Feb 10 Blog Classical Composers Steal the Show at Sochi Every two years the international community is treated to the extravaganza of national pride that is the opening ceremonies for the Olympic Games. The Russian ceremonies last Friday in Sochi especially focused on the history of the host nation, told through the dreams of a small girl (who was sometimes rather alarmingly suspended from the […] By WUOL Feb 10 Blog Classical Composers Steal the Show at Sochi By WUOL
Sep 23 Blog Teddy Abrams Teddy Abrams will be guest conducting the Louisville Orchestra for a program on September 26th, featuring Haydn’s Symphony No. 59, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and Barber’s Second Essay. Classical 90.5′s Daniel Gilliam talked with Teddy about the music on Thursday’s program, about being involved in the orchestra’s community and how Thursday’s program came together. By Daniel Gilliam Sep 23 Blog Teddy Abrams By Daniel Gilliam
Feb 14 Blog Louisville Orchestra and Adele Anthony Gil Shaham’s favorite violinist (for obvious reasons – they’re married), Adele Anthony, played the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with the Louisville Orchestra, earlier this month. The orchestra also performed Richard Strauss’ first tone poem Aus Italien and the overture to Verdi’s La forza del destino. Catch the broadcast this Sunday at 6pm. Here are the two […] By Daniel Gilliam Feb 14 Blog Louisville Orchestra and Adele Anthony By Daniel Gilliam
Dec 04 Blog Ten Nutcracker Facts Before you head to see this year’s production of The Nutcracker (Louisville Ballet performances start 12/8), here are some enlightening facts about one of the most popular ballets. 1. Choreographer Marius Petipa micromanaged Tchaikovsky, dictating the tempos and number of bars in each movement of the score. 2. The premiere received mixed reviews. Dancers were […] By Daniel Gilliam Dec 04 Blog Ten Nutcracker Facts By Daniel Gilliam