From Mozart to Beethoven with El Sistema-St. Louis
The Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center Director Mark Sarich talks about El Sistema-St. Louis with Kathy Lawton Brown to invite listeners and musicians to learn more about El Sistema-St. Louis (formerly Orchestrating Diversity). The Lemp Community Orchestra (formerly Orchestrating Diversity) will present “The Young Mozart” on May 18, 2025 at Messiah Lutheran Church. Learn more at www.facebook.com/OrchestratingDiversity.…
We Are St. Louis – An Update from the Missouri Historical Society
Sam Moore, the Managing Director of Public History for the Missouri Historical Society, talks about the “We Are St. Louis” campaign, which aims to connect the citizens of St. Louis to the region’s rich history. Plus, learn about Collected, the newest exhibit at the Missouri History Museum, as well as exciting plans for the future.…
Tom Ridgely Talks Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season Of St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
Local arts reviewer Chuck Lavazzi talks with Tom Ridgely, Producing Artistic Director of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, about the 25th anniversary season and celebratory gala, the plans for the “wild new play” Romeo & Zooliet, and more. Find out more about the STL Shakespeare Festival at stlshakes.org/ Classic 107.3 · STL Shakespeare Festival Celebrates 25…
“Fly” with The St. Louis Children’s Choirs
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs (SLCC) Artistic Director Dr. Alyson Moore and Executive Director Ben Nordstrom preview “Fly” and talk about upcoming events with host Kathy Lawton Brown. “Fly” will feature all six ensembles, performing beautiful choral music in different languages and a variety of styles. The Choirs will be joined by professional local instrumentalists…
Mak Grgić and Curtis Stewart Preview May 3rd Concert
Grammy-nominated musicians Mak Grgić and Curtis Stewart share a preview of their St. Louis Classical Guitar concert with Julie Schuster in the Classic 107.3 studio. Tickets are still available for their May 3, 2025 concert at The 560 Music Center, 7:30pm at https://stlouisclassicalguitar1.thundertix.com/events/228787 Hear how Grgić and Stewart came to play their instruments (guitar and…
SLSO Ends Season With An Epic Journey: Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, talks about the final concerts in the 144th season – Peer Gynt, An Epic Tale, featuring the music of Edvard Grieg in a staged production of his best-known work. Learn about what happens when an orchestra, a chorus, actors, puppeteers, and more take the stage,…
Celebrating National Poetry Month
Works of poetry selected and performed by St. Louis arts enthusiasts Nicky Rainey, Ann Haubrich, and the 2024-25 Poet Laureate of St. Louis, Jane Ellen Ibur. Classic 107.3 · A Poem A Day – 2025 National Poetry Month
VIVA Rachmaninoff – STL Philharmonic April 25
St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director Darwin Aquino and pianist Brian Woods talk with Kathy Lawton Brown about “Viva Rachmaninoff”, coming up on Friday, April 25, 2025. This concert features Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, performed by Woods. Learn more at stlphilharmonic.org Classic 107.3 · Viva Rachmaninoff! STL Philharmonic – April 2025
SLSO Live at the Sheldon – Wind and Water
Hear from Peter Henderson, the principal keyboardist for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and Jelena Dirks, the principal oboe for the SLSO, about the April 25 SLSO Live at The Sheldon concert, “Wind and Water”. Learn how this duo chose the programming for the concert, which includes a world-premiere from a University of Missouri student,…
“Into the Depths” with COCAcabana 2025
COCA (Center of Creative Arts) President and CEO Indigo Sams and event chair Arianna Muckerman join Kathy Lawton Brown to discuss COCAcabana 2025 — “Into the Depths” to Celebrate Creativity & the Arts, and ways to support arts for youth through this annual gala on April 25, 2025. Learn more at www.cocastl.org/cocacabana-event Classic 107.3 · COCAcabana…