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Kensho Watanabe’s Opera Theatre Debut with Don Pasquale
Conductor Kensho Watanabe talks about making his debut at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis with a special production of Gaetano Donizetti’s Don Pasquale. Learn about Kensho’s unusual path to the podium and hear his thoughts on working with OTSL and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra during this 50th Anniversary Season.To find out more about the…
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Spend a Midsummer Night with Leonard Slatkin at OTSL
Conductor Leonard Slatkin talks about the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis 50th Anniversary production of Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Learn about the changes made to the opera, why Leonard is thrilled to be a part of this special OTSL season, and which operas are on his conducting “bucket list”. To find out more…
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Preview the 15th Annual MOCM Festival with Nina Ferrigno
Pianist Nina Ferrigno, director of the Missouri Chamber Music Festival, talks with Chuck Lavazzi (St. Louis Arts Scene) about the 15th anniversary of the festival with four concerts and additional events at venues in the St. Louis area from June 9–26. Learn more at https://mochambermusic.org Classic 107.3 · Preview the 15th Missouri Chamber Music Festival with Nina Ferrigno
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Ricky Ian Gordon on the World Premiere of This House
Composer Ricky Ian Gordon, a leading writer of vocal music that spans art song, opera, and musical theater, talks with Tom Sudholt about “This House”, a new opera for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, opening May 31, 2025. Gordon talks about working with librettists Lynn Nottage and her daughter, Ruby Aiyo Gerber. Learn more at opera-stl.org/whats-on/this-house…
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A Preview Of The Muny’s 107th Season With Mike Isaacson
Mike Isaacson, the Artistic and Executive Producer of The Muny, discusses all of the shows in the 107th season, which begins June 16. Learn about the musicals: Bring It On, Come From Away, Frozen, Evita, Dear Evan Hansen, La Cage Aux Folles, and Jersey Boys. Also hear insights about the productions that only Mike can…
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Tom Ridgely Talks Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season Of St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
Local arts reviewer Chuck Lavazzi talks with Tom Ridgely, Producing Artistic Director of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, about the 25th anniversary season and celebratory gala, the plans for the “wild new play” Romeo & Zooliet, and more. Find out more about the STL Shakespeare Festival at stlshakes.org/ Classic 107.3 · STL Shakespeare Festival Celebrates 25…
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Cheers to Eighty Years! Celebrating Leonard Slatkin
Maestro Leonard Slatkin marked 80 years on September 1st and celebrated with Classic 107.3 listeners! Most exciting of all, Leonard joined us live in our studio with Tom Sudholt, sharing reminiscences while answering YOUR questions and hearing YOUR birthday messages on the air. We are thrilled you could join the conversation. Photo ©Cindy McTee #leonardslatkin #slatkinshuffle #classic1073
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A Perfect Tin – Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis 2024
Carrie Houk, Executive Artistic Director of Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis, gives listeners an overview of what to expect at this year’s festival, which runs August 8-18. Events include a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Grandel; Life Upon the Wicked Stage at the Curtain Call Lounge, a walking tour of…
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Kate Bergstrom Excited for Great Experiences at The Rep
Meet the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Augustin Family Artistic Director Kate Bergstrom! Kate tells listeners about her background and shares an overview of The Rep’s season, as well as her vision for the 58-year-old cultural institution. For more information and show tickets, visit www.repstl.org/ Classic 107.3 · Kate Bergstrom Excited for Great Experiences at The…
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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…