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90.5 WUOL Classical Louisville is our community’s only 24/7 classical music station from LPM
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10/12/2024

NouLou Chamber Players return to Oxmoor Farm for their eighth season on Monday, with Nicholas Finch conducting Antonín Dvořák's "Serenade for Winds"

Local chamber ensemble returns to Oxmoor Farm for their eighth year of concerts

10/11/2024

If you were at the final of summer in September, we hope you got to see to Trip J Band, a winner of our Young Artist Showcase. If not, we tried to capture their energy in these phots but it sure was hard to do in a photo!

Keep an eye out for these kids -- they're going places.

10/08/2024

It’s (unofficially) Dinosaur Week on Flicks at 4. Tune in to Laura Atkinson each day this week for music from Land Before Time, Jurassic Park and Ice Age!

10/04/2024

Do you like free tickets? This week, you could win tickets to:

🎼 Music from Copland House on Oct. 20 at Comstock Music Hall
🎼 Louisville Master Chorale on Oct. 20 at St. Agnes Catholic Church

Deadline to enter is Oct. 13 at 11:59 p.m. Enter to win at lpm.org/giveaways

10/04/2024

All aboard the Music Box Express! 🚂

Kiana wants to visit 1953 and meet a renowned jazz theorist; Fiona wants to travel to the future to hear some tunes. But they get distracted on the train, and end up waaaaay back in ancient Mesopotamia -- just in time for a musical performance like none they've ever heard before!

Listen at musicboxpod.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

09/26/2024

Ready for your brain to get bigger? 🧠

Kiana and Fiona fill our heads and ears with Indian classical music and teach us tons about this musical style that's over 6,000 years old. Plus, you'll hear some cool instruments that might sound familiar, even if you don't know their names... yet!

Listen at musicboxpod.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

09/25/2024

"I'm Glad About It: The Legacy of Gospel Music in Louisville" is the latest project from The Louisville Story Program. Laura Atkinson spoke with the LSP's Co-founder and Deputy Director Joe Manning about the team's work to capture the stories and voices of Louisville's "Gospel Elders," uncovering the rich history of gospel music in Louisville.

A musical celebration of this project takes place Saturday, September 28 at the Brown Theatre. Learn more at the link below.

The Louisville Story Program's Joe Manning on the latest project, "I'm Glad About It"

09/20/2024

🎼 WUOL has your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Louisville Orchestra's Carmina Burana on October 19 at Whitney Hall. Enter to win at lpm.org/giveaways by September 29 at 11:59 p.m.

09/19/2024

What do Béla Bartók, squealing pigs, and Canadian indie rock band Mother Mother all have in common? They're all featured on this week's episode of The Music Box about extended violin technique, of course!

Listen to the dulcet tones of singing hogs as Kiana and Fiona explore a violin…from the inside 🕵️. You'll learn how fiddlers use their instrument in strange, new ways. Trust us, it will all make sense soon. (or not).

Listen at musicboxpod.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

09/17/2024

Louisville Orchestra’s latest contract includes pay raises and custom ear protection for players

The Louisville Federation of Musicians Local 11-637, which represents musicians part of the orchestra, recently announced the adoption of a three-year contract with Louisville Orchestra management.

09/14/2024

90.5 WUOL has your chance to win tickets to Actors Theatre of Louisville's "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy" on opening night, October 2. Enter to win at lpm.org/giveaways by September 22 at 11:59 p.m.

09/13/2024

Ever wonder who's behind the sounds you hear on movies, TV shows, and podcasts?

Join Kiana, Fiona and The Music Box sound designer Alex Biscardi to discover just how crucial sound design is to the stories we love, AND find out exactly what happens when those audio specialists go under appreciated (it ain't pretty). It's all on this week's episode of the Music Box: Anything, Anywhere, All Together! Listen at musicboxpod.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Music Box podcast is made possible thanks to support from PNC.

09/13/2024

Want to win tickets to see the Louisville Orchestra this season? You're automatically registered to win tickets for all the classics and pops series when you give any amount at (502) 814-6565 of lpm.org.

