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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Søndergård Debuts with the SLSO
Thomas Søndergård, the recently appointed Music Director designate of the Minnesota Orchestra, makes his debut with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Classic 107.3’s Tom Sudholt sat down with the conductor at Powell Hall to discuss the program, what rehearsals have been like with the SLSO, and more. Classic 107.3 · Søndergård Debuts with…
Judy Kuhn at the Blue Strawberry
Judy Kuhn is best known for her Broadway roles in such musicals as Fun Home, Chess, and Les Misérables. She is performing at the Blue Strawberry on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 at 7:30pm. Judy spoke with Classic 107.3 host Julie Schuster about returning to St. Louis (for the first time in a…
Winter Opera at WCHOF
Join us for a memorable performance by the amazing voices of Winter Opera St. Louis. Soprano Gina Galati and Tenor Nicholas Huff will sing a variety of Broadway favorites while being accompanied by the impressive talents of Sandra Geary on the piano. Gina Galati is a soprano praised for her numerous principal roles such as Rosina…