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November 2018
COFFEE :: OBOE CONCERTO
16 NOV 2018 :: Ken-David Masur, the next generation of the talented Masur family (his father Kurt was a noted-conductor), is making his mark as a bold and fearless conductor whose performances as Associate Conductor with the Boston Symphony are thrilling audiences. He makes his LO debut conducting our own principal oboist as soloist and Brahms' (1833-1897) first significant symphonic work. ERIC NATHAN: the space of a door RICHARD STRAUSS: Oboe Concerto JOHANNES BRAHMS: Serenade No. 1 ALEXANDER VVEDENSKIY, oboe…
Find out more »CLASSICS: OBOE CONCERTO
17 NOV 2018 :: Ken-David Masur, the next generation of the talented Masur family, is making his mark as a bold and fearless conductor whose performances with the Boston Symphony are thrilling audiences. He makes his LO debut conducting our own principal oboist as soloist and Brahms's first significant symphonic work. In April 1945 in a Bavarian town, American serviceman and musician John de Lancie asked the elderly Richard Strauss (1864-1949) if he would write a concerto for his instrument,…
Find out more »FAMILY: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
24 NOV 2018 at 11AM :: Presented at the Kentucky Center, the Louisville Orchestra invites your entire family to celebrate Christmas with an hour-long concert of holiday favorites. LEROY ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride ALAN SILVESTRI: "Spirit of the Season" from The Polar Express JOHN RUTTER: Star Carol RODGERS/HAMMERSTEIN: "My Favorite Things" GREENE/LOWRY: "Mary Did You Know?" EMILE WALTEUFEL: Skater's Waltz HEALEY: Three Chanukah Songs JOHN WILLIAMS: "Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!" from Home Alone P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY: Two Selections from The Nutcracker STEWART/BALLARD: "Ordinary Miracle"…
Find out more »POPS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
24 NOV 2018 :: The tradition continues with Bob Bernhardt leading the Louisville Orchestra in Yuletide favorites! LEROY ANDERSON: Christmas Festival PAUL SILVESTRI: "Spirit of the Season" from The Polar Bear Express JOHN RUTTER: Star Carol JEFF TYZIK: Chanukah Suite P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY: Three Selections from The Nutcracker GREENE/LOWRY: "Mary Did You Know?" RODGERS/HAMMERSTEIN: "My Favorite Things" ADOLPHE ADAMS: "O Holy Night" JOHN WILLIAMS: Two Songs from Home Alone LEROY ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride HEALEY: Three Chanukah Songs JOHN RUTTER: Shepard's Pipe Carol…
Find out more »HOLIDAY: HANDEL’S MESSIAH
TH 29 NOV at Cathedral of the Assumption :: Utterly transcendent! An inspiring performance of this seasonal masterpiece in a location that glows with the grace and joy of Christmas. Kent Hatteberg leads the Louisville Orchestra, the Louisville Chamber Choir and a select group of soloists. GEORGE FREDRICK HANDEL: Messiah (Christmas selections) ERIN KEESY, soprano KATHERINE CALCAMUGGIO-DONNER, mezzo-soprano JESSE DONNER, tenor CHAD SLOAN, baritone LOUISVILLE CHAMBER CHOIR KENT HATTEBERG, conductor Tickets: $35 advance / $40 door Series Sponsored by: The Consortium for Christian…
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FR 30 NOV at Harvey Browne Presbyterian :: Utterly transcendent! An inspiring performance of this seasonal masterpiece in a location that glows with the grace and joy of Christmas. Kent Hatteberg leads the Louisville Orchestra, the Louisville Chamber Choir and a select group of soloists. GEORGE FREDRICK HANDEL: Messiah (Christmas selections) ERIN KEESY, soprano KATHERINE CALCAMUGGIO-DONNER, mezzo-soprano JESSE DONNER, tenor CHAD SLOAN, baritone Tickets: $35 advance / $40 door Series Sponsored by: The Consortium for Christian Unity Concert Sponsored by: Covenant Classical…
Find out more »December 2018
HOLIDAY: HANDEL’S MESSIAH
SAT 01 DEC at St. Francis in the Fields :: Utterly transcendent! An inspiring performance of this seasonal masterpiece in a location that glows with the grace and joy of Christmas. Kent Hatteberg leads the Louisville Orchestra, the Louisville Chamber Choir and a select group of soloists. GEORGE FREDRICK HANDEL: The Messiah (Christmas selections) ERIN KEESY, soprano KATHERINE CALCAMUGGIO-DONNER, mezzo-soprano JESSE DONNER, tenor CHAD SLOAN, baritone LOUISVILLE CHAMBER CHOIR KENT HATTEBERG, conductor and chorusmaster TICKETS: $35 advance / $40 at the…
Find out more »Community: Holidays at Broadway Baptist
TUE 18 DEC 2018 :: Broadway Baptist Church (4000 Brownsboro Rd, 40207) hosts the Louisville Orchestra under the direction of guest conductor Kelly Corcoran for a FREE holiday concert. Featuring the Broadway Baptist Choir, the concert program includes music from Messiah, The Nutcracker, Babes in Toyland, plus music of Leroy Anderson and a Christmas carol sing-along. Free and ticketless. First come, first seated until capacity is reached.
Find out more »January 2019
CLASSICS: SLATKIN CONDUCTS ELGAR
12 JAN 2019 :: A life-long champion of American music and one of the most celebrated conductors of our time, Leonard Slatkin returns to Louisville. He's selected a program of American music plus the beloved Enigma Variations. CINDY McTEE: Double Play LEONARD SLATKIN: Kinah WALTER PISTON: Suite from The Incredible Flutist EDWARD ELGAR: Enigma Variations LEONARD SLATKIN, conductor Classics Series Sponsored by: Brown-Forman
Find out more »MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS: 1812 OVERTURE
THU 17 JAN 2019 :: Performed at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, you are invited to enjoy the music of Russian composer, Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) as we perform three beloved works. PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY: The Tempest TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor
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