MESSAGE FROM THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA

Dear Friends and Concert-goers,

On behalf of the Louisville Orchestra, I extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you. We are honored to have you here as we come together through the power of music.

As we gather to enjoy this concert, we are mindful of the recent traumatic shootings that have impacted our city and filled us with grief and sadness. Our hearts go out to all those affected, and we stand in solidarity with our community during this challenging time. It is our hope that the sounds that fill Whitney Hall today will offer a small measure of comfort and peace to all those in need.

As we reach the end of our current concert season, I specifically want to thank all the dedicated musicians of the LO for an inspired year of music-making. This includes not only our core roster of players, but the many auxiliary performers who have appeared with us throughout the year. These talented and committed musicians are the engines that drive our performances and community engagement efforts day-in and day-out, and we greatly appreciate their efforts.

We recently announced our 2023-24 season, and we want to invite all of you to join us for it. Teddy and the entire artistic team have worked hard to plan a remarkable season, and we cannot wait to share it with you.

The Orchestra also looks forward to embarking on our upcoming tour, dubbed “In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra” in which we will join with noted artists such as Tessa Lark and Chris Thile for performances in Eastern Kentucky in May, Central Kentucky in July, and Western Kentucky in September. The tour is an opportunity for us to spread the joy of music and bring people together throughout the Commonwealth. Feel free to hit the road with us!

Once again, thank you for your continued support of the Orchestra. We hope that you find solace and inspiration in the music we share today and throughout the coming year.

Sincerely,

Andrew Fleischman Board Chair