Meet Erin Freeman, New St. Louis Symphony Chorus Director
Our first conversation with Erin Freeman, the new director of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus. Erin tells listeners about herself and shares some of the things that excite her about getting to know this city, working with SLSO Music Director Stéphane Denève, and leading the St. Louis Symphony Chorus. Classic 107.3 · Meet Erin Freeman,…
Making Mimi at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Soprano Katerina Burton talks about debuting the role of Mimi in the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis production of La bohème (a part that she is thrilled to portray) and discusses how the experience has been more moving than she anticipated. For tickets and more information about the OTSL production, visit opera-stl.org/whats-on/la-boheme/ Classic 107.3 · Making…
A Celebration of Humanity with the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus
Philip Barnes, Artistic Director of the St. Louis Chamber Chorus, talks about the final concert of the season: Nations United. The performance, which takes place on Sunday, May 26 at 3pm at John Burroughs School, features a rarely heard work by Benjamin Britten as well as music of Ludwig van Beethoven, Sydney Guillaume, and others…
Continuum Breathes New Life into the Choral Music Scene
The Continuum Vocal Ensemble is a new choral group in St. Louis! Dr. John McDonald discusses the origins of the ensemble and their mission to provide inspiring and transformative experiences, and shares details about their upcoming peformance “I Breathed a Song” on February 25 at the 21C Museum Hotel. For more information and tickets, visit…
A Visit to The Holy Land with the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus
Philip Barnes, the Artistic Director of the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, and award-winning composer Kerensa Briggs discuss the December 17 holiday concert offering from the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, which features a new carol composed by Briggs with words by poet and lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.chamberchorus.org/product-page/concert3 Classic 107.3…
Making Hearts Joyful with the St. Louis Children’s Choirs
Tai Lin, the founder of the Ariel Concert Series, and Tzuying Huang, bass clarinetist for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Artistic Director for the Ariel Concert Series, tell listeners about the history behind this music series and discuss the upcoming December 22 concert, which will feature the debut performance of the Meridian Clarinet Quartet.…
2024 Holiday Programs
Saturday, December 7 from 7pm – 8:30pmBest known for the chorus “The Shepherds’ Farewell”, this oratorio of 1854 recounts young Jesus’ early life and the flight of his family into Egypt to escape King Herod and his minions. Present day audiences can still be taken aback at Berlioz’s gentle lyricism and simplicity in recounting this…
Bach Society Christmas Candlelight Concert
The Bach Society of Saint Louis’ Christmas Candlelight Concert is back to sprinkle magic on your holiday season. This treasured St. Louis tradition has been delighting audiences since 1951. Come together with your loved ones, sing heartwarming carols and enjoy the enchanting ambiance of the Candlelight Processional. Delight in the harmonious melodies brought to life…
Travel to Mexico with the St. Louis Chamber Chorus
Philip Barnes, the Artistic Director of the St. Louis Chamber Chorus (and host of Re-choired Listening on Classic 107.3) tells listeners about the fascinating and beautiful music of ancient and modern Mexico that will be performed at the second concert in the St. Louis Chamber Chorus season, “A Choral Atlas”. The November 5 concert takes…
The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus Opens A Choral Atlas
Philip Barnes, Artistic Director of the The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, talks about the first concert of this season, “The Baltic States”, which features masterworks by Edvard Grieg, Carl Nielsen, Arvo Pårt and Mikolaj Zielenski. Classic 107.3 · The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus Opens A Choral Atlas