ROARchestra is back! The Louisville Orchestra and your Louisville Zoo have partnered together again to present a wildly entertaining musical evening. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy live music under the stars at the Zoo’s renovated Oasis stage.
Experience the spirit of America in this unforgettable summer concert! The evening kicks off with “The Star-Spangled Banner” and dives into iconic works that reflect the heart and soul of American culture. Enjoy Copland’s vibrant El Salón México and Carlos Simon’s stirring The Block, a tribute to Black American life. Patriotic flair meets classical power with selections from Beethoven, Vivaldi, and Gulda, while Hollywood favorites like John Williams’ Jurassic Park and Star Wars themes add blockbuster excitement. The night ends with the thunderous finale of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. A bold, family-friendly celebration of American music and more!
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Teddy Abrams, Conductor
Smith/Key | The Star-Spangled Banner
Rossini | Overture to The Barber of Seville
Copland | El Salón México
Carlos Simon | The Block
Beethoven | Symphony No. 7, Mvt. IV
Huỳnh | re: cleaving (world premiere)
Rodgers | Carousel Waltz
Vivaldi | The Four Seasons: Summer
Williams | Theme from Jurassic Park
Williams | Main Title from Star Wars
Tchaikovsky | 1812 Overture
More info: https://www.louisvilleorchestra.org/events/detail/roarchestra