Dec 06 Special Special programs for Advent, Christmas, and Kwanzaa Whether you celebrate any of these holidays, or just love the music, we’ve got you covered with performances from St. Olaf and the Vienna Philharmonic, the historic Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, and Gian Carlo Menotti’s Christmas opera hosted by Colleen Phelps. Listen on 90.5 WUOL, here on this site, on […] By WUOL Dec 06 Special Special programs for Advent, Christmas, and Kwanzaa By WUOL
Nov 09 Special Thanksgiving Day specials with Andrea Blain and John Birge 9am Host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take some time to give thanks and celebrate one of life’s most meaningful gifts: music. It’s Every Good Thing — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving. 2pm-4pm Giving Thanks shares music and stories that reflect the meaning of gratitude. […] By WUOL Nov 09 Special Thanksgiving Day specials with Andrea Blain and John Birge By WUOL
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