Season Finale: American Stories

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

Singletary Center for the Arts | Lexington

Lexington Philharmonic
Publisher/HostLexington Philharmonic
Season Finale: American Stories
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LexPhil’s 2025-2026 Season Finale: American Stories on Saturday, April 18, celebrates the 250th anniversary of America, weaving together stories and music that honors the vast and varied soundscape of our nation.
The evening begins at 7:30PM with "Made in America" by Joan Tower, followed by Aaron Copland’s "Lincoln Portrait", narrated by former Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House. Following intermission, LexPhil performs the world premiere of "Black Dandelions: An American Triptych" by 2025-26 Saykaly Garbulinska Composer-in-Residence Brittany J. Green — featuring text from three Black women poets, including former Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson. Finally, the season closes with Leonard Bernstein’s "Symphonic Dances from West Side Story". From reflection to celebration, American Stories is a vibrant tribute to the music and people that define America.
🎟️🔗 Tickets and more at lexphil.org/america-stories.
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Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St,Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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