Music of the Mines, a Latin Jazz reimagining of Rhapsody in Blue, and a Beethoven Piano Concerto Marathon: are of these and more are on the docket for the newly-announced Louisville Orchestra 2026-2027 season.
Here’s a quick breakdown of just some of what’s in store:
Classic Series
- Gustav Mahler’s First Symphony — After performing this Austrian composer’s final symphony this January, the Orchestra will return to the beginning of Mahler’s career to perform his Symphony No. 1, “Titan,” in March, 2027.
- Richard Strauss’s “Salome” — The orchestra will once again team up with the Louisville Ballet, this time to mount a semi-staged production of this 1905 adaptation of the Oscar Wilde play in May, 2027.
Pops series
- “A John Williams Halloween” — This October, the Louisville Orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor will lift his baton in a collection of scores from one of the most decorated composers in living memory.
- Leslie Odom, Jr. — “Hamilton’s” original Aaron Burr will join the Louisville Orchestra next January for a special symphonic performance.
