The History of the Vuvuzela
Contemporary audiences know the vuvuzela was prominently featured in the 2010 World Cup games. But few know the historical importance of the plastic instrument. Until now:
Music of the Spheres?
Scientists recently have decoded the vibrational loops of the Sun’s atmosphere and recorded it. Here is what it sounds like:
Music Theatre Louisville
Music Theatre Louisville’s 2010 summer season opens June 25 with “1776.” The musical romp through history is directed by Jon Huffman, who talks about the show with Classical 90.5′s Scott Dowd.
Louisville Chorus
The Louisville Chorus’s 6th annual Fanfare for the Fourth: Musical Visions of America is scheduled for 7:30pm, Friday, July 2 at Beargrass Christian Church on Shelbyville Road. Classical 90.5′s Scott Dowd speaks with Music Director Daniel Spurlock.
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
The C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheatre in Central Park is once again at the heart of Louisville’s summer activities. This year marks the 50th season for live, free Shakespeare in the Park. New Producing Artistic Director Brantley Dunaway discusses, with Scott Dowd, what is ahead for Kentucky Shakespeare Festival.
Legally Blonde
The PNC Broadway Across America presentation of the hit musical “Legally Blonde” stars Becky Gulsvig as the naïve, but talented Elle Woods who turns a would-be joke on its head. Scott Dowd talks with Gulsvig about her character, and life on the road.
Schumann Turns 200
All this week Classical 90.5 is celebrating the life and music of Robert Schumann, born June 4, 1810. Bill McGlaughlin dedicates his week to the composer Monday – Friday at 7 pm on Exploring Music.
