ICONIC SCORE PERFORMED LIVE TO FILM The Louisville Orchestra will present Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film by the Louisville Orchestra. The concert will be led by acclaimed conductor Jason Seber Tickets on sale
From smokey blues to exuberant big band, Teddy Abrams opens the LO Classics season with a big and brassy tribute to jazz in the classics. Concert Program Wynton MARSALIS: Violin Concerto in D Igor STRAVINSKY: Symphony in Three Movements Teddy Abrams, conductor Tessa Lark, violin
From smoky blues to exuberant big band, this concert is a big and brassy tribute to jazz by Teddy and the LO. Wynton Marsalis’ concerto was described as “shades of Americana” by his collaborator violinist Nicola Benedetti. The music dips and dives through movements titled “Rhapsody,” “Rondo,” “Blues,” and “Hootenanny” to celebrate styles from Jazz
We welcome the singing superstar of Broadway and Hollywood, Kelli O'Hara. Stage and screen star Kelli O’Hara has established herself as one of Broadway’s greatest leading ladies. Her portrayal of Anna Loenowens in The King and I garnered her the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, along with Grammy, Drama League,
Radical Romanticism. Creating passionate music that is brilliantly crafted, Robert Schuman was still a tortured soul who died in an asylum. For this work, his most innovative symphony, Schumann fused 4 movements of a traditional symphony into one flow of music in a move that surprised the music-loving public of his time. Though the music
Radical Romanticism. Creating passionate music that is brilliantly crafted, Robert Schumann was still a tortured soul. Teddy Abrams deconstructs this masterwork with his engaging commentary to illuminate the genius of this composer and this symphony. Concert Program Robert SCHUMAN: Symphony No 4 Teddy Abrams, conductor
Radical Romanticism. Creating passionate music that is brilliantly crafted, Robert Schuman was still a tortured soul who died in an asylum. For this work, his most innovative symphony, Schumann fused 4 movements of a traditional symphony into one flow of music in a move that surprised the music-loving public of his time. Though the music
Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra presents an animated film with a live orchestra to introduce the instruments and orchestral music to children. A sparkling blend of modern animation and the beauty of the orchestra is hosted in the film by a delightful and magical sprite who engages with questions and stories. The dynamic
Many composers have addressed the concept of "Fate" and in this symphony, Tchaikovsky does the same. His struggle with his destiny within the society of his time paints a vivid and dramatic image of his life. Ultimately ending with notes of happiness, the work expresses a full range of emotions. Concert Program Modest MUSSORGSKY (arr.
The drama of fate, creation, and destiny lifts this program to celestial heights. We welcome guest conductor Ruth Reinhardt -- assistant conductor of the Dallas Symphony, Dudamel Fellow at the LA Phil, and guest conductor of orchestras here and in Europe. She's selected a powerful program for Louisville that features pianist/composer Timo Andres as the
