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Re-choired Listening with Philip Barnes: The Choral Alphabet
On this week’s episode of Re-choired Listening (May 13, 2026) Philip adds Percy Grainger and Edvard Grieg (his Four Psalms – the last piece he wrote!) to our Choral Alphabet. From the Renaissance we include Orlando Gibbins (England), Carl Gesualdo (Italy) and Francisco Guerrero (Spain). Learn more about Philip Barnes and this program here: Re-Choired Listening…
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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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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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Premiere Performances with the Mizzou New Music Initiative
Learn about the Mizzou New Music Initiative (MNMI) with Professor of Composition Stefan Freund. This program of the University of Missouri supports emerging composers of new classical music. St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) and MNMI have a long-running collaboration that brings world premiere performances to St. Louis. On most Live at The Sheldon programs this…
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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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The Bach Society of Saint Louis Christmas Candlelight Concert
The Bach Society of St. Louis Conductor and Artistic Director Dr. A. Dennis Sparger and Executive Director Melissa Payton talk with Kathy Lawton Brown about this year’s Christmas Candlelight Concert on December 23,2025. The program features John Rutter’s Magnificat, a radiant centerpiece for this joyful time of year. The Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra will…