Nathan Avakian Performs at Friday Pipes
Hear from organist and composer Nathan Avakian and Brent Johnson, the organist for Third Baptist Church in St. Louis, about this evening’s free Friday Pipes concert featuring Nathan. He’ll perform a variety of pop music as well as the scores from some entries to the International Youth Silent Film Festival. For more information about the…
Chamber Music Society at World Chess Hall of Fame
Brian Woods, music director at the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF), and Marc Gordon, executive and artistic director for the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, talk about what’s happening at WCHOF, the Chamber Music Society concert on July 27th, and the concerts planned for the Chamber Music Society’s 15th anniversary season. Classic 107.3…
A New Sound for Leonard Slatkin’s Gershwin Recordings with the SLSO
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 ·…
New Season Underway at STAGES St. Louis
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
Daniel Schene Set to Shine at WCHOF
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…
An American Classic – Susannah at OTSL
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…
We Were All Young and in Love Once – Così fan tutte at OTSL
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…
The Final Progression of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus Season
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…
Talking Tosca – James Robinson and Daniela Candillari of OTSL
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
Gateway Guitar Quartet Makes Sound Moves at WCHOF
Gateway Guitar Quartet member Paul Kreter and World Chess Hall of Fame Music Director Brian Woods stop by the Classic 107.3 studios to talk about the GGQ performance at WCHOF on May 18 at 7pm. Paul share how the group got its start and the variety of pieces audience members can expect to hear at…