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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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Jim Caruso’s Cast Party Comes to Blue Strawberry
Jim Caruso, the host of Cast Party, the long-running open mic night that happens every Monday in NYC, is taking the show on the road… to St. Louis! Jim talks about the history of this New York institution and shares what he and Billy Stritch will be looking for at Blue Strawberry on May 17…
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From SIX to St. Louis – Samantha Pauly at Blue Strawberry
Best known for originating the role of Katherine Howard in Broadway’s SIX the Musical, and her captivating performance of Eva Peron in Jamie Lloyd’s critically acclaimed revival of Evita on London’s West End, Samantha talks with Classic 107.3’s Julie Schuster about her upcoming cabaret performances at Blue Strawberry on May 11 and 12. Classic 107.3…
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SLAM’s Age of Armor Coming to an End
David Conradsen, the Grace L. and Richard E. Brumbaugh Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM), talks about Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum, a popular exhibition that ends May 14. Hear about the rarely seen items from SLAM’s collection, as well as…
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Remembering Robert Ray In Unison
Kathy Lawton Brown talks with IN UNISON Chorus Director Kevin McBeth about “Remembering Dr. Robert Ray: A Community Celebration” that takes place May 1 at 7pm. Kevin shares some favorite memories of Dr. Ray, the founder of the IN UNISON Chorus, and tells listeners about the incredible tribute concert that will feature himself and guest…