LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA at MARTIN HALL
LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA VISITS MUHLENBERG COUNTY WITH FREE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES THIS JULY—REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
“In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra” continues across Kentucky this July
“In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra” initially kicked off in 2022 when the organization was awarded $4.3 million by the Kentucky Legislature to build community and promote more equitable cultural health and well-being throughout the Commonwealth. Since its inception, the “In Harmony” tour has seen remarkable success, reaching more than 34,000 Kentuckians across 43 counties and earning the Orchestra renewal of funding from the Kentucky Legislature for continued touring through 2026.
“In Harmony” has redefined the concert experience, bringing the orchestra’s multidimensional talent to diverse settings— from schools to community centers—while illuminating the shared heritage of Kentucky’s communities. At each tour stop, the Orchestra not only offers free evening performances for residents, but also forges multiple education partnerships with schools, libraries, care homes, and local businesses. These community engagement events range from free concerts at local lunch spots to free “Once Upon an Orchestra” programming at local libraries to custom classroom visits with the Orchestra’s musicians. So far, the Orchestra has scheduled 109 community partnerships across 53 zip codes.
This will be the Orchestra’s first time visiting Muhlenberg County for an “In Harmony” concert. Audiences can expect a vibrant program that combines iconic classics, cinematic favorites, and new compositions. From Rossini’s livelyOverture to The Barber of Sevilleto John Williams’sTheme from Jurassic Park to a brand new commission from Oswald Huỳnh and Carlos Simon—the lineup is sure to offer something for everyone. Additionally, audiences this July will see the debut of the Orchestra’s new mobile stage. This innovative performance space—also funded through support from the Kentucky State Legislature—will allow the Louisville Orchestra to connect with communities in fresh ways, bringing small ensemble performances to a variety of settings, from public parks to parking lots.
While daytime community events in Muhlenberg will be announced soon, audiences can now reserve their free spots for the main event: the free evening performance at the Felix E. Martin Jr. Hall.
Event details:
In Harmony Tour: Muhlenberg County
Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. CDT
Felix E Martin Jr Hall
501 Robert L Draper Way, Greenville, KY 42345
“In Harmony” July tour stops:
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Glasgow, KY
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – Elizabethtown, KY
Thursday, July 10 -Muhlenberg County, KY
Sunday, July 13, 2025 – Bardstown, KY
All of the “In Harmony” concerts are free but do require ticket reservations. Venue locations and ticket registration for each stop can be found on the orchestra’s website athttps://louisvilleorchestra.org/concert/in-harmony-tour-muhlenberg/ .
The Kentucky “In Harmony” tour is made possible through a partnership with the Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet. Additional support is provided by Eleanor Bingham Miller, Brook and Pam Smith, Lindy B. Street, and anonymous donors.
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About the Louisville Orchestra
The Louisville Orchestra was created in 1937 and sprung up in a time of need, just after the great flood and in the wake of the depression. Robert Whitney was invited to conduct the newly established orchestra, known then as the Louisville Philharmonic, and arrived from Chicago that same year. In its formation, the goal was to create a new model for the American symphony orchestra, as it was conceived through an ambitious effort that emphasized innovation through the commissioning, performance, and recording of new works by contemporary composers. The Louisville Orchestra garnered international critical acclaim, became the first orchestra to establish a record label, and cemented a place in history for its contribution to contemporary classical music. In its first two decades, the Louisville Orchestra commissioned/recorded up to 52 new works annually and ultimately created 150 vinyl recordings (LPs) of more than 450 works.
The Louisville Orchestra continues to be recognized as a cornerstone of the Louisville performing arts community. Music Director Teddy Abrams has helmed the Louisville Orchestra since 2014, and the Louisville Orchestra has returned to its origins of commissioning new music and recording, having released two albums under the prestigious Decca Gold label. A wide variety of immersive and innovative concert performances and educational programming continue to receive national attention. Recent press coverage includes articles and mentions in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and CBS Sunday Morning. Accolades include three invitations to perform at Carnegie Hall; the Leonard Bernstein Award for Excellence in Educational Programming; the League of American Orchestras 2019 Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service; and 19 American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) awards for adventurous programming in use of contemporary music.
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