Lexington Philharmonic
Performances are scheduled at various locations in Lexington
(859) 233-4226
www.lexphil.org
Visit the organization's website for information and schedules for the Family Series, Kick-Backed Classics, PB&J series and other special events.
Classic Series, 50th Anniversary Season:
Opening Night Celebration with Midori
7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Singletary Concert Hall
Program -
Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture. Beethoven: Violin Concerto, op.61 featuring Midori. Tchaikovsky: Waltz and Polonaise from Eugene Onegin. Ravel: La Valse.
The Human Spirit
7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Singletary Concert Hall
Program -
Barber: Adagio for Strings. Elgar: Enigma Variations, op.36. Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem, featuring guest soloists from the Lexington Singers and University of Kentucky Chorale.
Handel: Messiah
7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 - 2, Cathedral of Christ the King
An annual seasonal tradition, featuring guest soloists and the Lexington Chamber Chorale.
Candy Cane Takes a Global Sleigh Ride
7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Singletary Concert Hall
LexPhil ushers in the holidays with music celebrating cultural traditions around the world. Featuring MadCap Puppets, McTeggert Irish Dancers, Bill Meck, choruses from Asbury University and Centre College, Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra and more.
Composer's Journey
7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 2012, Singletary Concert Hall
LexPhil launches its Saykaly Garbulinska Composer-in-Residence Program with a week of educational and community outreach programs led by Daniel Kellogg and the world premiere commission in celebration of LexPhil's 50th Anniversary. Program -
Schubert: Symphony No. 8 (unfinished). Daniel Kellogg: LexPhil Commissioned World Premiere. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emperor), featuring Lucille Chung.
Americana with Time for Three
7:30 p.m. March 23, Singletary Concert Hall
Program -
Weill: Symphonic Nocturne from Lady in the Dark. Copland: Suite from Billy the Kid. Meyer/arr. Hedges: The American Suite. Arr. Hedges: Shenandoah/Foxdown.
Baroque Splendor
7:30 p.m. April 27, Singletary Concert Hall
Program -
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, featuring David Halen. Kellogg: Mozart's Hymn, with guest conductor Kelly Kuo. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins BWV 1043, featuring David Halen and Nathan Cole.
The Planets: An HD Odyssey
7:30 p.m. May 11, Singletary Concert Hall
Audiences will be transported from the internal landscape of Hindermith to deep space with the spectacular new high-definition film presentation that will accompany Holst's masterpiece. Program -
Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis. Holst: The Planets - an HD Odyssey, with the Women of the Lexington Singers.