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Carmina Burana

Saturday, October 19, 2024 7:30pm

Event Description

In partnership with the Appalachian Arts Alliance and ArtShine, we invite audience members to bring donations of art supplies to the Carmina Burana performance. Your contributions will support residents in North Carolina and Tennessee affected by the flooding from Hurricane Helene. Suggested items include crayons, markers, colored pencils, canvas/sketchbooks, paints, brushes, and rhythm instruments.

If you prefer, you can also donate online through the Appalachian Arts Alliance Amazon wishlist.

Teddy Abrams, conductor

Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano
Elliott Madore, bass-baritone
Erin Keesy, soprano
Dylon Crain, tenor
Louisville Chamber Choir and Guests
Kent Hatteberg, choir director

Michael Tilson Thomas: Meditations on Rilke
Orff: Carmina Burana

Teddy Abrams leads a massive array of instrumentalists and singers through the earth-shaking, life-affirming power of Orff’s Carmina Burana. Wherever the wheel of fate spins you next—love, lust, heartbreak, consolation, maybe a tavern to drown your sorrows—this feast of sound shakes you by the shoulders and implores you to live each day to the fullest while you can. A poignant masterpiece by Teddy’s dear friend and mentor Michael Tilson Thomas meditates on the experiences that unite us across different cultures and generations.

Pre-concert Talk

Louisville Chamber Choir – Kent Hatteberg, Artistic Director

Voces Novae – Angela Hampton, Director

University of Louisville Collegiate Chorale – Kent Hatteberg, Director (on sabbatical) Won Joo Ahn, Acting Director

Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS) Concert Choir – Jacob Cook, Director

Floyd Central High School A cappella Choir – Angela Hampton, Director

Male Traditional High School Concert Choir – Alexis Paxton, Director

Eastern High School Chamber Singers – Katie Jordan, Director

Oldham County High School Chamber Choir – Sarah Coleman, Director

South Oldham County High School Chamber Choir – Justin Romney, Director

The Boys Choir will be made up of students from:
Noe Middle School – Russell Cooper, Director

Western Middle School for the Arts – Kathryn Cook, Director

Echo Trail Middle School – Lydia Alexander, Director

Program

Michael Tilson Thomas – Meditations on Rilke

Delve into the profound words of Rainer Maria Rilke through the mesmerizing compositions of Michael Tilson Thomas. Experience the deep emotions of “Autumn Day,” the expansive reflections of “I live my life in growing orbits,” the poignant melodies of “The Song the Drunkard Sings,” and the captivating tales of “Imaginary Biography.” This performance promises to be a moving exploration of the human spirit.

Carl Orff – Carmina Burana

Prepare for a thunderous and exhilarating musical journey with the iconic Carmina Burana. This epic choral work, famous for its powerful rhythms and unforgettable melodies, will leave you spellbound. Join us as we explore the whimsy, passion, and vitality of this timeless masterpiece.

Mark your calendars for October 19, and experience the magic of Carmina Burana in the grandeur of Whitney Hall. This season’s spectacular event is not to be missed. Secure your tickets early to ensure your place in the audience for this monumental performance.

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