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November 2021
POPS: HOLIDAY POPS
Listen for the sleigh bells and gather for favorite Christmas music. How sweet it will be to bring family together for this traditional musical treat. With infectious joy, wry playfulness, and robust musicality, Tony DeSare leads the celebration with a fresh take on holiday classics. BOB BERNHARDT, conductor TONY DeSARE, vocals and piano
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COFFEE: YUJA PREMIERES ABRAMS CONCERTO
The “MUST-SEE” concert of the season. Super-star pianist Yuja Wang offers the world premiere of a concerto written by Teddy Abrams. Paired with the gorgeous Second Symphony of Sergei Rachmaninoff, this will be an unforgettable event. Teddy ABRAMS: Piano Concerto (world premiere) Sergei RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 2 (selected movements) TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor YUJA WANG, piano SERIES SPONSORED BY BAIRD
Find out more »CLASSICS: YUJA PREMIERES ABRAMS CONCERTO
The “MUST-SEE” concert of the season. Super-star pianist Yuja Wang offers the world premiere of a concerto written by Teddy Abrams. Paired with the gorgeous Second Symphony of Sergei Rachmaninoff, this will be an unforgettable event. Teddy ABRAMS: Piano Concerto (world premiere) Sergei RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 2 TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor YUJA WANG, piano SERIES SPONSORED BY THE BROWN-FORMAN FOUNDATION
Find out more »POPS: IRRESISTIBLE JOHN WILLIAMS
SAT 15 JAN at 8PM • Kentucky Center • Celebrate the 40th Season of the irrepressible Bob Bernhardt with the irresistible music of John Williams. Bob selects his favorite music of his favorite composer to share. BOB BERNHARDT, conductor
Find out more »MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS: CELEBRATING YOUNG TALENT
Ms. Cann is a young artist with a heart for the dreams of others. Besides being a talented soloist, she has worked to bring music and arts education access to thousands of children. We celebrate her talents and those of young Louisville composer KiMani Bridges. KiMani BRIDGES: New work for orchestra (world premiere, LO Commission) George GERSHWIN: Second Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra Antonin DVORÁK: Symphony No. 8 TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor MICHELLE CANN, piano
Find out more »FAMILY SERIES: PETER & THE WOLF
When young Peter decides to go on an adventure with his friends, despite being told to stay out of the garden by his grandfather, he runs into a hungry wolf! This "symphonic story" introduces children to the orchestra as each character is portrayed by a different musical instrument. Don't miss this beloved family favorite. Robert Franz, conductor Individual concert tickets go on sale August 16 at 10AM
Find out more »COFFEE: PINES OF ROME
This brilliant program is under the direction of Ms. Hotoda, hailed by the Spokesman-Review as being an “inexhaustible dynamo” on the podium. Lili BOULANGER: Of a Spring Morning Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8 Ottorino RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome REI HOTODA, guest conductor SERIES SPONSORED BY BAIRD
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This brilliant program is under the direction of Ms. Hotoda, hailed by the Spokesman-Review as being an “inexhaustible dynamo” on the podium. Lili BOULANGER: Of a Spring Morning Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8 Ottorino RESPIGHI: Fountains of Rome Ottorino RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome REI HOTODA, guest conductor SERIES SPONSORED BY THE BROWN-FORMAN FOUNDATION
Find out more »March 2022
COFFEE: FESTIVAL OF LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC 1
The color, passion, and rhythmic energy of Latin music explodes with these brilliant works. New works and a First Edition commission celebrate the trailblazing spirit of the LO. We welcome salsa band, People of the Earth. Dafnis PRIETO: Concerto for People of Earth and String Orchestra (world premiere, LO co-commission) Angélica NEGRÓN: New work TBA (world premiere, LO commission) Leonard BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor PEOPLE OF EARTH SERIES SPONSORED BY BAIRD
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