by Doug Dreisbach | May 27, 2026
This program explores themes of cycles and transformation through contemporary Louisville music and symphonic tradition. The Louisville Orchestra presents a world premiere by Louisville native KiMani Bridges alongside Seasons of America, composed and conducted by Teddy Abrams and featuring violinist Ray Chen. The concert concludes with Symphony No. 4 by Johannes Brahms, a deeply expressive work reflecting continuity, renewal, and change.
Conductor: Teddy Abrams
Violin: Rey Chen
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by Doug Dreisbach | May 27, 2026
Glamour and danger dance hand in hand in Andrea Schermoly’s extravagant reimagining of the classic tale of Carmen, set in a shimmering 1973 Las Vegas. Beneath the neon lights and velvet curtains, Carmen, a magnetic showgirl with a fierce heart and untamable spirit, lives by her own rules. With two men vying for her affection, the heroine embarks on a tumultuous and passionate affair that leads her to a heartbreaking fate.
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by Doug Dreisbach | May 27, 2026
Led by Earl Lee, this program features music filled with energy, drama, and emotional release. Highlights include Le chasseur maudit by César Franck and Raise the Roof by Michael Daugherty, showcasing a timpani solo by Chris Choi. The concert concludes with Symphony No. 2, a sweeping and uplifting work by Jean Sibelius known for its powerful, triumphant finale.
Conductor: Earl Lee
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by Doug Dreisbach | May 27, 2026
Leslie Odom Jr., best known for his Tony winning performance as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, joins the Louisville Orchestra for a one night only Pops concert showcasing the range and versatility that have defined his career. From beloved Broadway selections to jazz standards and songs from his recent album When a Crooner Dies, Odom weaves together classic and contemporary repertoire with warmth, precision, and undeniable charisma. Led by conductor Bob Bernhardt, this program highlights Odom’s signature voice and storytelling in an evening designed for fans of Broadway, jazz, and timeless American music.
Conductor: Bob Bernhardt
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by Doug Dreisbach | May 27, 2026
This concert explores music inspired by mining communities, Appalachian landscapes, and the lives of working people. Led by Teddy Abrams and performed by the Louisville Orchestra with the Louisville Chamber Choir, the program features works by Aaron Copland, Carl Ruggles, Franz Schubert, Jean Ritchie, and Julia Wolfe. Centered around Wolfe’s powerful coal mining work Anthracite Fields, the concert honors labor, history, and Appalachian cultural identity through orchestral and choral music.
Conductor: Teddy Abrams
Chorusmaster: Kent Hatteberg
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