The Louisville Orchestra brings the ultimate diva, Vanessa Williams to open the LG&E Hilliard Lyons Pops Series The Louisville Orchestra opens the 2015-16 Pops Series sponsored by Hilliard Lyons and LG&E with Vanessa Williams at the Kentucky Center on Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m. Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt and the Orchestra are accompanied by the amazingly versatile performer Vanessa Williams. The artist’s vast repertoire ranges from Broadway to R&B to pop/rock covers. From “Colors of the Wind,” the single from Disney’s Pocahontas, to her chart topping hits from her 1988 album Dreaming and standards like “Stormy Weather,” Vanessa Williams is a show-stopper! Single tickets range from $26-$69 and are now available by calling 502.584.7777 or by visiting louisvilleorchestra.org. Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in entertainment today. She has conquered the musical charts, Broadway, music videos, television and motion pictures. She has sold millions of albums worldwide and she has achieved critical acclaim as an actress on stage, in film, and on television. For more information, please visit http://vanessawilliams.com/. With more than three decades of experience as a Music Director, conductor of Pops, and in the Opera pit, Louisville Orchestra Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt continues to bring his unique combination of easy style, infectious enthusiasm, and wonderful musicianship to the city and orchestra he loves. Bernhardt holds a Masters degree from the University of Southern California’s School of Music where he studied with Daniel Lewis. His two children, Alex and Charlotte, live in Seattle. He and his wife, Nora, live in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For more information, please visit https://www.louisvilleorchestra.org/about/conductors/bob-bernhardt-principal-pops-conductor/. The Orchestra is now accepting new and renewing subscriptions by calling 502.589.8681 or by visiting LouisvilleOrchestra.org. Single tickets start at $26 and are available by calling 502.584.7777 or visiting LouisvilleOrchestra.org. Additional support for this concert provided by Bruce Lunsford. ### The Louisville Orchestra is dedicated to connecting to a broad diverse audience by creating engaging and relevant programs and performing in a multitude of venues. The Louisville Orchestra 2015/16 LG&E Hilliard Lyons Pops Series Vanessa Williams: October 10, 2015 | Nightmare on Main Street: October 30, 2015 | The Music of Led Zeppelin: November 14, 2015 | Streisand Songbook: January 16, 2016 | Pink Martini: March 19, 2016 | Broadway Rocks!: April 22, 2016

Cost: $26 – $69