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Ilya Shmukler and Alla Voskoboynikova Preview Recital and Discuss Piano Competition
Kathy Lawton Brown talks with Ilya Shmukler, winner of the prestigious Concours Géza Anda piano competition earlier this year, and Alla Voskoboynikova, Director of Keyboard Studies at University of Missouri-St Louis. In Part 1 of the interview, Shmukler talks about his recital featuring music from Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt and Robert Schumann…
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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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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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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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Et tu, Handel? Daniela Candillari on OTSL’s Julius Caesar
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari discusses the OTSL production of George Frideric Handel’s Julius Caesar, which allows for thrilling artistic exploration. Daniela shares details about the music of this opera, her conducting choices and more. For more information and tickets, visit opera-stl.org/whats-on/julius-caesar Classic 107.3 · Et tu, Handel? Daniela Candillari on OTSL's…
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The Muny Preview with Mike Isaacson
Mike Isaacson, Executive Producer and Artistic Director of The Muny, gives listeners a preview of the 106th season that begins June 17th! Learn about all the shows you’ll see on stage in Forest Park this summer, as well as the one-night-only concert event featuring John Legend on September 7. Plus, a bonus story about the…
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John Lloyd Young Returns to Blue Strawberry
Tony Award-winner John Lloyd Young returns to St. Louis for cabaret shows at Blue Strawberry on May 8 and 9. He talks what keeps him coming back to our city, hints at some of the surprises in his setlist, and shares the reason that he doesn’t tire of singing audience favorites time and time again.…