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Melissa Dunphy on Suite Justice Premiere
We look forward to welcoming composer Melissa Dunphy for “Friday Morning with the Arts” at 9am on February 13, 2026. We’ll talk about her world premiere piece, part of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus concert “Justice: From Abraham Lincoln to MLK” happening on Sunday, February 15. This piece was commissioned for The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus by the…
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Kingsbury Gallery ART TALK with Richard Cummings
Kingsbury Gallery – at Grace and Peace Fellowship Curator and Director Nancy Hughes and Dr. Richard Cummings, professor of art at College of the Ozarks, join Kathy Lawton Brown for a conversation about “Art Talk” on February 15, 2026. We’ll also hear about the exhibit CLAY. WHAT WE MAKE OF IT with works from eight…
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STLWC Imaginary Creatures Coming to COCA
Saint Louis Women’s Chorale Artistic and Executive Director Leanne Magnuson Latuda and Kathy Lawton Brown dive into the world of Imaginary Creatures and the magic that has gone into creating this mystical performance. Step into an enchanted realm with the Saint Louis Women’s Chorale on February 15, 2026, at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA)…
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Speak Easy, Move Loud – Continuum and Resilience
Resilience Dance Company and Continuum Vocal Ensemble will present “Speak Easy | Move Loud” on February 6 and 7. Emily Haussler, Artistic and Executive Director of RDC, and Dr. John McDonald, Artistic Director of Continuum, tell listeners about this event that explores ideas of resistance, cultural upheaval, identity and belonging through music and movement. For…
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Celebrating Route 66 at the National Museum of Transportation
National Museum of Transportation Curator Coby Ellison tells listeners about the upcoming Route 66 100th Anniversary exhibit that opens in March. The exhibit will feature a model of the S.S. Admiral, once an entertainment fixture in the region, as well as the 66’ Park-In Theatre on Watson Road. Learn more at tnmot.org/100-years-of-route-66/ Classic 107.3 ·…
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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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Re-choired Listening with Philip Barnes: Elgar and Death
This week’s episode bears the cheery title of ELGAR AND DEATH. The central piece is a premiere recording of his 1893 symphonic cantata, The Black Knight, which sets an anonymous 17th century ballad describing the demise of the 14th century Scottish king, Alexander III. But wait! it’s even more obscure than you might think, because Sir Edward…
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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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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…