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James Ehnes Brings a Bernstein Party to the SLSO
Violinist James Ehnes sat down with Tom Sudholt to discuss practice schedules and the compulsion to play one’s instrument, musical interpretation and criticism, and Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium), a piece that isn’t performed as often as Ehnes would like. He’ll be playing Serenade with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on January 28 and January 29, at…
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Concerto for Orchestra Premieres with the SLSO
Counting down the hours until the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra premiere of “Concerto for Orchestra” by Pullitzer Prize-winning composer (and St. Louis native) Kevin Puts? So are we! Classic 107.3’s Julie Schuster had the opportunity to talk with Kevin ahead of this week’s performances. The pair chat about the intention of the new work, how audiences…
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A Special Blend of Talent from St. Louis Classical Guitar
As part of St. Louis Classical Guitar‘s Special Blends series, Jubilant Sykes, American Grammy-nominated baritone, joins Spanish classical and flamenco guitarist Virginia Luque in bringing remarkable virtuosity between voice and the guitar on Friday, January 20th at 7:30pm. Classic 107.3’s Kathy Lawton Brown spoke with Jubilant and Virginia about how they happened to come together for this peformance, what…
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A Windy City Wind Quintet at WCHOF
Edward Benyas of the New Chicago Wind Quintet and Brian Woods, Music Director for the World Chess Hall of Fame, discuss the familiar music that audiences will hear in a new way from the New Chicago Wind Quintet on January 19th at WCHOF. For more information and tickets, click here. Classic 107.3 · A Windy City Wind Quintet at…
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Cristian Măcelaru Spotlights Saint-Saëns
Newly appointed Artistic Director of the George Enescu Festival and Competition, Grammy Award-winning conductor Cristian Măcelaru is Music Director of the Orchestre National de France, Chief Conductor of the WDR Sinfonieorchester, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Interlochen Center for the Arts’ World Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Music Director and Conductor of the Cabrillo…
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Ringing in 2023 with Stephanie and the SLSO
Stephanie Childress, the Assistant Conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, spoke with Classic 107.3’s Julie Schuster about what audiences can expect from the beloved New Year’s Eve concerts that take place this Saturday at 2pm and 7pm in Powell Hall. (Great guest stars, for certain… Micaela Bennett and Jeff Kready!) Plus, hear Stephanie’s New Year’s resolution and…
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Sister Cities Something to Sing About
Host Kathy Lawton Brown speaks with mezzo-soprano Benedetta Orsi and Michael Cross, President of the St Louis – Bologna Sister Cities, about the 4th Annual Christmas Concert, featuring Benedetta and friends performing repertoire of Italian and American holiday classics. The concert, which takes place December 10th at 7:30pm, will also commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the founding of the…
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Guitar Master Jason Vieaux
Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux is returning to St. Louis this Saturday night as part of the Guitar Masters series from St. Louis Classical Guitar. Julie Schuster spoke with Jason about his history with SLCG, how he crafts his performances, and what audiences can look forward to hearing on December 10th. For more information and tickets, click here.…
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Christmas at the Cathedral
Kathy Lawton Brown talks with Dr. Stephen Mager, the Artistic Director of the Masterworks Chorale, about the ensemble’s holiday concert, “Christmas at the Cathedral”, happening on December 11 at 7:30pm. The concert features the Gateway Brass Quintet. For more information and tickets, click here. Classic 107.3 · Christmas at the Cathedral
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Sure on the Shining Night with SLCC
Host Kathy Lawton Brown talks with Barbara Berner, Artistic Director of the St. Louis Children’s Choirs, and Ben Nordstrom, the Development Director, about the ensemble’s 45th anniversary celebration plans, Barbara Berner’s recognition from the Arts & Education Council, and the SLCC winter concerts taking place on December 10th. For more information and tickets, click here. Classic 107.3…