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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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
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…
SLSO Free Community Concert – Brass & Organ Recital
Steven Franklin, principal trumpet for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, talks about the upcoming free Brass & Organ Recital on June 16 at 3pm. Steven, along with Thomas Jöstlein, associate principal horn for the SLSO, and James Marck, director of sacred music at St. Francis de Sales Oratory (where the concert will be held), are…
Ariel Concert Series: Ariel Concert at Webster Groves
Join Ariel Concert Series for an extraordinary musical journey on Monday, June 3 at the Concert Hall of the Community Music School of Webster University. The Ariel musicians, Jessica Cheng Hellwege, Tzuying Huang, and Brian Woods, will lead us through a mesmerizing performance, beginning with Milhaud’s Suite for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano. This will be…
Cally Banham’s Tango to the Cor
Cally Banham, solo English horn for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, talks about her new album called “Tango to the Cor”. She shares the stories behind some of the pieces on the album, a “labor of love” created with her band, Cortango. Classic 107.3 · Cally Banham’s Tango to the Cor