IN HARMONY TOUR: Happy Top in BEATTYVILLE

This fall, the Louisville Orchestra, in partnership with Louisville Public Media,  is delighted to present Rufus Wainwright: Want Symphonic at the Louisville Palace. Wainwright will perform a large selection of songs from both his “Want One” album from 2003 and “Want Two” album from 2004.

Thursday, September 14, 2023, 7:00 pm (cdt)

The Fall 2023 portion of our “In Harmony” tour celebrates American and Kentucky culture. We start the program reverently with our National Anthem. Next up is Murray, KY’s own Chris Thile, on mandolin and vocals performing ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra, co-commissioned by the Louisville Orchestra. Chris Thile, who is called “a genre-defying musical genius” by NPR, offers his own musical take on the American experience. The bluegrass mandolinist behind Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek brings his newly written narrative song cycle that he says tells “the true story of the time I attempted to impress a Starbucks executive and accidentally met Carrie Fisher as a result. It’s a DOOZY!”

And then a popular favorite from the May leg of our tour gets an encore – a work entitled Home by LO Creators Corps member Lisa Bielawa and Hazard native Lindsay Branson which marries fascinatingly the symphonic and traditional bluegrass styles of music. The excitement of the rodeo and cowboy culture is evoked by Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-Down”, the iconic favorite from his suite Rodeo. Our program wraps up with Prokofiev’s buoyant nod to Haydn and Mozart, the Symphony No. 1, nicknamed the “Classical”. You’ll want to encourage an encore on this concert – a hint: it’s a classic Kentucky tune with a new twist from Teddy Abrams that has proven to be an audience favorite on our In Harmony tour.

Teddy Abrams, conductor

Chris Thile, mandolin and vocals

Lindsey Branson, guitar and vocals

Sara Adams, mezzo-soprano

*Maximum ticket limit is 6 per person. 

The Kentucky “In Harmony” tour is made possible through a partnership with the Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.

Additional support from:
Eleanor Bingham Miller
Brook and Pam Smith
Lindy B. Street
Anonymous

Lead funding for the LOCC provided by The Mellon Foundation

Additional significant support provided by:

Owsley Brown II Family Foundation

Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation

William and Susan Yarmuth

William M Wood Foundation

Edie Nixon

Ted and Mary Nixon

Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 7:00 pm (cdt)

The Fall 2023 portion of our “In Harmony” tour celebrates American and Kentucky culture. We start the program reverently with our National Anthem. Next up is Murray, KY’s Chris Thile, on mandolin and vocals performing ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra, co- commissioned by the Louisville Orchestra. Chris Thile, who is called “a genre-defying musical genius” by NPR, offers his own musical take on the American experience. The bluegrass mandolinist behind Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek brings his newly written narrative song cycle that he says tells “the true story of the time I attempted to impress a Starbucks executive and accidentally met Carrie Fisher as a result. It’s a DOOZY!”

And then a popular favorite from the May leg of our tour gets an encore – a work entitled Home by LO Creators Corps member Lisa Bielawa and Hazard native Lindsay Branson which marries fascinatingly the symphonic and traditional bluegrass styles of music. The excitement of the rodeo and cowboy culture is evoked by Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-Down”, the iconic favorite from his suite Rodeo. Our program wraps up with Prokofiev’s buoyant nod to Haydn and Mozart, the Symphony No. 1, nicknamed the “Classical”. You’ll want to encourage an encore on this concert – a hint: it’s a classic Kentucky tune with a new twist from Teddy Abrams that has proven to be an audience favorite on our In Harmony tour.

Teddy Abrams, conductor

Chris Thile, mandolin and vocals

Lindsey Branson, guitar and vocals

Sara Adams, mezzo-soprano

*Maximum ticket limit is 6 per person. 

The Kentucky “In Harmony” tour is made possible through a partnership with the Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.

