Culture: Peace, out
Pent-up aggression boils over at Mighty Kindness Hootenanny
It was a serene and sunny Saturday at Waterfront Park, where droves of friendly, free-spirited folks swayed in unison to the hypnotic sounds of folk tunes.
Classical Music: Pacifica Quartet brings strings and pings
The Pacifica Quartet appears Sunday at Comstock Hall at U of L in the fourth of five concerts that mark the 75th anniversary year of the Louisville Chamber Music Society.
Opera: Sexual conquest, in shades of black and white
Opera presents ‘Don Giovanni’ as film noir
Mozart wrote the opera “Don Giovanni” in 1787 and set the story in 17th century Spain.
Orchestra: Andrea Levine tells stories as she plays
A bit of tension through the strings. Ripples rising across calm waters, as the orchestra sets the scene for clarinetist Andrea Levine to begin the tale.
Classical Music: Louisville Orchestra gets back to classical business
After a big number, you’ll always catch a couple musicians sneaking a look out at the audience, checking the reaction.
Culture: This American host
Ira Glass brings his roadshow to the Brown Theatre
There are many things that people are (or claim to be) interested in that may seem pretentious to others, such as existential art films, European soccer/football, local organic produce, or even Nat
Classical Music: Singing the American Songbook
Opera star Stephanie Blythe says 'Let’s Do It'
Stephanie Blythe made her name and fame singing great big opera on great big stages, filling the halls with Verdi and Wagner.
Opera: Love goes wrong in right places
Kentucky Opera presents 'Tosca'
Floria Tosca, the celebrated singer and innocent beauty of the tragic opera “Tosca,” is not a real person.
Culture: Richard Kogan returns to IdeaFest
Noted musician and psychiatrist explores Beethoven
IdeaFestival (“IF”) touts itself as “a celebration for the intellectually curious.” Amidst this year’s varied presenters — who will address issues ranging
Classical Music: Naked Louisville Orchestra to boost ticket sales
Now that the Louisville Orchestra has settled its dispute with its contracted musicians, all focus is on ticket sales.
