Louisville Orchestra, Inc.
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
Location
323 W BROADWAYLOUISVILLE, KY 40202 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Louisville Orchestra exists to entertain, educate and enrich our community through a broad outreach of diverse programs built on the traditions of live orchestral music with passionate dedication to artistic excellence.
Description
Founded in 1937 by conductor Robert Whitney and Charles Farnsley, then Mayor of Louisville, the Louisville Orchestra has long been recognized as the cornerstone of the Louisville arts community.
The ensemble offers a wide variety of concert series to the community, including classical programs featuring world-renowned guest artists, lighter classical and pops performances, and education and family offerings, the Orchestra is also the resident performing group for the Louisville Ballet and the Kentucky Opera.
The Louisville Orchestra also performs concerts and provides educational programming throughout both Kentucky and Southern Indiana.