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Cheers to Eighty Years! Celebrating Leonard Slatkin
Maestro Leonard Slatkin marked 80 years on September 1st and celebrated with Classic 107.3 listeners! Most exciting of all, Leonard joined us live in our studio with Tom Sudholt, sharing reminiscences while answering YOUR questions and hearing YOUR birthday messages on the air. We are thrilled you could join the conversation. Photo ©Cindy McTee #leonardslatkin #slatkinshuffle #classic1073
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Preview Upcoming St. Louis Cathedral Concerts with Scott Kennebeck
Scott Kennebeck, St. Louis Cathedral Concerts Executive Artistic Director, talks with Kathy Lawton Brown about the upcoming Adam Brakel organ program at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis Basilica on August 25. Then, hear a preview of 24-25 events. Learn more about how to “Experience Great Music in a Great Space” at cathedralconcert.org. Classic 107.3…
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A Perfect Tin – Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis 2024
Carrie Houk, Executive Artistic Director of Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis, gives listeners an overview of what to expect at this year’s festival, which runs August 8-18. Events include a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Grandel; Life Upon the Wicked Stage at the Curtain Call Lounge, a walking tour of…
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Meet Erin Freeman, New St. Louis Symphony Chorus Director
Our first conversation with Erin Freeman, the new director of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus. Erin tells listeners about herself and shares some of the things that excite her about getting to know this city, working with SLSO Music Director Stéphane Denève, and leading the St. Louis Symphony Chorus. Classic 107.3 · Meet Erin Freeman,…
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Saint Louis Philharmonic Orchestra Annual Pops Concert Preview
STL Philharmonic Artistic and Music Director Darwin Aquino and Clarion Brass Quintet Trumpet Mary Weber preview a special journey with a mix of the greatest music ever performed in “A Musical Odyssey”, coming up on August 2, 2024. Learn more and purchase tickets at stlphilharmonic.org. Classic 107.3 · A Musical Odyssey: The Saint Louis Philharmonic…
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Union Avenue Opera Artists Discuss “Into the Woods” and “Aida: In Concert”
As Union Avenue Opera’s 30th Anniversary Season continues, hear about upcoming performances from Jennifer Wintzer, Director of “Into the Woods”, and Limmie Pulliam, tenor in the role of Radamès for “Aida: In Concert”. Learn more and purchase tickets for “Aida: In Concert” with performances on July 26, July 28, and August 3, 2024, and “Into…
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Art and Imagination of the Colonial Past Featured in St. Louis Art Museum Exhibit
Amy Torbert, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator of American Art at the Saint Louis Art Museum, talks about the current exhibit “Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500–1800: Highlights from LACMA’s Collection”, running through September 1. Hear why this exhibit is a must-see for St. Louisians! For more information and tickets, visit https://www.slam.org/…
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Something for Everyone at the SLCL Clark Family Branch
St. Louis County Library (SLCL) Director Kristen Sorth talks about all of the amenities at the new Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County Library, which will have its grand opening on July 9, as well as SLCL summer programs. For more information, visit slcl.org Classic 107.3 · Something for Everyone at the SLCL…
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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2025
General Director of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Andrew Jorgensen, discusses plans for next year’s milestone anniversary, which include a world premiere and three meaningful, starry productions. Classic 107.3 · Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2025
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Kate Bergstrom Excited for Great Experiences at The Rep
Meet the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Augustin Family Artistic Director Kate Bergstrom! Kate tells listeners about her background and shares an overview of The Rep’s season, as well as her vision for the 58-year-old cultural institution. For more information and show tickets, visit www.repstl.org/ Classic 107.3 · Kate Bergstrom Excited for Great Experiences at The…