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…
The Playlist – Station News – https://mailchi.mp/classic1073.org/the-playlist-december-23-2024 It’s a festive week on Classic 107.3! Enjoy 48 hours of Christmas and special Hanukkah programming, as well as programs looking back on 2024 and ahead to 2025 on your local classical station. Happy Holidays!!!
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…
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…
Renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin discusses “D. Bach L”, the November 25 Chamber Music Society of St. Louis concert featuring the music of Peter Schickele, a.k.a. PDQ Bach. Maestro Slatkin, who knew Peter for many years, talks about the classically trained composer’s incredible talent and shares selections that will be on Monday’s program. For more information…
Mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor discusses singing Mozart’s Requiem with Stéphane Denève and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. She shares her experience performing this monumental work and her excitement about working with her fellow soloists. For more information and tickets, visit slso.org. Classic 107.3 · Kelley O'Connor on Bringing a Requiem to Life
Stéphane Denève talks about this weekend’s concerts with the SLSO: Mozart’s Journey from London to Vienna, featuring pianist Behzod Abduraimov performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Stéphane shares the poem that inspired Anna Clyne’s Within Her Arms and discusses the comfort that he hopes these performances will bring to audiences. For more information…
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…
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…