IPO lowers the curtain on their 46th season with a resounding performance of one of music’s most celebrated and well-known works, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. With its debut performance having taken place in Vienna on May 7, 1824, IPO’s performance will commence nearly 200 years to the day after it first came alive. Also, on the bill for this epic evening will be the third installment by IPO Composer-in-Residence Oswald Huỳnh, as well as Caroline Shaw’s Seven Joys. In 2013, at just 30 years old, Shaw became the youngest recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Music for her composition Partita for 8 Voices. Kimberly E. Jones (soprano), Leah Dexter (Mezzo-Soprano), Ryan Townsend Strand (Tenor), Bill McMurray (Baritone) and the Chicago Community Chorus will lend their thunderous talents to the evening’s program.

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Joyful Voices: Shaw & Beethoven

Trinity Christian College

IPO presents IPO principal horn Lee Shirer at the helm for this stunningly opulent program of classical giants alongside a world premiere of IPO Composer-in-Residence Oswald Huỳnh.

Bologne, Mozart & Haydn

New Voices

Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

Written after 20 years of exile, Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances mixes nostalgic memories of Russian music with the energetic sounds of his new American home. And ring in the Lunar New Year with Wu Man, "the world's greatest pipa player" (Wall Street Journal), as she performs a concerto by Zhao Jiping (China’s answer to John WIlliams) inspired by the folksongs of Wu Man’s hometown.

Rachmaninoff's Dances

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

### Event Description: Creators Fest - The Louisville Orchestra

**Date and Time:** Friday, May 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM  
**Venue:** Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 501 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, United States

Join us for the grand finale of the Louisville Orchestra Creators Corps (LOCC) residency at Creators Fest on May 9th at Whitney Hall. This remarkable event marks the culmination of a year-long journey during which LOCC’s three resident creators—Baldwin Giang, Brittany J. Green, and Oswald Huỳnh—have passionately crafted brand-new musical works exclusively for the Louisville Orchestra and our vibrant Louisville community.

**Event Highlights:**
- **World Premiere Compositions:** Be among the first to experience the extraordinary compositions by Baldwin Giang, Brittany Green, and Oswald Huynh. These pieces are a testament to the innovative spirit of LOCC, reflecting the diverse perspectives, stories, and inspirations of our resident creators.
- **Pre-Concert Activities:** As part of the coffee series, come early and enjoy a complimentary Heine Brothers Coffee and a pre-concert talk hosted by 90.5 WUOL before the performance begins.
- **Conductor:** Teddy Abrams will lead the orchestra, bringing his visionary leadership to the stage.

Under the creative passion and musical exploration of the Louisville Creators Corps, Creators Fest promises an exciting exploration of artistry and originality. The Louisville Orchestra introduced the groundbreaking LOCC program in the 2022-23 season, deeply integrating artists into both the orchestra and the city of Louisville, making it the only program of its kind.

Creators Fest is not just a concert—it’s a collaboration of innovation, imagination, and the transformative power of music to connect and inspire. Join us in celebrating the Louisville Creators Corps as they take the stage to unveil the world premiere compositions that represent their unique artistic expressions and ideas.

Don’t miss this extraordinary event as we applaud the creativity and dedication of LOCC’s resident creators, ushering in a new era of musical creativity at Whitney Hall.

**Support:** This event is made possible with significant support from 90.5 WUOL Classical Louisville.

For more information and to subscribe, visit the Louisville Orchestra's official website.

Creators Fest

The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

Ozinga Chapel’s towering, 46-rank pipe organ comes alive as IPO lowers the curtain on its 47th season. Possessing nearly unparalleled technical facility, a brilliant ear for tonal color, and innovative programming style, Peter Richard Conte is one of the most admired orchestral organists of this era. Appointed in 1989 as the fourth Wanamaker Grand Court Organist, Conte presides over the world’s largest fully functioning musical instrument (29,000 pipes) at Macy’s Center City in downtown Philadelphia. The epic evening concert will also feature 2023/24 IPO Composer-in-Residence Oswald Huỳnh’s third commission for IPO.

Oswald Huỳnh

Events

Upcoming events

1 - 3 Feb, 2025

Rachmaninoff's Dances · Oregon Symphony

9 - 10 May, 2025

Creators Fest · Louisville Orchestra

May 17, 2025

EMOTION & TIMBRE: Organ Fills The Air · Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

May 18, 2024

Joyful Voices: Shaw & Beethoven · Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 13, 2024

Bologne, Mozart & Haydn · Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra

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