Michael Faris, the Director of Percussion for the Community Music School of Webster University; Sarah Dane, the Director of the Young People’s Concert Orchestra; and Patrick Jackson, Director of the Young People’s Symphonic Orchestra, talk about upcoming performances on January 13 and 19 that feature talented local students peforming percussion pieces. For more information about…
Conductor Stephanie Childress gives listeners a sneak peek at tonight’s St. Louis Symphony Orchestra New Year’s Eve celebration! Hear what Stephanie has planned for the 7:30pm concert, as well as what she’s been up to since she finished her duties as SLSO Assistant Conductor. (Hint: She’s earning a lot of airline miles!) For more information…
Tony Evans of the Symphony Meetup of St. Louis shared with Kathy Lawton Brown about how listeners can join in the fun! Join to attend concerts with a variety of orchestras, chamber music groups, vocal ensembles, university music programs, opera and more. (Did you know that in addition to our world class St. Louis Symphony…
Dr. Phil Woodmore, COCA (Center of Creative Arts) Artistic Director of Voice, talks about the upcoming “JOYFUL” concert celebrating the winter season in song with a variety of music performed by pre-professional artists in Allegro Vocal Company. Allegro will be performing holiday favorites, such as “Carol of the Bells,” along with traditional and pop concert…
The Playlist – Station News – https://mailchi.mp/classic10…/the-playlist-january-13-2025 Friday Morning with the Arts features St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Music Director Stéphane Denève discussing Ravel, and on Wednesday’s Arts à la carte, hear from Kate Slovinski, the director of Anna Bolena for Winter Opera St. Louis. Plus, great local programs honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and…
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…
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…
Sam Moore, the Managing Director of Public History for the Missouri Historical Society, talks about “History of Note”, a new collaboration between Classic 107.3 and the MHS. Every week, listeners will enjoy a segment that shares interesting history about our region, helping to establish a deeper connection with where we live and work. Plus, learn…
Hear from Alexander Brier Marr, associate curator of Native American art, about Shaman Figure, a wood sculpture created by Simeon Stilthda. Learn about the interesting journey this sculpture took to end up at SLAM! This object is currently on view in Gallery 326 at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Classic 107.3 · On the Art…
Steven Franklin, Principal Trumpet of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and Amanda Stewart, Associate Principal Trombone of the SLSO, discuss “Fanfares and Festivals”, the SLSO Live at the Sheldon concert that they are curating on Thursday, December 5. The concert, which features brass instruments, includes an original composition by Franklin as well as other works…