Sep 07 Special Special: The Lost and the Living: Composers Respond to 9/11 Americans were profoundly affected by the events of September 11, 2001. Many of us remember exactly where we were that day, what we were doing as we watched the horror unfold on our televisions. A number of composers reacted to the events of 9/11 in their music, and on this program from Interlochen Public Radio, […] By WUOL Sep 07 Special Special: The Lost and the Living: Composers Respond to 9/11 By WUOL
Dec 09 Holiday Holiday Specials 2019 Bourbon Baroque Messiah December 21, 8pm Louisville’s period-instrument ensemble presents Georg Frideric Handel’s oratorio Messiah in its entirety. See the program here. A Christmas Pastorale December 22, 9am Host Alan Brandt presents an hour of holiday-themed music from the British Isles, including Gerald Finzi’s Dies natalis, Arnold Bax’s Christmas Eve, Frederick Delius’ Sleigh Ride and […] By WUOL Dec 09 Holiday Holiday Specials 2019 By WUOL
Nov 26 Holiday Holiday Specials 2018 December 22, 8pm Bourbon Baroque Messiah Louisville’s period instrument ensemble, Bourbon Baroque, and vocal ensemble Variant 6 present G.F. Handel’s Messiah, recorded on November 24 & 25, 2018 at St. Brigid Church, Louisville. December 23, 8pm St. Olaf Christmas Festival This service in song and word has become one of the nation’s most cherished holiday […] By WUOL Nov 26 Holiday Holiday Specials 2018 By WUOL
Nov 19 Holiday Special: Giving Thanks Thanksgiving Day, 10am and 10pm “Giving Thanks” offers a contemporary celebration of gratitude, with classical music and stories of Thanksgiving. This year, Thanksgiving falls on the Feast Day of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music! Host John Birge is using the occasion to invite one of the world’s most treasured composers to the table. […] By WUOL Nov 19 Holiday Special: Giving Thanks By WUOL
Nov 15 Blog Thanksgiving Day Special: Giving Thanks Host John Birge returns with “Giving Thanks,” a contemporary celebration of the spirit of gratitude with this year’s special guest, chef Jacques Pepin. Classical music is the heart and soul of “Giving Thanks,” with no clichés about pilgrims and pumpkin pies, and perfect for listening in the kitchen, on the road, or relaxing after the […] By Daniel Gilliam Nov 15 Blog Thanksgiving Day Special: Giving Thanks By Daniel Gilliam
Dec 03 Blog 2015 Channukah Specials We’ll celebrate the Festival of Lights this year with some familiar voices, including Itzhak Perlman, Mindy Ratner, Bill Morelock and Louisville’s own Cantor David Lipp. Here’s the schedule: December 6 at 8pm: Itzhak Perlman’s Chanukah Radio Party Itzhak Perlman invites you to his Chanukah Radio Party. Join the superstar violinist as he tells the story […] By Daniel Gilliam Dec 03 Blog 2015 Channukah Specials By Daniel Gilliam
Nov 23 Blog 2015 Thanksgiving Specials Cantus is one of the premiere men’s vocal ensembles, and with Alison Young, talk about the holiday, music, and food. (Thursday at 2pm) program EDUARD KREMSER, arr. Aaron Humble: We Gather Together (A Harvest Home) BOBBY MCFERRIN: The 23rd Psalm (dedicated to my mother) (That Eternal Day) MALCOLM DALGLISH: Little Potato GRIEG: Brothers, Sing On! […] By Daniel Gilliam Nov 23 Blog 2015 Thanksgiving Specials By Daniel Gilliam