Teddy’s Picks Series
For the first time, Teddy Abrams has curated a special four-concert package featuring the performances that excite and inspire him most this season. Experience the profound depth of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony, a piece Teddy is personally excited to conduct. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Sounds of a New Nation featuring Jonathan Biss performing Mozart’s Piano Concert No. 9, reflecting the evolution of American music from its revolutionary roots to today. A big fan of Morgan Freeman, Teddy is excited to explore the cultural and musical legacy of Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues. And finally, Teddy is excited to welcome back Ben Folds for his unmatched blend of rock, pop, and classical performance. An exclusive package that reflects Teddy’s passion for music that moves, challenges, and connects us.
Ben Folds
Friday, September 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
Ben Folds, vocals & piano
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds brings his sharp lyrics, dynamic piano style, and genre-blending sound to Louisville for a one-night-only performance with the Louisville Orchestra. Featuring hits from Ben Folds Five, solo favorites, and orchestral arrangements, this concert showcases his signature mix of musicianship and storytelling.
Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
Morgan Freeman, narrator
Sean Mayes, conductor
Experience the soul of the Mississippi Delta Blues in this one-of-a-kind concert event. Narrated by the legendary Morgan Freeman, this symphonic journey blends storytelling, live blues performances, and orchestral arrangements to explore the music, culture, and legacy of the Delta—where the blues was born.
Teddy Conducts Mahler’s Ninth
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
Teddy Abrams, conductor
Mahler, Symphony No. 9
Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 is a an emotional and introspective work that balances longing, turbulence, and transcendent beauty. Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra bring this monumental symphony to life in a performance that captures its depth and intensity.
Sounds of a New Nation
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
Teddy Abrams, conductor
Jonathan Biss, piano
Schuman, Chester from New England Triptych
Billings, Part-Songs and Fuguing Tunes
Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 9
Ives, A Symphony: New England Holidays
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, this program highlights works by Schuman, Billings, and Ives. Pianist Jonathan Biss brings elegance and brilliance to Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9, a work composed the same year the U.S. declared independence.
