Julie Freddino
WSHU Program Director, Sunday Baroque ProducerJulie Freddino is WSHU's Program Director 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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American music tells the story of a nation - its history, its people, and the traditions that bring us together. Join WSHU for an encore presentation of America 250: The American Experience, featuring the patriotic spirit of John Philip Sousa, the powerful musical voice of Margaret Bonds, and Mark O'Connor's celebration of America's musical roots.Listen tonight at 8 on 91.1, 107.5 FM, and our music stream at WSHU.org. -
Picture a grand hotel ballroom, glittering chandeliers, elegantly dressed couples, and the sound of a waltz drifting across the dance floor. That's the world Samuel Barber revisits in Souvenirs, a playful, nostalgic tribute to the dances of an earlier era.Take a little trip back in time with Barber's Souvenirs, tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream. -
A young woman is murdered. Her stepsister steals her identity and thinks she's gotten away with the perfect crime. But there's a witness. And that witness is about to reveal everything.It's not the latest true-crime podcast. It's the story behind Antonín Dvořák's The Golden Spinning Wheel. Hear how this musical murder mystery unfolds, tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream. -
On Election Night, celebrate the music that tells America's story. Join WSHU for a special Tuesday night edition of America 250: The American Experience, featuring the patriotic spirit of John Philip Sousa, the powerful musical voice of Margaret Bonds, and Mark O'Connor's celebration of America's musical roots.While NPR and WSHU bring you election coverage on 91.1, enjoy an evening of American music on 107.5 FM and our music stream at WSHU.org. -
More than 300 years after his birth, Johann Sebastian Bach is still inspiring composers to make his music their own. Tonight, we'll explore that lasting influence, from the beautiful interplay of two violins in Bach's Double Concerto to fresh interpretations of his musical ideas, including a Brazilian twist. It's an evening celebrating the music of Bach and the creativity he continues to inspire, tonight at 8 on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream. -
From haunted houses and ghost stories to spine-tingling movie scores and music inspired by the supernatural, WSHU has plenty to get you into the Halloween spirit. Spend Halloween weekend with us for a special lineup of classical music, folk songs, film scores and dramatic storytelling. Some of it is spooky, some of it is suspenseful, and there's something for just about everyone. -
Every corner of America has its own story to tell, and composers have found plenty of inspiration along the way. Tonight, America 250: The American Experience takes you on a musical journey, from the grandeur of the Grand Canyon to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a summer evening in Knoxville, Tennessee.Explore America through its music, Friday night from 8 to 10 on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream at WSHU.org. -
An exhibition about human dignity and resilience at New Canaan's Grace Farms inspired composer Evan Williams to create Woven in Tears. WSHU's Davis Dunavin shares the story behind the music, followed by a performance from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, presented by Lauren Rico.Listen tonight at 8 PM on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream at WSHU.org. -
Tchaikovsky was no stranger to success, but the premiere of his Third Orchestral Suite was something special. He called it a triumph unlike anything he'd experienced before. From its lyrical opening to its dazzling finale, it's easy to hear why audiences loved it. Hear it for yourself tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream. -
It's never too late to try something new. César Franck was in his mid-sixties when he composed his first and only symphony. After a lifetime devoted largely to organ music and teaching, he took on a new challenge and created one of his most celebrated works. Find a little inspiration, tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.
