Louisville Orchestra slated for July 10 in Glasgow
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress
The Louisville Orchestra concert is free to the public.
Music Director Teddy Abrams leads the Louisville Orchestra in an earlier concert in Glasgow. Photo courtesy of Louisville Orchestra
Downtown Glasgow is one of many stops this summer by the Louisville Orchestra, and you won’t want to miss another exciting (and free!) performance.
Slated for July 10 starting at 7:30 p.m. CST, the Louisville Orchestra will bring world-class music to Glasgow on the Town Square located at 126 East Public Square. The highly-anticipated tour includes many communities across Central Kentucky throughout July and Western Kentucky in September.
Ernie Myers, Chair of the local Louisville Orchestra Concert on the Square Committee, said Glasgow has enjoyed a good relationship with the Louisville Orchestra for almost three decades.
“We are particularly gratified by the fact that the Louisville Orchestra has chosen Glasgow for the second year in a row to be a part of its In Harmony Tour,” Myers said.
“Thanks to the generous support of the Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet, all events on the In Harmony Tour are free to the public,” a press release states.
The Louisville Orchestra has a longstanding history in Glasgow with annual concerts dating back to 1999 and is a cornerstone of the Louisville performing arts community.
The Orchestra will present a spectacular new program blending classical masterpieces with soulful pop hits. While featuring exceptional Kentucky vocalists Jason Clayborn and Daria Raymore on soul-stirring renditions of classics by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Lionel Richie.
Audiences will also enjoy Leonard Bernstein’s energetic “Three Dance Episodes from On the Town” and the profound depths of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9. Each concert promises a unique fusion of classical virtuosity and timeless soul, featuring hits like “Endless Love,” “It’s A Man’s World,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”
In addition to the main tour dates, the Louisville Orchestra will host free “Once Upon An Orchestra” events in July, bringing the magic of music directly to local libraries.
These intimate events will take place at various libraries across Kentucky, including Glasgow’s Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library. Community members can register through the Louisville Orchestra’s website.
Graham Parker, Chief Executive of the Louisville Orchestra, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming tour: “In Harmony is not just about bringing music to our community; it’s about creating connections and making classical music accessible to everyone. We are excited to continue this tradition and look forward to seeing the joy it brings to each town we visit.”
Music Director Teddy Abrams added, “There’s something incredibly special about performing in different parts of Kentucky and seeing how music can unite and uplift communities. This year’s In Harmony tour promises to be a powerful experience for both the musicians and the audiences.”
The In Harmony tour exemplifies the Louisville Orchestra’s commitment to community engagement. By bringing high-quality performances to diverse venues across Kentucky, the orchestra aims to foster a deeper appreciation for music and strengthen community bonds.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable series of concerts and events celebrating the power of music and community. For more information, to register for free events, and to reserve your tickets, visit https://louisvilleorchestra.org/InHarmonyTour/.
The Louisville Orchestra performing at a concert in Glasgow. Photo courtesy of Louisville Orchestra
