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St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Season Announcement – The Tempest (and much more) with Tom Ridgely
Tom Ridgely, the Artistic Director of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, gives listeners an overview of the 2026 season, which features The Tempest, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Two Gentlemen of Verona, and the return of Romeo & Zooliet… plus Boozy Bard, the Confluence New Play Festival, and Shakespeare in the Streets. The revels have…
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Behind the Scenes at Winter Opera’s Un ballo in maschera
Maestro Andy Anderson and Director Diana Higbee talk with Kathy Lawton Brown about Winter Opera St. Louis’ production of Un ballo in maschera (The Masked Ball) by Giuseppe Verdi, on January 23 and 25 (see performance update below). Learn more and purchase tickets at winteroperastl.org SUNDAY 01/25/2026 PERFORMANCE UPDATE from Winter Opera: Due to inclement weather,…
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The Sheldon’s All-Star Chorus with Maria A. Ellis
The Sheldon’s City of Music All-Star Chorus, led by Girl Conductor Maria A. Ellis, has been selected to perform at the Missouri Music Educator’s Association (MMEA) conference this in January, 2026! This is a truly prestigious engagement. Maria joins Kathy Lawton Brown in the studio to talk about this honor. Learn more about The All-Star…
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James Reese Europe’s Clef Club March
Kathy Lawton Brown interviews Clarinetist Gunnery Sergeant Lucia Disano of Ballwin, Mo. about her research into American composer First Lieutenant James Reese Europe. You’ll also hear her transcription of his Clef Club March, performed by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Classic 107.3 · James Reese Europe's Clef Club March with Lucia Disano
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The Bach Society of Saint Louis Christmas Candlelight Concert
The Bach Society of St. Louis Conductor and Artistic Director Dr. A. Dennis Sparger and Executive Director Melissa Payton talk with Kathy Lawton Brown about this year’s Christmas Candlelight Concert on December 23,2025. The program features John Rutter’s Magnificat, a radiant centerpiece for this joyful time of year. The Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra will…
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‘Tis the Season… 108 at The Muny!
Mike Isaacson, Artistic Director and Executive Producer at The Muny, talks about the Regional Theatre Tony Award and its importance not only to the staff, but to St. Louis community, and tells listeners about the shows that will make up the theatre’s 108th season. Plus, hear about the holiday pop-up shop on December 6! More…
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Saint Louis Wind Symphony Winter Season
Saint Louis Wind Symphony Music Director Thomas Poshak and Associate Director Rubén Darío Gómez talk with Kathy Lawton Brown. Hear about the Missouri Music Educator’s Association Conference (MMEA). Then, learn about the Saint Louis Wind Symphony’s Holiday Concert w/ Rebellion Handbell Ensemble St. Louis on December 13, 2025, at Kirkwood United Methodist Church. A second…
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St. Louis Children’s Choirs Illuminate Holidays
Dr. Alyson Moore talks with Kathy Lawton Brown about “Illuminate”. From festive carol fanfares and beloved holiday favorites to imaginative winter-themed songs, the six ensembles of The St. Louis Children’s Choirs offer a heartwarming performance on December 7, 2025. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.slccsing.org Classic 107.3 · St. Louis Children's Choirs Illuminate Holidays…
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Saint Louis Philharmonic Holiday Concert
Darwin Aquino talks with Kathy Lawton Brown about The St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Concert, featuring favorite holiday orchestral works, and popular pieces that ring in the holiday season with great festive cheer on December 5, 2025. Learn more at www.stlphilharmonic.org Classic 107.3 · Saint Louis Philharmonic Holiday Concert
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Benedetta Orsi and Friends 7th Annual Holiday Celebration
Mezzo soprano Benedetta Orsi talks with Kathy Lawton Brown about the “Benedetta Orsi & Friends 7th Annual Holiday Concert” on December 6, 2025, at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France Old Cathedral. This year, the concert will feature Benedetta with Russian virtuoso pianist Alla Voskoboynikova, Clarion Brass Ensemble, and Crescendo Youth Concert Choirs…