The Planets

Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor

David Fray, piano
Women’s Chorus (Kent Hatteberg, director)

Milhaud: Kentuckiana: Divertissement on Twenty Kentucky Airs
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467
Holst: The Planets

Let the immersive sound of The Planets transport you through the cosmos, from the blood-red might of Mars to the mystical serenity of Neptune, set aglow by a heavenly choir. Mozart’s effervescent piano concerto channels that magical time when Vienna was the center of everything. An LO-commissioned gem from a 20th-century French legend shows how fertile Kentucky has always been for great music. There’s a whole universe out there beckoning, but you already know the buzz is true: The Louisville Orchestra is the place to be!

Program

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467

Prepare to be enchanted by the timeless beauty of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21. Renowned pianist David Fray will grace the stage, delivering a performance that will transport you to a world of sublime melodies and artistic mastery.

Holst’s The Planets

Embark on an interstellar voyage with Gustav Holst’s The Planets. Each movement represents a celestial body, from the majestic “Mars” to the ethereal “Neptune.” The Louisville Orchestra will bring these celestial entities to life through music, creating a sonic experience that is out of this world.

Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of classical music that will leave you awestruck and inspired. Secure your tickets now and join us as we explore the cosmos through the power of music. The Planets await your discovery at The Kentucky Center on September 14!

Special thanks to our series sponsor, the Brown-Forman Foundation

With significant support from 90.5 WUOL Classical Louisville