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…
A Rite and a Legend Conclude the SLSO Season
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, shares his thoughts about the recent European tour and then discusses the final two performances he’ll have with the SLSO this season: The Rite of Spring on April 29 and 30, and The Damnation of Faust on May 5 and 6. Learn why Stéphane believes that…
Orchestrating Diversity Creates Inclusive Music
Founder and Executive Director Mark Sarich of Orchestrating Diversity shares what makes this organization, which provides free musical experiences for area youth during the school year as well as in the summertime, so special. The Diversity Orchestra, an ensemble open to all with a goal to push each member to perform beyond their expectations, has a Spring Concert this…
St. Louis Debut of da Vinci
Darwin Aquino, the Music Director of the The Saint Louis Philharmonic and Leanne Magnusen Latuda, Artistic & Executive Director of the Saint Louis Women’s Chorale, spoke with Kathy Lawton Brown about their joint concert on April 28 that features music of Benjamin Britten, Maurice Ravel, and two St. Louis premieres: “Seis Sones Sincillos” by Carlos Fariñas and Antonio…
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…
Talented STL Teens Take Center Stage
Lee Anne Mathews, the Director of the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition, and pianist Cindy Yan, a high school junior, talk about the history of the competition, what it feels like to be named a finalist, and what audiences can expect to see on stage at the Fabulous Fox during the finals on Saturday, April 8th.…
SLSO Tour Insights: Jelena Dirks
Jelena Dirks, Principal Oboist for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, gives listeners some charming insights on the group’s international tour, including what it’s like to play in some of the most revered concert halls in Europe and how the musicians get to know each other better during this special time. Interview recorded with Eric Dundon, Public…
Exploring Friendships with The Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis
Ed Jacobs talks with host Kathy Lawton Brown about this weekend’s concert by The Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis, called “Musical Friendships”. Featured will be selections by Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edvard Grieg and Percy Grainger, Ruth Gipps and Malcolm Arnold; three pairs of composers who were also personal friends. For more information and…
Boy Voyage! The SLSO’s European Tour
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, talks about tomorrow evening’s Bon Voyage concert at Powell Hall and the SLSO’s European tour, which takes place March 23-30. Learn about the advice Stéphane plans to share with the orchestra, how European classical music audiences differ from those in the United States, and why the pieces on…
St. Louis Classical Guitar
Brian Vaccaro, the Executive Director of St. Louis Classical Guitar, tells listeners about the final two concerts of the season: The Salzburg Guitar Trioon March 11 and guitar legend David Russell on April 15. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.stlclassicalguitar.org/