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Soprano Heidi Melton Makes SLSO Debut in Cavalleria Rusticana
Soprano Heidi Melton talks about the “Opera in Concert” performances of Cavalleria Rusticana with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on November 11 and 12. She discusses why this short opera is the perfect introduction to opera neophytes and reveals how she prepares for every role she plays. For information and tickets, visit https://shop.slso.org/7692 Classic 107.3…
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Add Your Voice to the New Works Collective – Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Nicole Freber, the Managing Director of Advancement for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and Dr. Philip Woodmore, a New Works Collective panel member, tell listeners about the New Works Collective and its aim to bring underrepresented voices and viewpoints to opera stages. For more information, visit experienceopera.org/opencall Classic 107.3 · Add Your Voice to the New…
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An American Classic – Susannah at OTSL
Hear from Patricia Racette and Janai Brugger about the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis production of Susannah, which opens June 10th. Learn why this production, despite the bleakness of the story, is an especially good choice for someone who is new to opera. For more information and tickets, visit HERE. Classic 107.3 · An American…
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We Were All Young and in Love Once – Così fan tutte at OTSL
Murella Parton and Angel Romero, who portray Fiordiligi and Ferrando in the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis production of Così fan tutte that runs June 4-23, talk love, Mozart, and more. Learn how this classic work of opera has been adapted for today’s OTSL audiences (and how they helped with that process) and hear about…
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Talking Tosca – James Robinson and Daniela Candillari of OTSL
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Artistic Director James Robinson and Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari share some thoughts about their production of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca, on stage at OTSL from May 27 – June 25. Classic 107.3 · Talking Tosca – James Robinson and Daniela Candillari of OTSL
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Opera Across the (Chess) Board
Brian Woods, Music Director at the World Chess Hall of Fame, and Andrew Jorgensen, the General Director of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, talk about the season preview on April 20, part of the WCHOF Music Series. This concert showcases singers from the OTSL Gerdine Young Artist Program and features highlights from the productions you’ll see on stage at…
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Coming Together to Hear Our Song Our Story
Composer, conductor, and musician Damien Sneed spoke with Classic 107.3’s Julie Schuster about this weekend’s concert event at The Sheldon, “Our Song, Our Story”, featuring baritone Justin Austin and soprano Jacqueline Echols. The concert was inspired in part by Damien’s godmother, Jessye Norman, and celebrates her legacy as well as that of singer Marian Anderson. Damien tells…