Also, come early to the Concert Talk hosted by Daniel Gilliam with conductor Paolo Bortolameolli at 6:15pm on Saturday

And check out Bill Doolittle's write up on Darius Milhaud's "Kentuckiana" which the LO commissioned 75 years ago. https://www.lpm.org/classical/2024-09-08/a-louisville-orchestra-original-75-years-ago-and-saturday-night

09/12/2024

Today is . Today, we're asking you to support LPM and WUOL.

It's a super quick process and takes less than 3 minutes to make a difference. 🔗: https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/donate/louisville-public-media

Your donation of any amount today will go directly to supporting 90.5 WUOL. Whether it's $20, $50, $100, or $500, every donation counts toward unlocking thousands of additional bonus dollars to help keep Louisville classical.

09/09/2024

This weekend's Louisville Orchestra concert will start with a special work from the orchestra's early days of commissioning new music. Bill Doolittle takes us back 75 years

Guest conductor Paolo Bortolameolli leads Milhaud, Mozart, and Holst

09/07/2024

Got a case of Claudio Monti-Vertigo? Fresh out of Bach-ygen? You're in luck! Musical doctors Kiana and Fiona have you covered as they operate on their newest patient, Baroque music!

Listen at musicboxpod.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

09/05/2024

Season 7 of The Music Box is here! 🎹🪗🎺🪇🎻

Follow Kiana and Fiona on their adventures to ancient Mesopotamia, discover the art of the under-appreciated movie sound designer, and learn how to make music with bird calls. Plus, you won't want to miss our season finale -- an interview with Jazz legend Christian McBride! All of this and more on this season of The Music Box. Listen at musicboxprod.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Music Box podcast is made possible thanks to support from PNC.

09/03/2024

Central High’s Marching Yellow Jackets ready for another Louisville football season

At Central High School, the Marching Yellow Jackets rival their football-playing peers as crowd favorites. Central’s marching band is a cultural touchstone in the neighborhood.

08/07/2024

Catch the final broadcast of the Louisville Orchestra on 90.5 WUOL this Sunday at 5 p.m, with Teddy Abrams conducting the music of Creators Corps' Alex Berko - Musician, Nkeiru Okoye, and Tanner Porter.

Listen on your radio or smart speaker or stream it at LPM.org/classical or on the LPM app. Enjoy!

08/02/2024

On this week's Louisville Orchestra broadcast, Teddy Abrams conducts Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6, and honors the retirements of LO members Steve Causey and Judy Wilson, and remembers violinist Scott Staidle.

Tune in to 90.5 WUOL on Sunday at 5 p.m. on your radio or smart speaker or stream it at LPM.org/classical or on the LPM app. Happy listening!

📸: Jon Cherry

07/31/2024

Join us on August 4 at 7 p.m. for our next concert at the Louisville Public Media Performance Studio at 619 S. Fourth Street.

Our friends from Longleash, an ensemble with a traditional instrumentation and a progressive identity, will perform a concert that weaves music and video with music by IgorSantos and excerpts from Katherine Balch's "different gravities" inspired by ideas from Liu Cixin’s "The Three Body Problem" trilogy.

New Lens is a free event open to the public.

07/26/2024

This week on the Louisville Orchestra broadcasts: Eric Whitacre conducts the Louisville Orchestra & The Louisville Chamber Choir in his Lux Aurumque, The River Cam, selections from The Sacred Veil, and Mozart's Requiem.

Sunday at 5pm.

Listen at 90.5 FM, at lpm.org, and on the LPM app!

07/21/2024

Catch the broadcast of "Together in Song" on 90.5 WUOL today at 5pm. Featuring Teddy Abrams, Louisville Orchestra, St Stephen Church Mass Choir, David Krakauer, Socalled, and so much more! Listen at 90.5 FM, online at lpm.org, or on the LPM app.

07/07/2024

Reminder to tune in at 5pm today for Nosferatu!

Listen to the Louisville Orchestra on 90.5 WUOL this Sunday at 5pm, featuring Sebastian Chang's score for the 1922 silent horror masterpiece Nosferatu!

