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400 Reasons to Celebrate Pianos for People
Matt Brinkman, Executive Director of Pianos for People, stops by to talk about what’s happening at the organization… including the recent delivery of their 400th piano!
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Chamber Music Society at World Chess Hall of Fame
Brian Woods, music director at the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF), and Marc Gordon, executive and artistic director for the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, talk about what’s happening at WCHOF, the Chamber Music Society concert on July 27th, and the concerts planned for the Chamber Music Society’s 15th anniversary season. Classic 107.3…
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A New Sound for Leonard Slatkin’s Gershwin Recordings with the SLSO
Hear from Leonard Slatkin, the Conductor Laureate of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, as he talks about the Naxos/Vox re-release of the 1974 SLSO albums featuring the works of George Gershwin, this time in 3D sound (Dolby Atmos). Learn some of the surprising history behind the recording sessions from this fascinating conversation! Classic 107.3 ·…
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New Season Underway at STAGES St. Louis
STAGES St. Louis Executive Producer Andrew Kuhlman tells listeners about the shows (including a play for the first time in decades) featured this season at STAGES, talks about the organization’s new home at the KPAC, and shares his thoughts on being the new leader of the organization. Classic 107.3 · New Season Underway at STAGES
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Daniel Schene Set to Shine at WCHOF
Pianist Daniel Schene, formerly on the faculty at Webster University, makes his World Chess Hall of Fame debut on Thursday, June 15th at 7pm. Hear more about his program, which celebrates pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, and all of the happenings at WCHOF. Classic 107.3 · Daniel Schene Shines at the World Chess Hall of…
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The Final Progression of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus Season
Philip Barnes, Artistic Director of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, and composer Sasha Johnson Manning discuss “Death to Life”, the final concert of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus season. The concert, which takes place May 28th at 3pm, features Johnson Manning’s Requiem, which was written for the SLCC when she was the ensemble’s Composer-in-Residence. Classic…
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Gateway Guitar Quartet Makes Sound Moves at WCHOF
Gateway Guitar Quartet member Paul Kreter and World Chess Hall of Fame Music Director Brian Woods stop by the Classic 107.3 studios to talk about the GGQ performance at WCHOF on May 18 at 7pm. Paul share how the group got its start and the variety of pieces audience members can expect to hear at…
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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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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…
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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…