New York-based composer and producer Kelly Moran and her Yamaha Disklavier–-a technologically advanced version of a player piano–-have challenged the piano's traditional, classically-imposed school of thought with a more contemporary, experimental approach. Alongside Moran’s real time playing on each track, listeners are treated to accompaniments by the Disklavier that feature inhumanly fast arpeggios, chords requiring more than ten…
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Will Oldham, singer/songwriter and Louisville native, is known by many names, but none more iconic than Bonnie "Prince" Billy. With a deeply personal and unconventional approach to music, he creates a world where intimacy, community, mystery, and spontaneity intertwine. Drawing from the rich traditions of vintage folk and country, Bonnie "Prince" Billy crafts songs that delve into the complexities of human nature—its joys, sorrows,…
Lecturer, Lauren Alexander
· Verdi: Requiem
Performance given by students at the UK String Project.
Dr. John Cody Birdwell, Conductor
Dr. ToniMarie Marchioni, Oboe
Dr. Shayna Stahl, Conductor
Brian Froedge, Conductor
LexPhil’s 2024/25 Season finale concert bursts forth into spring with Hector Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture followed by the evocative Cyber Bird Concerto by Takashi Yoshimatsu. The three movement work follows “an imaginary bird in the realm of electronic cyberspace”. Described as a ‘triple concerto’ the piece features saxophonist Jichen Zhang, pianist Meng Liu and percussionist Ben Stone.
The concert reaches its climactic finale…
Returning for the 9th year, the UK Trumpet Institute offers the chance to work with highly acclaimed guest artists from around the United States, daily master classes, performance opportunities, topical classes, and concerts for High School, College, and Adult trumpet students.
Highlights
Daily master classes, concerts, and performance opportunitiesSpecialized classes in solo performance, orchestral excerpts, Baroque…A camp tailored for Middle School trumpet players.
Classes will be geared toward younger players, with an emphasis on sound production, breathing, reading, ensemble playing, and other fundamental skills.
Youth Camp Director: Julia Stowell
Highlights
Warm-up classesFundamentals ClassesSight-reading strategiesTrumpet ensemble sessionsRecreational activities and gamesFaculty
Caleb Hudson, University of…Returning for the 9th year, the UK Trumpet Institute offers the chance to work with highly acclaimed guest artists from around the United States, daily master classes, performance opportunities, topical classes, and concerts for High School, College, and Adult trumpet students.
Highlights
Daily master classes, concerts, and performance opportunitiesSpecialized classes in solo performance, orchestral excerpts, Baroque…A camp tailored for Middle School trumpet players.
Classes will be geared toward younger players, with an emphasis on sound production, breathing, reading, ensemble playing, and other fundamental skills.
Youth Camp Director: Julia Stowell
Highlights
Warm-up classesFundamentals ClassesSight-reading strategiesTrumpet ensemble sessionsRecreational activities and gamesFaculty
Caleb Hudson, University of…Returning for the 9th year, the UK Trumpet Institute offers the chance to work with highly acclaimed guest artists from around the United States, daily master classes, performance opportunities, topical classes, and concerts for High School, College, and Adult trumpet students.
Highlights
Daily master classes, concerts, and performance opportunitiesSpecialized classes in solo performance, orchestral excerpts, Baroque…