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Free Concert at Iroquois Amphitheatre
07 JUL at 7:30PM : The generosity of HARSHAW TRANE allows the LO to present a FREE patriotic concert on Saturday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Iroquois Amphitheatre (1080 Amphitheater Rd, Louisville, KY 40214). Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt will lead the Orchestra in a program including Sousa marches, the Armed Forces Salute, music from the brand-new Star Wars score, and other audience favorites. Doors open at 6:00 p.m
Find out more »FREE SEASON PREVIEW AT IROQUOIS AMPHITHEATRE
SUN 9 SEP at 7PM :: At Iroquois Amphitheatre, the LO offers a FREE concert to kick-off the new season. Plus, we welcome some special guests from Kentucky Opera as soloists who preview music from The Magic Flute, which opens the opera season. Acclaimed conductor Joeseph "Joey" Mechavich leads a program that is designed to delight the whole family. SMITH/KEY: The Star-Spangled Banner LEONARD BERNSTEIN: Overture to West Side Story AARON COPLAND: Variations on a Shaker Melody W.A. MOZART: Overture to The…
Find out more »JOHN WILLIAMS TRIVIA NIGHT | UpTEMPO SEASON KICK OFF
12 SEP 2018 at 7PM :: UpTempo is hosted by Gravely Brewing for a JOHN WILLIAMS TRIVIA NIGHT! Win prizes and display your superior knowledge of one of the greatest composers of our day. Free admission. Donations accepted. Join us as we kick off the UpTEMPO season events. Get details about the UpTEMPO concert package for just $75 (+ KY sales tax).
Find out more »POPS: BOB BERNHARDT CONDUCTS THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
15 SEP 2018 :: From Jaws to the newest Star Wars, the music of John Williams (b 1932) guarantees a great night at the Pops. BOB BERNHARDT, conductor PROGRAM Jurassic Park Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ....."Fawkes the Phoenix" ....."Dobby the House Elf" ....."Gilderoy Lockhart" Theme from Jaws The Olympic Spirit "With Malice Toward None" from Lincoln "Devils Dance" from The Witches of Eastwick "The Flight to Neverland" from Hook Suite from Far and Away The Mission Theme Main Title…
Find out more »LP Launch Party Hosted by Crosley at Gravely Brewing
WED 19 SEP at 7PM :: Join Teddy Abrams at our ALL IN Vinyl Launch Party brought to you by our good friends at Crosley. Stop by at Gravely Brewing for a casual opportunity to say hello and to get your copy of the limited edition LP version of the chart-topping ALL IN release for $40. Teddy will talk about the excitement of releasing the first Louisville Orchestra recording in nearly 30 years. He'll also share insights about the upcoming…
Find out more »OUTDOOR POPS: FREE CONCERT AT CITY PLACE IN LAGRANGE
SAT 22 SEP at 7PM :: CityPlace in LaGrange, KY hosts a free, outdoor concert featuring the Louisville Orchestra. Kelly Corcoran, assistant conductor of the Nashville Symphony, leads the LO in a concert of Pops and light Classics with Gabriel Lefkowitz as violin soloist. SMITH/KEY: The Star-Spangled Banner Arr. Camp Kirkland: A Mighty Fortress is Our God HANDEL: Sinfonia from Messiah BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5, Mvmt. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY: Waltz from Sleeping Beauty OFFENBACH: "Can-Can" from Orpheus in the Underworld WILLIAMS (arr. Custer):…
Find out more »CLASSICS: LEONARD BERNSTEIN AT 100: Opening Night
29 SEP 2018 :: Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) is a legend of American music. Composer, conductor, pianist and educator, Bernstein captivated and energized a generation of music lovers. Teddy Abrams leads the LO in a survey of Bernstein's music from his first symphony, composed in 1942 and nicknamed "Jeremiah" from the biblical nature of the text, to his Broadway musicals that are loved by audiences around the world. Read the full program notes here. Overture to Candide Symphony No. 1 ("Jeremiah") Hashkiveinu -…
Find out more »MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS: KENTUCKY STRINGS
THU 11 OCT 2018 :: At Adath Jeshurun, this concert features Kentucky-based string players who are top talents. NEIL RAO: ...where unsolvable problems go. MICHAEL THURBER: Love Letter JEREMY BECK: Rhapsody for violin and orchestra DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Concerto No. 1 TESSA LARK, violin ROBERT SIMONDS, violin ANNE RICHARDSON, cello TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor Concert Sponsored by: The Schiller Family in memory of Dr. Sheldon Schille and Andrew Schiller
Find out more »MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS: KENTUCKY STRINGS
FRI 12 OCT 2018 :: This concert features Kentucky-based string players who are top talents. NEIL RAO: ...where unsolvable problems go. MICHAEL THURBER: Love Letter JEREMY BECK: Rhapsody for violin and orchestra DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Concerto No. 1 TESSA LARK, violin ROBERT SIMONDS, violin ANNE RICHARDSON, cello TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor Concert Sponsored by: United Mail
Find out more »PAUL W. OGLE CENTER AT IUS: KENTUCKY STRINGS
SAT 13 OCT 2018 :: At the Ogle Center, this concert features Kentucky-based string players who are top talents. MICHAEL THURBER: Love Letter JEREMY BECK: Rhapsody for violin and orchestra DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Concerto No. 1 TESSA LARK, violin ROBERT SIMONDS, violin ANNE RICHARDSON, cello TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor
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