### 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.

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Creators Fest

The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

Dwell Together takes its name from Psalm 133: "How pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." It’s the final line from Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, which will be presented in conversation with the Pittsburgh premiere of Joel Thompson’s powerful The Seven Last Words of The Unarmed, Julia Perry’s heart wrenching Stabat Mater, and other choral works.

Dwell Together

First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh

Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church

Toulmin Commissioning Consortium: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a 30-orchestra consortium to support commissions by 6 women and nonbinary EarShot alumni. Each composer will write a 6–8 minute orchestral work and develop an educational or community-focused program presented in partnership with each orchestra.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission by Brittany J. Green with Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra

Fayetteville State University

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission by Brittany J. Green with Jacksonville Symphony

Contemporary chamber music performed by the ensemble of the Contemporary Performance Program at MSM.

Tactus

Manhattan School of Music

Renowned Swiss ensemble Lugano Percussion presents a concert of music for large percussion by leading Swiss and Italian composers. They are joined by soprano Rose Hegele (M.M. '18) and percussion soloist Matt Sharrock (M.M. '11 and instructor of core studies), performing two previously unheard pieces by beloved Boston composer William Thomas McKinley.

Guest Ensemble: Lugano Percussion Ensemble

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Season Finale: American Stories

University of Kentucky

Journey through elegance and emotional depth in a richly textured program that offers a celebration of musical storytelling. The evening opens with Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin, a shimmering tribute to French Baroque style and the memory of fallen World War I soldiers, blending grace and poignancy in equal measure. Next, the WFSO proudly presents a new work by acclaimed composer Brittany Green, whose music is known for its bold textures and powerful commentary—this dynamic piece promises to challenge and inspire. After intermission, the orchestra brings to life one of the most beloved symphonies in the repertoire: Dvořák’s New World Symphony, a sweeping, heartfelt exploration of American spirit and longing, infused with Bohemian soul.

Music from the New World

First Baptist Church Wichita Falls

This can’t-miss concert is a celebration and exploration of Black ritual and spirituality through the music of the African diaspora. A wide array of instruments, traditions and guests take center stage in this powerful program.

Brittany J. Green

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 18, 2026

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Past events

9 - 10 May, 2025

Creators Fest · Louisville Orchestra

7 - 9 Mar, 2025

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