Emmy-winning composer and jazz musician Jeff Beal talks about his new violin concerto, “Body in Motion”, which premieres this Friday, January 12 with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra! Beal shares his regard for the SLSO (this is his second premiere with the orchestra) and what it means to have Leonard Slatkin as a champion of…
Philip Barnes, the Artistic Director of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, and award-winning composer Kerensa Briggs discuss the December 17 holiday concert offering from the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, which features a new carol composed by Briggs with words by poet and lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.chamberchorus.org/product-page/concert3 Classic 107.3…
Tai Lin, the founder of the Ariel Concert Series, and Tzuying Huang, bass clarinetist for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Artistic Director for the Ariel Concert Series, tell listeners about the history behind this music series and discuss the upcoming December 22 concert, which will feature the debut performance of the Meridian Clarinet Quartet.…
Hear from St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musician Ann Fink, one of the Artistic Coordinators for the Ariel Concert Series, about the exciting performances coming up on January 14th and January 30th! Learn more these concerts and this free classical music concert series by visiting arielconcertseries.com. Classic 107.3 · Ariel Concert Series January Performances
Brian Woods, Music Director at the World Chess Hall of Fame, and two members of the Arianna String Quartet, Kurt Baldwin and Joanna Mendoza, talk about the December 7 concert featuring ASQ and pianist Alla Voskoboynikova peforming music of Felix Mendelssohn, Maurice Ravel, and Dmitri Shostakovich. For more information and tickets, click HERE. Classic 107.3…
U.S.A.F. Major Justin Lewis talks about the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America “Spirit of the Season” concerts featuring holiday favorites, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more, coming up December 1-2. For more information and tickets, visit afbandtix.com/holiday/ Classic 107.3 · Sounds of the Season with the Air Force Band of Mid-America
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Erin Schreiber talks about the Thanksgiving weekend concert series featuring The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi and The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzolla. Erin, soloist for the Piazzolla work, discusses her preparation for the performance, shares the story of her violin, and more. For more information…
The Bach Society of Saint Louis’ Christmas Candlelight Concert is back to sprinkle magic on your holiday season. This treasured St. Louis tradition has been delighting audiences since 1951. Come together with your loved ones, sing heartwarming carols and enjoy the enchanting ambiance of the Candlelight Processional. Delight in the harmonious melodies brought to life…
Cinema St. Louis (CSL) will present the 32nd Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) from November 9-19. Hear from Brian Spath, Operations Supervisor for CSL, about the festival’s history and this year’s highlights, including SLIFF’s opening party on November 9. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.cinemastlouis.org/sliff/festival-home Classic 107.3 · Celebrate the Power…
Soprano Heidi Melton talks about the “Opera in Concert” performances of Cavalleria Rusticana with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on November 11 and 12. She discusses why this short opera is the perfect introduction to opera neophytes and reveals how she prepares for every role she plays. For information and tickets, visit https://shop.slso.org/7692 Classic 107.3…