Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Series returns

COVINGTON, Ky. — The stage was set on Saturday at Devou Park for the kickoff of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s twenty eighth consecutive yr of the Summer time Sequence.

They’re kicking issues off with a Marches Insanity efficiency.

“We’re doing the whole lot from the Nutcracker march to the marriage march. These commonplace issues that we all know, the entry of the Gladiators, which is the large circus march that everyone is aware of, however we’re additionally doing Superman, Darth Vader’s Imperial March,” defined James Cassidy, music director of the orchestra.

The Summer time Sequence has develop into a staple, with the orchestra performing in parks for over 20 years. The orchestra itself got here to life in 1992.

“It’s a 30-year historical past. We’ve been round for 30 years. I based the group,” he stated.

It’s a job that permits Cassidy to carry out many roles.

“I’m half missionary, making an attempt to get the music out, proper? Getting everyone collectively, directing site visitors and all that form of stuff and the one half is I can’t scream in the midst of the sport, however I need to a number of the instances,” Cassidy stated.

However the prime objective is to convey folks collectively.

“The place you’ll be able to collect freed from cost with your loved ones, prolonged household, your neighbors, your mates. And simply come out, sit again, let the children roll down the hill, when you’re having fun with being collectively and listening to nice tradition and leisure?” 

Performances are July 9–10, Aug. 6–7, and Sept. 3–4. They’ll carry out Saturday performances at Devou Park and Sunday performances in Fort Thomas’ Tower Park. Extra info may be discovered on their web site.