Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra
| Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
| Short name | LexPhil |
| Former name | Central Kentucky Philharmonic Society[1] |
| Founded | 1965[2] |
| Location | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Principal conductor | Scott Terrell (2009-19)[2][1] |
| Music director | Kelly Corcoran (Interim Artistic Advisor)[3] |
| Website | www |
The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional orchestra begun in 1965, located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States.[4] It is also known as LPO, LexPhil, Lexington Philharmonic, and the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Society.
History[]
The Lexington Philharmonic Society was incorporated as a non-profit in 1961.[5] Also described as the Central Kentucky Philharmonic Society, it was then a volunteer organization led by Robert King.[2] By 1965, the organization was described as the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Society, and was a professional orchestra led by Leo Scheer.[2] 1971 began the 38-year directorship of George Zack. Beginning in 2009, through 2019, the director was Scott Terrell.[2]
Most of the concerts for the 2016–2017 season were scheduled at the Singletary Center for the Arts on the campus of the University of Kentucky.[6] Funding in 2016 came from individual donors; corporate support; individual ticket sales; and grant awards, especially from LexArts and the Kentucky Arts Council.[5] In 2016, there was a collective bargaining agreement with the musician's union.[5]
As of 2016, LexPhil provided "over 100 concerts, education and community programs every year, engaging communities across the region and reaching thousands of students in schools." Educational programs include "Instrument Petting Zoos".[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "Mission & History". The Lexington Philharmonic.
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"Our History. Lexington Philharmonic". The Lexington Philharmonic. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
The Central Kentucky Philharmonic Society was created in 1961 to provide background music for a film produced by the Department of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky.
- ^ "Interim Artistic Advisor". The Lexington Philharmonic.
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John E. Kleber. The Kentucky Encyclopedia. University Press of Kentucky. p. 666. ISBN 0-8131-2883-8. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
In 1990 there were four professional orchestras and three youth orchestras in the state.
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Lexington Philharmonic (July 5, 2016). "Lexington Philharmonic 2015 - 2016 Annual Report". Retrieved August 28, 2016.
...this year...we completed the new Strategic Plan, Amended Bylaws and Restated Articles of Incorporation.
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Copley, Rich (May 12, 2016). "Homegrown talent, new work in Philharmonic's 2016-17 season". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
The...2016-17 season will have a...local feel....It will open with Richmond's Tessa Lark to play Samuel Barber's iconic Violin Concerto....'I've been after her a couple of seasons to get her here,' Philharmonic music director Scott Terrell says.
Further reading[]
- Jeff Walter; Susan Miller (August 1, 1997). The Insiders' Guide to Greater Lexington and the Kentucky Bluegrass. Globe Pequot Press. ISBN 978-0-912367-69-9. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
The Lexington Bach Ensemble, made up of about 15 to 20 musicians, most of whom are members of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra...
External links[]
- Musical groups established in 1965
- Arts organizations based in Kentucky
- American orchestras
- Symphony orchestras
- Musical groups from Kentucky
- 1965 establishments in Kentucky
- Performing arts in Kentucky