Showings
Program
- Star-Spangled Banner
- Overture to Candide
- Souvenir d’Amérique
- American Salute
(Arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle)
- Deep River
- The Entertainer
- Sing Sing Sing
- Fanfare for the Common Man
-
A Love Letter to Scotland
Mvt. II
Evan Vicic, Acting Principal Viola
- 1712 Overture
- Main Title from Star Wars
Artists
Additional Info
6:00 - 8:00PM (ET) - Family Activities, Food Trucks, Ensemble Performances
8:30 - 10:00 PM (ET) - Louisville Orchestra Concert
The Louisville Orchestra brings the In Harmony Tour to the Shelby County Fairgrounds for a lively evening of music on the racetrack at the Show Ring and Pavilion. This free outdoor event transforms the fairgrounds into a gathering place for the whole community, with family activities, ensemble performances, food trucks, and a full orchestral concert under the summer sky.
Audiences are invited to arrive early at 6:00PM to explore the fairgrounds, enjoy food from local vendors, and hear smaller ensemble performances before the main concert begins. As the evening unfolds, the full orchestra takes the stage with a program built around familiar melodies, patriotic favorites, and beloved classics that audiences of all ages will recognize.
The concert opens at 8:30PM with The Star-Spangled Banner and continues with the bright energy of Bernstein’s Candide Overture. Violin soloist brings dazzling virtuosity to Vieuxtemps’ Souvenir d’Amérique, a showpiece that blends classical brilliance with American themes. The patriotic spirit continues with Morton Gould’s American Salute and Copland’s powerful Fanfare for the Common Man.
Audiences will also hear the spiritual Deep River, Scott Joplin’s beloved The Entertainer, and the swinging rhythms of Sing, Sing, Sing. The program includes a movement from Anthony R. Green’s A Love Letter to Scotland, part of the Louisville Orchestra’s ongoing commitment to new music, alongside the comedic surprise of PDQ Bach’s 1712 Overture.
The evening concludes with one of the most recognizable film themes ever written, John Williams’ Main Title from Star Wars.
Bring your own chairs and for track seating or sit on the pavillion benches with friends and family for an evening of music at the Shelby County Fairgrounds.
Admission and parking is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended to receive updates, weather alerts, and event information.
This concert is made possible by a couple from Shelby County who love music and wish to share that love with the county.
FAQs
Yes! Our In Harmony Tour is perfect for the entire family. While programming can differ from concert to concert, we made sure to pick pieces that are appropriate for all ages. The concert can be enjoyed as a family outing, a night out with friends, or as a special date night. Outside of the concerts, we plan free community events that take place in schools, parks, libraries and more. We encourage everyone to join us for the concert and for our a small ensemble performances!
The concert will take place outdoors at Freeman Lake Park, which is designed to be accessible for individuals with disabilities. We encourage guests to arrive early to secure a spot. We will do our best to accommodate all attendees.
The Louisville Orchestra, under the baton of Teddy Abrams, will present a vibrant mix of classical and contemporary pieces.
The run time of the concert is subject to many factors. The anticipated time is between 60 and 90 minutes
Led by Music Director Teddy Abrams, the In Harmony Tour has brought the joy of music to communities across Kentucky since its launch in November 2022. To learn more, visit our In Harmony Tour landing page.
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