07/02/2024

Listen to the Louisville Orchestra on 90.5 WUOL this Sunday at 5pm, featuring Sebastian Chang's score for the 1922 silent horror masterpiece Nosferatu!

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Videos

Teddy Abrams - WUOL Members Only

Teddy Abrams stopped by the LPM Performance Studio earlier this month to give WUOL members an in-depth look at Gustav Mahler’s life, both personal and musical, and his incredible 6th Symphony in preparation for the Louisville Orchestra's performance of Mahler’s 6th on April 26th and 27th.

Kentucky Opera previews "As One"

Laura Atkinson hosts the cast of "As One," Kentucky Opera's next production opening April 12

LPM Young Artist Showcase deadline is April 1.

LAST CALL for entries to the @louisvillepublicmedia Young Artist Showcase! More info at lpm.org/yas

LPM Young Artist Showase

The LPM Young Artist Showcase applications are open through April 1. Visit LPM.org/YAS for more info.

Composer/conductor @ericwhitacre chats with @classicallouisville Daniel Gilliam about this weekend’s Louisville Orchestra concert.

What's your "why" for tuning to WUOL? 🕰️ Is it because we’re the only 24/7 classical music station in Louisville? 🧘‍♀️ Do you turn to us to find calm and relaxation? 🪢 Does WUOL help connect you to a rich, cultural tapestry? You have your "why" for being here, and today we're asking you to support it by becoming a member with a gift of $15/month or any other amount. You count on us, and we’re counting on you. Donate online at lpm.org/donate and help us keep Louisville Classical.

WUOL Members-Only: The Whiffenpoofs of Yale University

Laura Atkinson hosts The Whiffenpoofs for an exclusive WUOL members-only performance at Louisville Public Media

Music for a Purpose

Take a listen to some new music from Rachel Grimes played by Music for a Purpose, who are presenting a few concerts this weekend to benefit The Healing Place Louisville

New Lens - Carr-Petrova Duo

A brand new season of New Lens begins with the Carr-Petrova Duo performing music from their newest project, "HERS," comprised entirely of works by female composers.

Kentucky Opera previews "The Pirates of Penzance"

Kentucky Opera is here with a preview of their next production “The Pirates of Penzance,” with baritone Craig Irvin and pianist Taylor Burkhardt.

Incantare came to WUOL for a preview of their "Exile: Music from the Early Modern Jewish Diaspora" program. They'll play in Lexington tonight, and in Louisville on Saturday.

GT2023_Laura-Atkinson-FINAL

It's #GivingTuesday -- a day reserved for generosity after a weekend dedicated to holiday shopping. If you plan to make your annual donations today, please include Louisville Public Media and WUOL. Your support helps keep 24/7 classical alive in Louisville. Donate now: https://tinyurl.com/mr264j3n

FD23-WUOL-Daniel

On this #GiveForGoodLouisville, take a cue from Daniel and give now to WUOL. If you've been waiting for the time to become a new member or make your additional gift of support, this is it! Your $20, $50 or $100 can unlock thousands of additional bonus dollars to help us share classical music with the entire community. It only takes a moment to make a difference: https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/donate?campaign_id=176614

The title character in Paola Prestini's opera "Edward Tulane" has his whole world turned upside down. In this clip from the latest Behind the Playlist interview, Prestini describes how she wrote the work not realizing just how relevant this would become in 2020. Find the full interview linked below.

Why release an album of only music by women? For pianist Sarah Cahill, now on her 3rd volume of “The Future Is Female,” it's so that others know these pieces are available for them to play too. From the French baroque to a new commission hear all about the new release in the latest Behind the Playlist (link below).

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90.5 WUOL Classical Louisville

Louisville’s Fine Arts Station gives life to our city’s cultural community. With 24/7 classical music and fine arts features, interviews and event listings we offer a unique local connection. We champion area artists and cultural institutions and we offer an escape from our raucous world with music that feeds the soul and expertise that illuminates the art.

Since the first broadcast on December 20, 1976, 90.5 WUOL Classical Louisville has provided an essential service to the Louisville and Southern Indiana community, primarily through providing classical music, but by equally serving as a place for learning and education for ears young and old.