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
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…
The Playlist – Station News
The Playlist – Station News – Interviews this week feature MOCM (Missouri Chamber Music Festival), The Cabaret Project of St. Louis, and local watercolor artist Andrea Vadner. Plus, great programs showcasing Paraguay, Robert and Clara Schumann, Pride Month, and more! Discover what’s happening on the Voice for the Arts in St. Louis.
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…
SPRING TO DANCE® Festival 2025 With Michael Uthoff
The 17th Annual SPRING TO DANCE® Festival 2025 is coming up on May 23–24. Dance St. Louis Artistic Director Michael Uthoff talks with Kathy Lawton Brown about this dance festival, which features 12 companies and 75 artists from across the U.S. Learn more at https://www.dancestlouis.org/spring-to-dance-festival-2025 Classic 107.3 · SPRING TO DANCE® Festival 2025 Preview with…
Memories in Motion with Benedetta Orsi
Mezzo soprano Benedetta Orsi talks with Kathy Lawton Brown about her upcoming concert “Memories in Motion”, celebrating 15 years as an opera singer, recording artist, and performer. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the evening will retrace the most meaningful moments of her musical life, filled with fun anecdotes presented by Classic 107.3’s host Kathy Lawton…
UMSL Music Final Concert May 8
University of Missouri-St. Louis UMSL Music Director of Instrumental Ensembles Dr. David Wacyk talks with Kathy Lawton Brown about the UMSL Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble program “Death and Life” on May 8, 2025. This concert features Hector Berlioz’ seldom performed work Symphonie funèbre et triomphale! Learn more about this free concert at touhill.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1545 Classic 107.3…
Old Roots, Fresh Blooms with the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus
Philip Barnes, Artistic Director of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, and SLCC Composer-in-Residence Kerensa Briggs discuss the April 6 concert “Old Roots, Fresh Blooms”, which features the world premiere of “Missa Brevis” by Briggs. The concert also includes music of Felix Mendelssohn, Antonín Dvořák, and E.J. Moeran in a salute to Spring. For more information…
The 2025 St. Louis Bach Festival
The Bach Society of Saint Louis Artistic Director and Conductor A. Dennis Sparger and Executive Director Melissa Payton talk with Kathy Lawton Brown about the 2025 St. Louis Bach Festival, with musical events throughout the St. Louis area. Tickets, locations and full details for each event can be found at bachsociety.org/festival. Classic 107.3 · 2025…
Stéphane Denève on the Timeless Rhythms of Ravel
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, shares why the music of Maurice Ravel is so important to him and discusses why these pieces still resonate with audiences 150 years after the composer’s birth. Stéphane discusses the talent of soloist Kirill Gerstein and a possible point of contention on Ravel’s Piano Concerto…