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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…