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January 2020
MUSIC W/O BORDERS: BOOK OF TRAVELERS
THU 9 JAN 2020 :: The Temple :: Music Director Teddy Abrams pairs two compositions (written over 175 years apart) that were both inspired by the travel of the composers. Called “one of the finest, most searching songwriters of the day,” by The New Yorker, Gabriel Kahane brings a newly orchestrated set of songs of empathy to our stage. While searching for connections between Americans on a cross-country train journey, Kahane found inspiration in fellow travelers. This exceptional musical event…
Find out more »PARISTOWN: GABRIEL KAHANE AT THE LO
FRI 10 JAN 2020:: Called “one of the finest, most searching songwriters of the day,” by The New Yorker, Gabriel Kahane brings a newly orchestrated set of songs of empathy to our stage. While searching for connections between Americans on a cross-country train journey, Kahane found inspiration in fellow travelers. This exceptional musical event also features the final symphony of Romantic-era composer Robert Schumann, a celebrated songwriter in his own right. Arthur HONEGGER: Pacific 231 Gabriel KAHANE: Selections Steve REICH: Different…
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SAT 11 JAN 2020:: Ogle Center :: Called “one of the finest, most searching songwriters of the day,” by The New Yorker, Gabriel Kahane brings a newly orchestrated set of songs of empathy to our stage. While searching for connections between Americans on a cross-country train journey, Kahane found inspiration in fellow travelers. This exceptional musical event also features the final symphony of Romantic-era composer Robert Schumann, a celebrated songwriter in his own right. Arthur HONEGGER: Pacific 231 Gabriel KAHANE: Pattern…
Find out more »COFFEE: MAHLER’S FIFTH
FRI 17 JAN 2020 :: With the most tender love letter ever written in music at its heart in the fourth movement "Adagietto" and a finale of unalloyed joy, Mahler's Fifth is a miracle of symphonic music. CONCERT TALK: Starting at 10AM in Whitney Hall, the LO, together with WUOL, offers a free, pre-concert discussion hosted by radio program direction Daniel Gilliam. Gustav MAHLER: Symphony No. 5 TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor SERIES SPONSORED BY BAIRD CONCERT SPONSORED BY SUSAN CASEY BROWN…
Find out more »CLASSICS: TEDDY TALKS MAHLER
18 JAN 2020 :: With the most tender love letter ever written in music at its heart and a finale of unalloyed joy, Mahler's Symphony No. 5 is a miracle of symphonic music. Teddy Abrams offers a program reminiscent of the "Omnibus" series of the 1950s, demonstrating and explaining the work with the orchestra's help before intermission with the complete performance to follow. CONCERT TALK: Starting at 6:45PM in Whitney Hall, the LO, together with WUOL, offers a free, pre-concert discussion hosted…
Find out more »POPS: The Music of Motown
SAT 25 JAN 2020 :: You'll know the words to every song on this concert! Three exciting young talented singers perform smash hits of the Motown Era including "Ain't no Mountain High Enough," "I'll be There," "Dancing in the Street," " My Girl," " Superstition," and more. You heard it first on your transistor radio -- now hear it live with full orchestra arrangements in concert. Concert Playlist on Spotify BOB BERNHARDT, conductor SERIES SPONSORED BY LEE AND ROSE KIRKWOOD…
Find out more »COFFEE: BRAHMS THIRD
FRI 31 JAN 2020 :: Bulgarian pianist Anna Petrova has delighted audiences around the world with her impetuous excitement. In addition to her recording and performing, she is an assistant professor at the University of Louisville. She makes her LO debut by sharing the lyrical storytelling embodied in Edvard Grieg's only piano concerto. Winner of the 2018 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award and now earning international acclaim, Roderick Cox takes the podium for the rich, mysterious and bold virtuosity of…
Find out more »February 2020
CLASSICS: BRAHMS THIRD
01 FEB 2020 :: No less a pianist than the virtuoso Franz Liszt told Edvard Grieg "You carry on, my friend; you have the real stuff in you. And don't ever let them frighten you!" upon previewing the younger man's first (and only) piano concerto. This splendid masterpiece, with its sincere melodies and warm sonorities, has offered vigorous poetry to listeners ever since. We welcome UofL faculty member and international touring and recording artist, Anna Petrova as piano soloist. Composer…
Find out more »CLASSICS: GOSPEL AT THE SYMPHONY
22 FEB :: Gospel music has shaped American music like no other and in this first concert of our Festival of American Music, Teddy and the LO are joined by one of the finest gospel choirs in the United States for a spectacular concert. The first half of this performance showcases the incredible talents of Cory Henry. Two-time Grammy Award winner, CORY HENRY is acclaimed as "one of the finest Hammond-B organ players of his generation" by Allmusic.com. As a…
Find out more »LO at St. Stephen Church
SUN 22 FEB :: The Louisville Orchestra travels to St. Stephen Church (1018 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40210) for an evening of gospel favorites for orchestra and choir. FREE admission. FREE parking. Everyone is welcome. Gospel Arrangements by ANDRÉ WILSON TRADITIONAL: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow KEVIN JAMES: Worthy of All of the Praise TRADITIONAL: God is Worthy JASON CLAYBORN: You’re All I Need TRADITIONAL: Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around RICHARD SMALLWOOD: Anthem of Praise CHRISTOPHER…
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