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Celebrating 60 Years with St. Louis Classical Guitar
Brian Vaccaro, the Executive Director of St. Louis Classical Guitar, and W. Mark Akin, local musician, music educator, and host of “Inside Classical Guitar” on Classic 107.3, discuss the 60th Anniversary Season of St. Louis Classical Guitar… and a special in-studio performance! Classic 107.3 · Celebrating 60 Years with St. Louis Classical Guitar
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Marie-Hélène Bernard of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard shares some exciting ’23-’24 season highlights as well as a Powell Hall construction update. The SLSO season begins September 21 with the annual free concert in Forest Park! Classic 107.3 · Marie-Hélène Bernard of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
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Passing the Baton at the St. Louis Children’s Choirs
Dr. Alyson Moore is the new Artistic Director of the St. Louis Children’s Choirs, taking over from Barbara Berner, the Artistic Director Emerita, who had led the choirs for 25 years. In this interview, the pair discuss the transition process and some future plans for this St. Louis arts institution.
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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…
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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 ·…
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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
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Muny Post-Show Conversation for July 25th
A delicious comedy for the heart of summer! Little Shop of Horrors is a campy thriller that follows meek floral assistant Seymour on his quest to win over the love of his life, Audrey. A total eclipse of the sun and a scheming man-eating plant threatens his dr/eam and takes over Seymour’s life. Expect the…
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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…