Additional support from:
Eleanor Bingham Miller
Brook and Pam Smith
Lindy B. Street
Anonymous

Lead funding for the LOCC provided by The Mellon Foundation

Additional significant support provided by:

Owsley Brown II Family Foundation

Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation

William and Susan Yarmuth

William M Wood Foundation

Edie Nixon

Ted and Mary Nixon

saturday, September 23, 2023, 7:30 pm (cdt)

The Fall 2023 portion of our “In Harmony” tour celebrates American and Kentucky culture. We start the program reverently with our National Anthem. Next up is Murray, KY’s Chris Thile, on mandolin and vocals performing ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra, co-commissioned by the Louisville Orchestra. Chris Thile, who is called “a genre-defying musical genius” by NPR, offers his own musical take on the American experience. The bluegrass mandolinist behind Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek brings his newly written narrative song cycle that he says tells “the true story of the time I attempted to impress a Starbucks executive and accidentally met Carrie Fisher as a result. It’s a DOOZY!”

And then a popular favorite from the May leg of our tour gets an encore – a work entitled Home by LO Creators Corps member Lisa Bielawa and Hazard native Lindsay Branson which marries fascinatingly the symphonic and traditional bluegrass styles of music. The excitement of the rodeo and cowboy culture is evoked by Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-Down”, the iconic favorite from his suite Rodeo. Our program wraps up with Prokofiev’s buoyant nod to Haydn and Mozart, the Symphony No. 1, nicknamed the “Classical”. You’ll want to encourage an encore on this concert – a hint: it’s a classic Kentucky tune with a new twist from Teddy Abrams that has proven to be an audience favorite on our In Harmony tour.

Teddy Abrams, conductor

Chris Thile, mandolin and vocals

Lindsey Branson, guitar and vocals

Sara Adams, mezzo-soprano

*Maximum ticket limit is 6 per person. 

The Kentucky “In Harmony” tour is made possible through a partnership with the Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.

Additional support from:
Eleanor Bingham Miller
Brook and Pam Smith
Lindy B. Street
Anonymous

Lead funding for the LOCC provided by The Mellon Foundation

Additional significant support provided by:

Owsley Brown II Family Foundation

Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation

William and Susan Yarmuth

William M Wood Foundation

Edie Nixon

Ted and Mary Nixon

Saturday, March 2, 2024, 7:30 pm (cdt)

The February and March “In Harmony” tour leg highlights the music Kentucky is famous for – bluegrass. The tension between tradition and innovation is at the core of bluegrass music, and so we have brought in the man who is widely known as the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Michael Cleveland, whose musical style exemplifies this musical tug-of-war. Joining Michael on the stage with the LO will be his band, Flamekeeper. The band was formed by Cleveland in 2006 and has received the International Bluegrass Association’s “Instrumental Group of the Year” award seven times.  Flamekeeper includes Josh Richards, Nathan Livers, Jasiah Shrode, and Chris Douglas.

Teddy Abrams, conductor

Michael Cleveland, fiddle

Flamekeeper

Nathan Livers. Vocals, Mandolin

Chris Douglas, Vocals, Bass

Josh Richards, Vocals, Guitar

Jasiah Shrode, Banjo

*Maximum ticket limit is 6 per person. 

The Kentucky “In Harmony” tour is made possible through a partnership with the Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.

Additional support from:
Eleanor Bingham Miller
Brook and Pam Smith
Lindy B. Street
Anonymous

Tuesday, March 5, 2023, 7:30 pm (CDT)

The February and March “In Harmony” tour leg highlights the music Kentucky is famous for – bluegrass. The tension between tradition and innovation is at the core of bluegrass music, and so we have brought in the man who is widely known as the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Michael Cleveland, whose musical style exemplifies this musical tug-of-war. Joining Michael on the stage with the LO will be his band, Flamekeeper. The band was formed by Cleveland in 2006 and has received the International Bluegrass Association’s “Instrumental Group of the Year” award seven times.  Flamekeeper includes Josh Richards, Nathan Livers, Jasiah Shrode, and Chris Douglas.

Teddy Abrams, conductor

Michael Cleveland, fiddle

Flamekeeper

Nathan Livers. Vocals, Mandolin

Chris Douglas, Vocals, Bass

Josh Richards, Vocals, Guitar

Jasiah Shrode, Banjo

*Maximum ticket limit is 6 per person. 

The Kentucky “In Harmony” tour is made possible through a partnership with the Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.

