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Prokofiev vs. Oistrakh at the World Chess Hall of Fame
Hear from Brian Woods, Music Director at the World Chess Hall of Fame, and Hannah Ji, the Assistant Concertmaster for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, about their November 2 concert that celebrates the friendship and chess rivalry of composer Sergei Prokofiev and violinist David Oistrakh! For more information and tickets, visit worldchesshof.org Classic 107.3 ·…
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The 45th St. Louis Jewish Book Festival Showcases Literary Talent
Hannah Dinkel, the Director of Literary Arts for the JCC, talks about the 45th St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, which runs November 5-19. Hear about the headlining guests, including Martin Fletcher, Rebecca Minkoff, Andrew Rea, Rebecca Rosen, and others! For festival information and tickets, visit https://jccstl.com/arts-ideas/st-louis-jewish-book-festival/ Classic 107.3 · The 45th St. Louis Jewish Book…
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11 Years, 100 Fingers – Celebrating Pianos for People
Matt Brinkmann, the Executive Director of Pianos for People, and Bailey Salinero, Development & Events Coordinator, talk about the organization and “An Evening of 100 Fingers”, the annual fundraiser taking place on October 29 at The Sheldon. The event will be hosted by Peter Martin & Adam Maness and will feature Brian Woods, Royce Martin,…
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Celebrate the Rader Young Artists
Davin Rubicz, Education Director for the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, talks about the Rader Young Artist Competition and the final “celebratory” round of the auditions on October 29 that is free and open to the public. For more information about the program, click chambermusicstl.org. Classic 107.3 · Celebrate the Rader Young Artists
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Spend a Scary Good Evening with Chamber Music Society of St. Louis
Marc Gordon, Executive and Artistic Director for the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, and Andrew Greene, the Founder and Director of the Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra, tell listeners about Fright Night, the October 30 event that combines silent movies, live music, and more at the Hi-Pointe Theatre! For information and tickets, click HERE. Classic 107.3 ·…
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Goodall’s Eternal Light Shines with The Bach Society of Saint Louis
The Bach Society of Saint Louis’ Music Director Dennis Sparger and Executive Director Melissa Payton discuss the group’s upcoming performance, “Eternal Light,” highlighting contemporary composer Howard Goodall’s masterpiece on October 22. For more information and tickets, click HERE. Classic 107.3 · Goodall's Eternal Light Shines with The Bach Society of Saint Louis
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Benjamin Beilman’s First Appearance with the SLSO
Violinist Benjamin Beilman makes his St. Louis Symphony Orchestra debut this weekend, performing familiar music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart… the Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, known as the “Turkish”. Benjamin talks about creating his own cadenzas (virtuosic solo passages) from “scraps of Mozart”, shares the story of his extraordinary instrument, and more. For…
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Broadway Month at Blue Strawberry: Adam Pascal
Hear from Broadway star Adam Pascal, who is returning to St. Louis to perform three shows at Blue Strawberry October 6, 7, and 8. Adam talks about how he puts together his setlist, his pre-show routine, how he still fights nerves, and more. Classic 107.3 · Broadway Month at Blue Strawberry: Adam Pascal
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Biss Begins Beethoven Cycle with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Hear from pianist Jonathan Biss about his upcoming performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on September 29-30. Biss discusses his preparation for this (and every) performance, the enduring legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven, and more. Classic 107.3 · Biss Begins Beethoven Cycle with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
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Nic McGegan Starts off the 15th Chamber Music Society Season
Conductor Nicholas McGegan and Marc Gordon, Executive and Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, talk about the opening concert of the season, “Romancing the Baroque”, which takes place September 18 at the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall. Classic 107.3 · Nic McGegan Starts off the 15th Chamber Music Society Season