Music of the Mines, a Latin Jazz reimagining of Rhapsody in Blue, and a Beethoven Piano Concerto Marathon: are of these and more are on the docket for the newly-announced Louisville Orchestra 2026-2027 season.

Here's a quick breakdown of just some of what's in store:

Classic Series

Gustav Mahler's First Symphony — After performing this Austrian composer's final symphony this January, the Orchestra will return to the beginning of Mahler's career to perform his Symphony No. 1, "Titan," in March, 2027.
Richard Strauss's "Salome" — The orchestra will once again team up with the Louisville Ballet, this time to mount a semi-staged production of this 1905 adaptation of the Oscar Wilde play in May, 2027.

Leslie Odom, Jr. may not have a full EGOT, yet, but he's well on his way. | Photo courtesy Louisville Orchestra

Pops series

"A John Williams Halloween" — This October, the Louisville Orchestra's Principal Pops Conductor will lift his baton in a collection of scores from one of the most decorated composers in living memory.
Leslie Odom, Jr. — "Hamilton's" original Aaron Burr will join the Louisville Orchestra next January for a special symphonic performance.