Additional support from:
Eleanor Bingham Miller
Brook and Pam Smith
Lindy B. Street
Anonymous

Friday, March 8, 2023, 7:30 pm (est)

The February and March “In Harmony” tour leg highlights the music Kentucky is famous for – bluegrass. The tension between tradition and innovation is at the core of bluegrass music, and so we have brought in the man who is widely known as the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Michael Cleveland, whose musical style exemplifies this musical tug-of-war. Joining Michael on the stage with the LO will be his band, Flamekeeper. The band was formed by Cleveland in 2006 and has received the International Bluegrass Association’s “Instrumental Group of the Year” award seven times.  Flamekeeper includes Josh Richards, Nathan Livers, Jasiah Shrode, and Chris Douglas.

Teddy Abrams, conductor

Michael Cleveland, fiddle

Flamekeeper

Nathan Livers. Vocals, Mandolin

Chris Douglas, Vocals, Bass

Josh Richards, Vocals, Guitar

Jasiah Shrode, Banjo

*Maximum ticket limit is 6 per person. 

The Kentucky “In Harmony” tour is made possible through a partnership with the Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.

Additional support from:
Eleanor Bingham Miller
Brook and Pam Smith
Lindy B. Street
Anonymous

Saturday, March 9, 2024, 7:30 pm (est)

The February and March “In Harmony” tour leg highlights the music Kentucky is famous for – bluegrass. The tension between tradition and innovation is at the core of bluegrass music, and so we have brought in the man who is widely known as the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Michael Cleveland, whose musical style exemplifies this musical tug-of-war. Joining Michael on the stage with the LO will be his band, Flamekeeper. The band was formed by Cleveland in 2006 and has received the International Bluegrass Association’s “Instrumental Group of the Year” award seven times.  Flamekeeper includes Josh Richards, Nathan Livers, Jasiah Shrode, and Chris Douglas.

Teddy Abrams, conductor

Michael Cleveland, fiddle

Flamekeeper

Nathan Livers. Vocals, Mandolin

Chris Douglas, Vocals, Bass

Josh Richards, Vocals, Guitar

Jasiah Shrode, Banjo

*Maximum ticket limit is 6 per person. 

The Kentucky “In Harmony” tour is made possible through a partnership with the Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.

Additional support from:
Eleanor Bingham Miller
Brook and Pam Smith
Lindy B. Street
Anonymous

Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 7:30 pm (EST)

The February and March “In Harmony” tour leg highlights the music Kentucky is famous for – bluegrass. The tension between tradition and innovation is at the core of bluegrass music, and so we have brought in the man who is widely known as the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Michael Cleveland, whose musical style exemplifies this musical tug-of-war. Joining Michael on the stage with the LO will be his band, Flamekeeper. The band was formed by Cleveland in 2006 and has received the International Bluegrass Association’s “Instrumental Group of the Year” award seven times.  Flamekeeper includes Josh Richards, Nathan Livers, Jasiah Shrode, and Chris Douglas.

Teddy Abrams, conductor

Michael Cleveland, fiddle

Flamekeeper

Nathan Livers. Vocals, Mandolin

Chris Douglas, Vocals, Bass

Josh Richards, Vocals, Guitar

Jasiah Shrode, Banjo

*Maximum ticket limit is 6 per person. 

The Kentucky “In Harmony” tour is made possible through a partnership with the Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.

Additional support from:
Eleanor Bingham Miller
Brook and Pam Smith
Lindy B. Street
Anonymous

Friday, September 22, 2023, 7:30 pm (est)

We’re calling this special concert of the Fall 2023 portion of our “In Harmony” tour An Evening with Teddy Abrams, Chris Thile, and Friends.  Murray, KY’s own mandolinist extraordinaire, the acclaimed Chris Thile, will be joining our multi-talented Music Director and Conductor, Teddy Abrams for an extraordinary evening of musical collaboration that only this duo could conceive and perform.

Teddy Abrams, piano

Chris Thile, mandolin and vocals

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*Maximum ticket limit is 6 per person. 

*This is not a full orchestra performance. This concert will feature Teddy Abrams, Chris Thile, and Friends.

In the event that is rains, this concert will be moved to Lee County Middle High School.

Lee County Middle High School
601 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY  41311

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