Behind the Music: Louisville Orchestra Musicians Share Their Passion for the 2026-27 Season
The Louisville Orchestra’s 2026-27 season promises a compelling mix of beloved classics, daring contemporary works, and ambitious collaborations that reflect the ensemble’s growing artistic reach across Kentucky and beyond. But while audiences will experience the finished performances under the lights of The Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall and venues statewide, the season’s true heartbeat begins long before the first downbeat.
For the musicians of the Louisville Orchestra, each concert is the culmination of months of study, rehearsal, reflection, and collaboration. Recently, Audience Magazine publisher Doug Dreisbach caught up with some of the orchestra members to share their perspective about what excites them most about the upcoming season, how they prepare for demanding performances, and why performing for Louisville audiences remains deeply meaningful
