Featuring the sweeping melody that inspired the song “Goin’ Home,” this symphony is a beloved masterpiece. Did you know that the Bohemian composer Antonin Dvorak was inspired to write this symphony because of correspondence with a Louisville woman? Read more about that fascinating story here.

Our guest soloists were noted by New York City classical radio WQXR as “19 for 19” notable musicians to watch. These young influentials are changing the future of symphonic music with premieres, outreach activities, and by building connections with music lovers around the world. See the future on our own stage in a very special opening night concert.

Adam SCHOENBERG: Orchard in Fog
George BIZET: “Habanera” from Carmen
Maurice RAVEL: Tzigane, Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra
George GERSHWIN: “My Man’s Gone Now” from Porgy and Bess
Camille SAINT-SAENS: “Mon coeur s’ouvre à ta voix” from Samson and Delilah
Antonin DVORAK: Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”)
TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor
ANNE AKIKO MEYERS, violin
J’NAI BRIDGES, soprano
ELENA URIOSTE, violin

SERIES SPONSORED BY BROWN-FORMAN FOUNDATION