Julie Freddino
WSHU Program Director, Sunday Baroque ProducerJulie Freddino is the host of Sunday Spotlight and producer of Sunday Baroque. She discovered public radio in college and was immediately hooked. Starting as a board operator, she worked her way up to production assistant, producer, senior producer, and in 2003, became WSHU’s production director.
In 2018, Julie produced an independent, 6-episode audio drama, Mermaids of Merrow’s Cove, which was nominated for an AudioVerse Award — Best Engineering of a New Dramatic Production.
When not moving sound around, Julie can be found at the pottery wheel throwing clay.
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June is a very popular month for weddings. If you're planning a wedding, plan to attend a wedding, or just like to recall weddings of the past, you'll enjoy the songs on this week's AcousticConnections. -
Tonight, journey to Scotland with Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony—inspired by misty ruins and Highland landscapes. Plus, Alexander Mackenzie’s Pibroch, a lyrical suite for violin and orchestra that channels the soulful sound of the bagpipes. -
Maurice Ravel's La Valse starts as a homage to the Viennese dance but gradually unravels into a swirling, chaotic climax. While Ravel denied any symbolic intent, listeners have long interpreted it as a reflection on the decay of European society post-World War I. -
Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony was the first symphony by an American woman to be published. Drawing on Irish and Scottish folk melodies, Beach evokes rolling hills, ancient ballads, and a deep emotional connection to the past. -
Jeanne Lamon was more than a violinist—she was a visionary who shaped the sound of Tafelmusik for over three decades. Hear a recording of her lead the ensemble in François-Joseph Gossec’s Pastorella Symphony. -
William Grant Still’s Seven Traceries invite reflection—seven short piano pieces that blend serenity, mystery, and quiet devotion. Let them be your retreat tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and the WSHU music stream. -
Mob mythology gave us the image: a quiet man, a sharp suit, and a violin case that doesn’t carry music—it carries muscle. -
His Violin Concerto No. 2 in E major is full of brilliance—joyful, expressive, and endlessly engaging. Hilary Hahn brings her bright and bold interpretation to the piece. -
Mendelssohn was captivated by Scotland’s wild beauty, and he poured it into his Scottish Symphony. It’s music full of misty landscapes, ancient ruins, and stirring energy. -
She was called the “female Beethoven” in her time—but Emilie Mayer was far more than a nickname.
