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The Orient Express Races through The Rep
Hana Sharif, the Augustin Family Artistic Director of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, shares her excitement about directing Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, on stage March 17-April 9! Hear Hana’s hints about the magical stagecraft involved in this production, learn about her incorporation of film noir elements, and ponder the big questions asked…
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Dastoor – Woods Duo at WCHOF
Pianist Brian Woods, who is also the Music Director at the World Chess Hall of Fame, and violinist Daniel Dastoor will perform together as the Dastoor-Woods Duo tomorrow night, March 2, at WCHOF. Brian and Daniel spoke with Julie Schuster about the concert, which will feature music of Francis Poulenc, Fritz Kreisler, and Johannes Brahms…
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Art Blooms Again at SLAM
Amanda Thompson Rundahl, the Director of Learning and Engagment at the Saint Louis Art Musuem, talks about the return of Art in Bloom at SLAM March 3-5. Hear all the details about how this favorite event comes together, the special activities held in conjunction with Art in Bloom, and how guests can make the most of…
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Reaching the Heights with Composer Kerensa Briggs
Kerensa Briggs, the Composer-in-Residence for the St. Louis Chamber Chorus, sat down with Classic 107.3’s Julie Schuster to talk the February 19th concert “Depth to Height”, which features the debut of a new song cycle by Briggs. She shared her excitement to meet the musicians of the Chamber Chorus on her first visit to St. Louis,…
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Challenge and Charm at the World Chess Hall of Fame
Pianist Brian Woods, the Music Director at the World Chess Hall of Fame, will be appearing in concert on February 16 at 7pm with members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: violinist Xiaoxiao Qiang, violist Chris Tantillo, and cellist James Czyzewski. The program includes a “charming” piano trio from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and a challenging quartet…
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A Love-ly Weekend with Saint Louis Ballet
Gen Horiuchi, the Artistic Director of Saint Louis Ballet, spoke with Tom Sudholt about this weekend’s upcoming performances of “Do it for Love” at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Gen shared information about each of the three works on the program, including his own Moment, which utilizes about 40 dancers to illustrate the power of love and…
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Cally Banham Contemplates “The World’s Ransoming” with the SLSO
Cally Banham, solo English horn for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Classic 107.3 host of Tango with Cally, talks about her upcoming peformance of Sir James MacMillan’s The World’s Ransoming on February 10 and 11 with the SLSO. Learn about Cally’s connection with the piece’s dedicatee, Christine Pendrill; why finding just the right reed is so crucial; and…
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Coming Together to Hear Our Song Our Story
Composer, conductor, and musician Damien Sneed spoke with Classic 107.3’s Julie Schuster about this weekend’s concert event at The Sheldon, “Our Song, Our Story”, featuring baritone Justin Austin and soprano Jacqueline Echols. The concert was inspired in part by Damien’s godmother, Jessye Norman, and celebrates her legacy as well as that of singer Marian Anderson. Damien tells…
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A 15 – Year (Chamber) Project
Dana Hotle, one of the founders and the current Executive Director of Chamber Project St. Louis, spoke with Kathy Lawton Brown about the ensemble’s 15th anniversary celebration, coming up at 7pm on February 5th at The Schlafly Tap Room. Attendees will hear music of Valerie Coleman, Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Rebecca Clarke, and other favorite composers! For…
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Talking Arts with Vanessa Cooksey of RAC
President and CEO of the Regional Arts Commission, Vanessa Cooksey, stopped by the Classic 107.3 studios to talk about what RAC does for our St. Louis region, how local residents can get involved, and how she would like St. Louisans to decribe our city to others. (Hint: Rhymes with smarts!) For more information about applying for…