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On the Art with SLAM: Shaman Figure
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…
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Fanfares and Festivals – SLSO Live at the Sheldon
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…
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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,…
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH
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…
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L’ENFANCE DU CHRIST
Saturday, December 7 from 7pm – 8:30pm Best 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…
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Leonard Slatkin and CMSSL Create a Successful D. Bach L
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…
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Kelley O’Connor on Bringing a Requiem to Life
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
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Stéphane Denève: Mozart’s Journey with the SLSO
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…
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Set Sail with HMS Pinafore Nov. 8 and 10
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…