As Orchestra Kentucky celebrates the remarkable 26-year tenure of retiring Music Director Jeff Reed, this deeply personal concert reflects the musical moments that shaped his life and career. Handel’s Water Music — featured on the orchestra’s very first program — was the piece that first made him fall in love with classical music; Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet was the first major work he performed as a young musician in the Iowa All-State Orchestra; and Stravinsky’s The Firebird was the first major piece he conducted in music school. The evening also welcomes back beloved vocalist Tim King, the orchestra’s most frequent guest artist over the past quarter century. Together, these selections form a heartfelt musical memoir celebrating memories, friendships, and a legacy of music-making that helped define Orchestra Kentucky for a generation.

WATCH: Jeff Reed Final Bow Promo

PROGRAM

Handel/Harty
Water Music Suite
I. Allegro 
II. Air 
VI. Allegro deciso

Bernstein
“Maria” from West Side Story 
Tim King, tenor

Tchaikovsky
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture

INTERMISSION

Menken/Zippel/Langley
“Go the Distance” from Hercules 
Tim King, tenor

Williams
Music from the Star Wars Saga
II. Parade of the Ewoks

Williams
Star Wars Suite for Orchestra
II. Princess Leia’s Theme 
III. The Imperial March 
IV. Yoda’s Theme 
V. Throne Room & End Title