Event Calendar

Music doesn’t just resonate—it reaches the heart. On Saturday, November 22, at 7:30PM, LexPhil brings our love for music to the Singletary Center for the Arts stage in an evening of emotive and sincere repertoire. Conducted by Music Director Mélisse Brunet, Heartsong brings together three deeply expressive works that speak to love, memory, and emotional resilience. The evening opens with the Kentucky Premiere of Moni Jasmine Guo’s the sound of where i came from (乡音 Xiāng Yīn). Commissioned by the League of American Orchestras’ Toulmin Foundation, this evocative work is a musical reflection on Guo’s hometown of Taiyuan, China—a tribute to place, culture, and belonging. LexPhil is proud to be one of four orchestras to bring this original work to the stage. Next, Tai Murray, hailed for her elegance and power, joins LexPhil for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Referred to as the “heart’s jewel” of the violin repertoire, the concerto blends lyrical beauty and virtuosic brilliance in a work as emotionally compelling as it is technically dazzling. The program closes with Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, a sweeping expression of vulnerability and triumph. Written after the devastating failure of his First Symphony, this lush, romantic work restored Rachmaninoff’s confidence. Regarding the years of cuts and revisions of the piece, the composer said, “It is like cutting out a piece of my heart.” Heartsong: Mendellsohn, Guo, & Rachmaninoff will carry you through a powerful journey of memory, love, and revival.

The LEX Smooth Jazz Concert Series is a regional arts & cultural experience presented annually that celebrates contemporary American Jazz, complemented by fine cuisine and Kentucky culture. The atmosphere will feature the Jazz genre in a club-styled atmosphere reminiscent of the jam sessions from back in the day… when a friendly musical competition could keep a single song being performed in variations all night long. Daryl Beebe and Erin Stevenson will be the featured performers for the “Holiday Edition” of this three (3) event annual concert series. Daryl Beebe has come “Full Circle” in his career since he debuted on the Smooth Jazz scene. The Kentucky State University Alumnus’ repertoire on stage says: “I Got This”, and you can definitely expect Erin Stevenson’s vibe to reverberate “Smooth Soul” that will elevate the spirit of the holiday season! For Smooth Jazz fans who haven’t seen a live performance by this dynamic duo… let us assure you, it’s guaranteed be magical and memorable! So make your plans today for an experience that’s going to be All That Jazz!

Welcome the holiday season with us as we perform new and familiar tunes celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah. Featuring an audience sing-along, this is the perfect concert to get your entire family in the holiday spirit.

Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks. The holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas. Perfect for all ages – grab your tickets now and light up your holiday season!