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More Info for Louisville Orchestra Returns to Iroquois Amphitheater for Free Season Opener

Tuesday, July. 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM

Louisville Orchestra Returns to Iroquois Amphitheater for Free Season Opener

Pedrito Martinez Group joins the Louisville Orchestra with Conductor Ahmed Alom for Music Without Borders on September 12

More Info for Louisville Orchestra Launches Next Chapter of In Harmony Tour With Six New Kentucky Stops

Wednesday, July. 22, 2026 at 9:07 AM

Louisville Orchestra Launches Next Chapter of In Harmony Tour With Six New Kentucky Stops

Registration is now open for free September performances in Elizabethtown, Frenchburg and Bardstown, with February concerts announced for Cadiz, Greenville…

More Info for Louisville Orchestra Names Jude Vaclavik as CEO

Wednesday, July. 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Louisville Orchestra Names Jude Vaclavik as CEO

Acclaimed arts executive and music industry leader to partner with Music Director Teddy Abrams in shaping the Orchestra's next chapter

More Info for Louisville Orchestra Board Chair Jordan Harris Named to Board of Directors for Prestigious League of American Orchestras

Monday, June. 15, 2026 at 11:28 AM

Louisville Orchestra Board Chair Jordan Harris Named to Board of Directors for Prestigious League of American Orchestras

League is a national organization whose members represent more than 650 world-renowned orchestras.

More Info for Louisville Orchestra Concludes Landmark Season

Monday, June. 08, 2026 at 4:44 PM

Louisville Orchestra Concludes Landmark Season

Including Historical Record of 19 Sold-Out Performances, Record Ticket Demand, Statewide Impact, and a Balanced Budget!

More Info for The Louisville Orchestra and Louisville Zoo Present ROARchestra 2026!

Thursday, May. 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM

The Louisville Orchestra and Louisville Zoo Present ROARchestra 2026!

Experience one unforgettable summer night under the stars for ROARchestra: Summer Breeze — Yacht Rock Classics!

More Info for Play America Returns July 2026!

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026 at 1:27 PM

Play America Returns July 2026!

Teddy Abrams Conducts the Louisville Orchestra for a Free Independence Day Weekend Concert Celebrating the 250th Anniversary…

More Info for Magnum Opuses

Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Magnum Opuses

Jacob Gotlib, Creators Corps Program Manager

More Info for Louisville Orchestra Receives $3.2 Million to Continue Kentucky’s Statewide In Harmony Tour

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM

Louisville Orchestra Receives $3.2 Million to Continue Kentucky’s Statewide In Harmony Tour

With $11.8 million in total support for the In Harmony Tour from the Kentucky General Assembly, the initiative is helping shape a national model for public…

More Info for Boldly Go

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026 at 5:08 PM

Boldly Go

Chelsea Komschlies, Creator in Residence

More Info for A Quiet Celebration

Wednesday, Mar. 04, 2026 at 11:47 AM

A Quiet Celebration

Anthony R. Green, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for LOCC Throughout the Commonwealth

Wednesday, Mar. 04, 2026 at 11:43 AM

LOCC Throughout the Commonwealth

Jacob Gotlib, Creator Corps Program Manager

More Info for 2026-27 Season Just Announced!

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM

2026-27 Season Just Announced!

A season of major works, new music, and ambitious collaborations

More Info for Scotland Is Speaking

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at 10:17 AM

Scotland Is Speaking

Anthony R. Green, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Composing Beyond the Concert Hall

Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM

Composing Beyond the Concert Hall

Jacob Gotlib, Senior Creators Corps Program Manager

More Info for Chelsea Komschlies on Music, Color, and Neuro-Symbolism

Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM

Chelsea Komschlies on Music, Color, and Neuro-Symbolism

Chelsea Komschlies, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Just Announced: February 2026 In Harmony Tour

Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2026 at 9:45 AM

Just Announced: February 2026 In Harmony Tour

b>Free performances led by Music Director Teddy Abrams to take place in Berea, Frankfort, and Danville

More Info for Finding A Moment

Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Finding A Moment

Anthony R. Green, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Announcing Our 2026-2027 Creators

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM

Announcing Our 2026-2027 Creators

Seare Ahmed Farhat & Susanna Hancock Join Groundbreaking Residency Program

More Info for Musical Lineages

Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Musical Lineages

Jacob Gotlib, Senior Creators Corps Program Manager

More Info for Chelsea Komschlies' End-of-Year Updates

Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Chelsea Komschlies' End-of-Year Updates

Chelsea Komschlies, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Rollercoaster Career, Gratefulness

Tuesday, Dec. 02, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Rollercoaster Career, Gratefulness

Anthony R. Green, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Better

Tuesday, Dec. 02, 2025 at 11:06 AM

Better

Chelsea Komschlies, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for A Listener’s Guide to New Music

Tuesday, Dec. 02, 2025 at 10:59 AM

A Listener’s Guide to New Music

Jacob Gotlib, Senior Creators Corps Program Manager

More Info for Finding Community

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM

Finding Community

Anthony R. Green, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Playing Frankenstein in October

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Playing Frankenstein in October

Chelsea Komschlies, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Full Circle Moments

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Full Circle Moments

Jacob Gotlib, Senior Creators Corps Program Manager

More Info for A Postcard from Shaker Village

Tuesday, Sep. 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM

A Postcard from Shaker Village

Chelsea Komschlies, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Fall in Louisville, KY

Tuesday, Sep. 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Fall in Louisville, KY

Anthony R. Green, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Inside the LOCC Selection Process

Tuesday, Sep. 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Inside the LOCC Selection Process

Jacob Gotlib, Senior Creators Corps Program Manager

More Info for A New Chapter with the Louisville Orchestra

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM

A New Chapter with the Louisville Orchestra

Chelsea Komschlies, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Prepping For In Harmony

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Prepping For In Harmony

Anthony R. Green, Active Creator in Residence

More Info for Jacob Gotlib Welcomes & Reflects

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Jacob Gotlib Welcomes & Reflects

Jacob Gotlib, Senior Creators Corps Program Manager

More Info for Teddy Abrams Extends Contract with LO

Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Teddy Abrams Extends Contract with LO

Teddy Abrams Extends Louisville Orchestra Leadership with New Three-Year Contract Beloved Music Director will continue shaping the city’s sound…

More Info for 2025-26 Season Just Announced

Monday, May. 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM

2025-26 Season Just Announced

LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 2025-2026 SEASON Bold Classical Masterworks, Innovative Premieres, and Iconic Crossover Concerts