The Louisville Orchestra welcomes Ken Johnson as its Interim Executive Director. Johnson, a Louisville native, served as the Executive Director of the Greeneville Symphony Orchestra from 2007 – 2012. Prior to this role, he enjoyed a long career as a Human Resources executive for IBM Corporation and Lexmark Corporation.
Additionally, Johnson has worked as a consultant and interim executive for non-profits across the country such as Habitat for Humanity, Make A Wish Foundation, and the Clifton Fine Arts Center.
FREE Preview Concert Sunday, September 9 – featuring highlights from the upcoming Louisville Orchestra season including works by Mozart, John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, and Brahms Star Wars Trivia Night Wednesday, September 12 – join UpTempo (the LO’s young professionals group) for their kickoff event: Star Wars Trivia Night hosted by the Trivia House at Gravely Brewing at 7PM. ALL IN Vinyl Release Wednesday, September 19 – Music provided by the NuLou String Quartet. The event is free and open to the public.(more…)
On Saturday, November 24 Bob Bernhardt and the Louisville Orchestra will celebrate the holiday season with two concerts filled with Christmas cheer and the phenomenal talent of LaKisha Jones from American Idol! The festivities begin at 11AM with a one-hour concert for the whole family. Bring the kids early to meet Santa in The Kentucky Center lobby and participate in the pre-concert activities! At 8PM, the two-hour LO Pops concert brings more music and magic of the holidays!
Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt continues to bring his unique combination of easy style, infectious enthusiasm and wonderful musicianship to the city and orchestra he loves. He has been a constant presence with the Louisville Orchestra for the past 37 years.
Overview: Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) is a legend of American music. Composer, conductor, pianist and educator, Bernstein captivated and energized a generation of music lovers.
MORGAN JAMES, soprano
TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor (more…)
Overview: Orchestrate a family adventure with fun and familiar music selected to delight young music lovers from ages 4 to 12 years. Kids of all ages are welcome! (more…)