stéphane Denève on the Timeless Rhythms of Ravel
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, shares why the music of Maurice Ravel is so important to him and discusses why these pieces still resonate with audiences 150 years after the composer’s birth. Stéphane discusses the talent of soloist Kirill Gerstein and a possible point of contention on Ravel’s Piano Concerto…
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Percussion Pieces on the Programs for CMS Concerts
Michael Faris, the Director of Percussion for the Community Music School of Webster University; Sarah Dane, the Director of the Young People’s Concert Orchestra; and Patrick Jackson, Director of the Young People’s Symphonic Orchestra, talk about upcoming performances on January 13 and 19 that feature talented local students peforming percussion pieces. For more information about…
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Stephanie and the SLSO Share Surprises this New Year’s Eve
Conductor Stephanie Childress gives listeners a sneak peek at tonight’s St. Louis Symphony Orchestra New Year’s Eve celebration! Hear what Stephanie has planned for the 7:30pm concert, as well as what she’s been up to since she finished her duties as SLSO Assistant Conductor. (Hint: She’s earning a lot of airline miles!) For more information…
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Hearing History of Note from the Missouri Historical Society
Sam Moore, the Managing Director of Public History for the Missouri Historical Society, talks about “History of Note”, a new collaboration between Classic 107.3 and the MHS. Every week, listeners will enjoy a segment that shares interesting history about our region, helping to establish a deeper connection with where we live and work. Plus, learn…
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Musical Ancestries™: Scandinavia Written Script
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Musical Ancestries™: Scandinavia Audio Broadcast
Classic 107.3 gratefully acknowledges the following people for their generous contributions to this audio broadcast: Voice Actors: Bjorn Ranheim Freya Ranheim Inga Ranheim Johann Uhl Music: Mrs. H, Seven Jumps dance music Seven Jumps Miles Hoyle, accordion, https://youtu.be/seBDSDsLLzw?si=J2mxGBqFEdpBUSL1 David Kowalczyk, Danish folksong arrangements Mgem22, nyckelharpa Swedish folk music – nyckelharpa Kim Pettersson, Sing-Along at Skansen…