…AND YET ANOTHER PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE
Tuesday, December 17 at 7:20am and Thursday, December 19 at 5:20pm • In this cautionary tale by Brian Sibley, find out what happens when the hapless Cynthia Bracegirdle really does receive ALL the presents of the twelve days of Christmas from a, shall we say, persistent admirer? It all goes just as the song says and that…
Bach Society Christmas Candlelight Concert
The Bach Society of St. Louis’ Melissa Payton and Music Director and Conductor A. Dennis Sparger discuss the magic of their Christmas Candlelight Concert, coming up December 18 and 19, 2024. This concert features heartwarming music that promises to enchant audiences of all ages. Be part of the holiday cheer singing carols together and experience…
The Sheldon Welcomes Janet Evra as Artist-in-Residence
Janet Evra, a fast-rising star on the international jazz scene, and Peter Palermo, Executive Director at The Sheldon, visit with Kathy Lawton Brown on Arts à la Carte. Janet has been recently named Artist-in-Residence at The Sheldon. She talks about her December 6, 2024 concert with special guest jazz superstar saxophonist Chad LB! Learn more…
Up On the House Top!
Kathy Lawton Brown welcomes Clarion Brass trumpeter Mary Weber and St. Louis Service Women’s Post 404 Officer Ann Sedovic to talk about “Up On the House Top!”, their annual holiday concert. Did you know that the Clarion Brass Concert is a fundraiser for Post 404? Listen to a great selection of Christmas music on Friday,…
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Saturday, December 14 from 8pm – 10:26pm It’s much more than just the Hallelujah Chorus as Handel’s 1742 masterpiece has become the most famous musical celebration of Christmas in the English-speaking world. Our traditional holiday broadcast this year features Kathleen Battle, Florence Quivar, John Aler and Samuel Ramey along with the Mendelssohn Club of Toronto and…
L’ENFANCE DU CHRIST
Saturday, December 7 from 7pm – 8:30pm Best known for the chorus “The Shepherds’ Farewell”, this oratorio of 1854 recounts young Jesus’ early life and the flight of his family into Egypt to escape King Herod and his minions. Present day audiences can still be taken aback at Berlioz’s gentle lyricism and simplicity in recounting this…
Set Sail with HMS Pinafore Nov. 8 and 10
Winter Opera St. Louis General Director Gina Galati and baritone Gary Moss join Kathy Lawton Brown with an invitation to embark with H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan. ⚓️ Performances are on November 8 and 10, 2024, at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Continue listening for a preview of the upcoming Winter Opera productions for…
On the Art with SLAM: Election Series
Hear from Melissa Wolfe, curator of American art, about “The Election Series”. George Caleb Bingham (1811 – 1879) painted The County Election, Stump Speaking, and The Verdict of the People to portray the political process. These paintings are currently displayed in Gallery 337 at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Discover what’s happening this month at…
“Get in the Spirit” with MOCM Festival Trivia
Missouri Chamber Music (MOCM) Festival Director Nina Ferrigno joins Kathy Lawton Brown to extend an invitation to “Get in the Spirit” for a Trivia Night fundraiser with Classic 107.3’s Julie Schuster on November 1, 2024. “Get in the Spirit” will feature trivia categories inspired by some of our favorite spirited things and, of course, some…
International Photography Hall of Fame Gala
Photographers Elizabeth Sanjuan and Mark Braun join Kathy Lawton Brown to talk about the International Photography Hall of Fame 2024 Gala! Join IPHF on November 1, 2024, to celebrate the art of photography, honor legendary photographers, and support the future of visual storytelling. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.iphf.org/2024-gala Classic 107.3’s Fall On-Air FUN Drive…