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Soprano Heidi Melton Makes SLSO Debut in Cavalleria Rusticana
Soprano Heidi Melton talks about the “Opera in Concert” performances of Cavalleria Rusticana with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on November 11 and 12. She discusses why this short opera is the perfect introduction to opera neophytes and reveals how she prepares for every role she plays. For information and tickets, visit https://shop.slso.org/7692 Classic 107.3…
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Calvin Wilson
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of Calvin Wilson. Since our station first went on the air ten years ago, Calvin’s jazz show “Somethin’ Else” has been a wonderful part of our weekly programming. We are grateful for all that Calvin did for Classic 107.3, and we will miss seeing him in the studio.…
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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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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…
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The SLSO Welcomes Lise de la Salle
Pianist Lise de la Salle makes her debut with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra this weekend! She sat down with Julie Schuster to discuss what’s exciting to her about coming to St. Louis for the first time and specifically, what makes the piece she will peform this weekend such a good method for getting to…
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Going on About Goethe with Nicholas McGegan
Nicholas McGegan joins Classic 107.3’s Tom Sudholt to talk about the concert program he is presenting this weekend with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, featuring two works inspired by author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe – Ludwig van Beethoven’s Egmont and Felix Mendelssohn’s The First Walpurgis Night. McGegan shares his thoughts about the two works, which have a common theme…
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Orli Shaham Catching Sparks in St. Louis
Pianist Orli Shaham returns to St. Louis for a special concert event on February 19 at 7pm with flutist Mark Sparks! Orli spoke with Classic 107.3’s Julie Schuster about the program for this weekend’s concert, which has been in the making for many years; her approach to master classes; and her excitement to be back…
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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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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…