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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…
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Vignettes and Vistas with Voskoboynikova and the Arianna String Quartet
Brian Woods, Music Director at the World Chess Hall of Fame, and two members of the Arianna String Quartet, Kurt Baldwin and Joanna Mendoza, talk about the December 7 concert featuring ASQ and pianist Alla Voskoboynikova peforming music of Felix Mendelssohn, Maurice Ravel, and Dmitri Shostakovich. For more information and tickets, click HERE. Classic 107.3…
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Sounds of the Season with the Air Force Band of Mid-America
U.S.A.F. Major Justin Lewis talks about the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America “Spirit of the Season” concerts featuring holiday favorites, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more, coming up December 1-2. For more information and tickets, visit afbandtix.com/holiday/ Classic 107.3 · Sounds of the Season with the Air Force Band of Mid-America
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Exploring the Seasons with Erin Schreiber and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Erin Schreiber talks about the Thanksgiving weekend concert series featuring The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi and The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzolla. Erin, soloist for the Piazzolla work, discusses her preparation for the performance, shares the story of her violin, and more. For more information…
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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…
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Celebrate the Power of Film at the 32nd St. Louis International Film Festival
Cinema St. Louis (CSL) will present the 32nd Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) from November 9-19. Hear from Brian Spath, Operations Supervisor for CSL, about the festival’s history and this year’s highlights, including SLIFF’s opening party on November 9. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.cinemastlouis.org/sliff/festival-home Classic 107.3 · Celebrate the Power…
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Soprano Heidi Melton Makes SLSO Debut in Cavalleria Rusticana
Soprano Heidi Melton talks about the “Opera in Concert” performances of Cavalleria Rusticana with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on November 11 and 12. She discusses why this short opera is the perfect introduction to opera neophytes and reveals how she prepares for every role she plays. For information and tickets, visit https://shop.slso.org/7692 Classic 107.3…
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The Solace of Music – Beethoven’s 4th Piano Concerto with the SLSO
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, discusses this weekend’s concerts, which feature music of Maurice Ravel, Sergei Prokofiev, and Christoph Willibald Gluck, as well as Paul Lewis peforming Ludwig van Beethoven’s 4th Piano Concerto. Maestro Denève talks about the power of music to unite and console. For information and tickets, visit…
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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…
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Prokofiev vs. Oistrakh at the World Chess Hall of Fame
Hear from Brian Woods, Music Director at the World Chess Hall of Fame, and Hannah Ji, the Assistant Concertmaster for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, about their November 2 concert that celebrates the friendship and chess rivalry of composer Sergei Prokofiev and violinist David Oistrakh! For more information and tickets, visit worldchesshof.org Classic 107.3 ·…