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Stéphane Denève on the Timeless Rhythms of Ravel
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, shares why the music of Maurice Ravel is so important to him and discusses why these pieces still resonate with audiences 150 years after the composer’s birth. Stéphane discusses the talent of soloist Kirill Gerstein and a possible point of contention on Ravel’s Piano Concerto…
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Winter Opera St. Louis to Premiere Anna Bolena
Kate Slovinski is making her directorial debut with Winter Opera St. Louis this week. Hear her conversation about directing Anna Bolena with Kathy Lawton Brown. See the St. Louis premiere of “Anna Bolena” by Gaetano Donizetti at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.Runtime 2 hours 45 minutes including intermission.January 17th at 7:30pm & January 19th at…
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Percussion Pieces on the Programs for CMS Concerts
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…
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The Playlist – Station News
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…
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Stephanie and the SLSO Share Surprises this New Year’s Eve
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…
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Symphony Meetup for St. Louis Concerts
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…
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A JOYFUL Celebration at COCA
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…
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Bach Society Christmas Candlelight Concert
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…
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The Sheldon Welcomes Janet Evra as Artist-in-Residence
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…
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Up On the House Top!
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,…