Musicians

Talent. Creativity. Heart.

The musicians of the Louisville Orchestra bring artistry and dedication to every performance, making each concert an unforgettable experience. Get to know the people behind the music.

Bass

Michael Chmilewski
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Karl Olsen

Jarrett Fankhauser Chair, Endowed by the Paul Ogle Foundation

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Kaleb Collins
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Jake Platt

Assistant Principal

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Nicholas Caux

Principal

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Bass Clarinet

Open

Kate H. and Julian P. Van Winkle Chair

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Bass Trombone

J. Bryan Heath
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Bassoon

Francisco Joubert Bernard
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Matthew Karr

Principal Paul D. McDowell Chair

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Cello

Lindy Tsai
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Nicholas Finch

Principal Jim & Marianne Welch Chair

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Clarinet

Andrea Levine

Principal Brown-Forman Corp. Chair

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First Violin

James McFadden-Talbot

Assistant ConcertmasterMrs. John H. Clay Chair

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Julia Noone

Associate Concertmaster

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Dillon Welch

Acting Assistant Concertmaster

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Katheryn S. Ohkubo
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Stephen Taylor
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Kevin Murphy
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Nancy Staidle
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Heather Thomas
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Patricia Fong-Edwards
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Sabrina Parry
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Flute

Jessica Chancey
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Jake Chabot
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Kathleen Karr

PrincipalElaine Klein Chair

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Harp

Grace Roepke

Principal

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Horn

Jon Gustely

Principal Edith S. and Barry Bingham Jr. Chair

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Amy Krueger

Gary and Sue Russell Chair

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Scott Leger

Assistant Principal/Third Horn

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Diana Morgen
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Alex DiThomas

Philip M. Lanier Chair

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Gabriel Ramos
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Allison B. Olsen

James B. Smith Chair, Endowed by Susannah S. Onwood

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Han Lee

Dr. Edward Leo Callahan Chair

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Lillian Pettitt

Assistant PrincipalCarole C. Birkhead Chair, Endowed by Dr. Ben M. Birkhead

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Oboe

Alexandr Vvedenskiy

Principal
Betty Arrasmith Chair, Endowed by the Association of the Louisville Orchestra

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    Alex DiThomas
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    Percussion

    John Pedroja

    Principal

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    Piccolo

    Jessica Chancey

    Alvis R. Hambrick Chair

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    Second Violin

    Nadezda Soroka
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    Charles Brestel
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    Caroline Joyner
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    Kayla Bryan
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    Blaise Poth
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    Andrea Daigle
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    Christopher Robinson

    Interim

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    Open

    Mary Catherine Klan Chair

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    Kimberly Tichenor

    Assistant Principal

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    Myles Mocarski

    Principal LG&E-KU Foundation Chair

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    Nicholas Naegele

    Interim

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    Timpani

    Christopher Choi

    PrincipalMr. and Mrs. Warwick Dudley Musson Principal Timpani Chair

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    Trombone

    Guangwei Fan
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    James Seymour

    Principal

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    Trumpet

    Sarah Jessen

    Interim

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    James Recktenwald
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    Noah Dugan

    Principal Leon Rapier Chair, Endowed by the Musicians of the Louisville Orchestra

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    Tuba

    Andrew Doub

    Principal

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    Viola

    Jonathan Mueller

    Virginia Kershner Schneider Viola Chair, Endowed in Honor of Emilie Strong Smith by an Anonymous Donor

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    Jennifer Shackleton
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    Clara Markham

    Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Hebel, Jr. Chair

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    Evan Vicic

    Assistant Principal/Acting PrincipalJacqueline R. and Theodore S. Rosky Chair

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    Jack Griffin

    Principal

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    Meghan Casper
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