SYMPHONIC STROLL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
4PM - 8PM

ABOUT THE EVENT

UPDATE: Symphonic Stroll is sold out.

Back for the fourth year in a row, join LexPhil and Josephine Sculpture Park for Symphonic Stroll - an evening of immersive music, art, and nature! Paired with sculptures throughout the park, LexPhil musicians perform chamber music continually from 4PM-8PM with a special appearance by Lexington Ballet dancers at select locations. This inclusive event for all-ages features live music, interactive music activities, and local food trucks. Choose between two entry times, 4PM and 5PM, and then explore the beautiful grounds of the park at your own pace.  

*In the event this event is postponed to the rain date (Sunday, September 8), ticket holders will be contacted via email.

ARTISTS

Musicians of the
Lexington Philharmonic

Dancers of the
Lexington Ballet

VENUE

Josephine Sculpture Park
Frankfort, Kentucky

EXPLORE THE SITES

BLUE CIRCUIT
BY VIVIEN COLLENS


  • Vivien Collens (OH) created Blue Circuit as part of The Froebel's Gifts series, an homage to the educator Friedrich Froebel who invented Kindergarten in Germany in 1838. He gave children gifts of cubes, spheres, and other shapes to manipulate. The structure is made from 12 identical welded aluminum modules, each consisting of 6 beams and a cube.

    More about Vivien Collens

LEXPHIL MUSICLAB


  • The LexPhil MusicLab is a portable studio that combines electronic and acoustic instruments and other technology for a fun, hands-on experience that provides an opportunity for participants of all ages and abilities to make music while simultaneously learning about the science of sound and electricity.

    More about LexPhil Learning Programs

THE CONVERSATIONALIST
BY CHAKAIA BOOKER


  • Like a conversation, this piece physically represents a gradual building of elements that climax at a point of tension or harmony. The form labors to break free of emotional constraints as it pushes towards the sky and comes to a realization. Symbolically, Chakaia Booker's (NY) sculptural "conversation" explores the potential for unity and understanding that would ideally originate from conversations between those of different beliefs and values. Booker believes that "art is a storytelling, but the story is open, fluid, mysterious."

    Booker is an internationally renowned and widely collected American sculptor known for creating monumental, abstract works from recycled tires and stainless steel for both the gallery and outdoor public spaces. Booker’s works are contained in more than 40 public collections and have been exhibited across the US, in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Including Millennium Park, Chicago, Garment District Alliance Broadway Plazas, New York, NY, and National Museum of Women in the Arts New York Avenue Sculpture Project, Washington DC.

    More about Chakaia Booker

ReCYCLE~
BY ADDISON BIRD

  • ReCycle~ takes sound samples of man made materials that are generally considered waste (mostly Rubber), and attempts to make something more out of them. This piece is an attempt to embrace ecology and imagine a world of harmony. ReCycle~ uses randomization and environmental data to transform constantly.

    Addison Bird is a composer, performer, and educator whose primary focus is in electronic music. She also blends it with her experience in film, classical, and rock music. Addison creates electronic music programs for the Lexington Philharmonic, and works as the assistant to the renowned composer Stephen Trask.

EVENT BARN
AT JSP


  • The JSP event barn is a renovated historic tobacco barn that hosts creative community events and educational programming. Just outside the entrance, enjoy the sculpture From a Tiny Seed by Matthew & Karine Maynard of Maynard Studios.

LEXPHIL STRING QUARTET
+ LEXINGTON BALLET


  • Rhiannon Giddens - At the Purchaser’s Option

    Anton Dvorak - String Quartet No. 12 'American'
    III. Molto vivace
    IV. Finale: Vivace ma non troppo

    –

    Eric Trope, Choreographer

    Margie Karp, violin
    Julie Lastinger, violin
    Henry Haffner, viola
    Clyde Beavers, cello

    Company Dancers
    Alex Bellocq
    Jennifer Holoubek
    Gwen Lamb
    Sydney Marsh
    Sofia Niebhur
    Ashley Reed
    Kayleigh Western

    Company Apprentices
    Madelyn Reed
    Gabrielle Savka

    Learn more about the Lexington Ballet

CLARITY VEHICLE
BY MOLLIE RABINER


  • JSP’s first sculpture, Clarity Vehicle by Mollie Rabiner (KY), will be unveiled at Symphonic Stroll in celebration of the Park’s 15th anniversary and following a restoration generously supported by the Scot Walters Sculpture Fund. This sculpture encourages its audiences to experience peace. You may meet the artist while parking for the event, as Mollie is now JSP’s Park Manager!

VIOLIN & VIOLA DUO


  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Duo for Violin & Viola in G, I. Allegro

    Bohuslav Martinů - Duo No. 2 for Violin & Viola, I. Allegro

    Franz Schubert (arr. C. G. Wolff) - Erlkönig for Violin & Viola

    –

    Madison Jones, violin
    Guanliang Zong, viola

KNOT A D20
BY MAGGIE BEVIS


  • This piece is inspired by Maggie Bevis’ (FL) love of polyhedra and Celtic knots.

WOODWIND TRIO


  • Turlough O'Carolan (arr. Peter Simpson) - Three Celtic Tunes (selections)

    Claude Arrieu (aka. Louise-Marie Simon) - Suite en Trio

    I. Allegro non troppo
    I. Allegro scherzando
    III. Allegro giusto

    Georges Bizet (arr. Peter Simpson) - Vignettes from Carmen (selections)

    –

    Bonnie Farr, oboe
    Krista Weiss, clarinet
    Peter Simpson, bassoon

WALK THE ARC
BY ALEXANDER GELDERMAN


  • Alexander Gelderman’s (KY) work seeks to build a connection between viewer and site, heightening the observer’s perception of the living, natural environment, and enriching their experiences therein. Gelderman draws heavily on themes such as discovery, mindfulness, and movement, while being careful to balance his artistic hand with the sanctity of nature. He leads the viewer to engage with the landscape through interaction with his pieces across the mediums of sculpture, land art, photography, and installation.

BASS DUO


  • Dave Anderson - Seven Double Bass Duets
    1. Kibbles & Kibitz
    2. Parade of the Politically Prudent Pigs
    3. Rush Hour
    4. Schweik Fahrt
    5. Lament
    6. Blew Cheeze
    7. Gustav's 11 O'clock Dance

    –

    Brenton Carter, bass
    Eli Raines, bass

GRAPHOLOGYHENGE
BY PEYTON SCOTT RUSSELL


  • Graphology: The study of lettering, typography, and hand writing that captures a personal identity. Henge: A large circle of earth, stone, or wood that encloses a space of special importance. Peyton Scott Russell (MN) built GRAPHOLOGYHENGE is a sanctuary and safe space for graffiti art. It's a circle that invites people to make a personal mark or signature, write or paint a message, and leave evidence that you were there to visit.

    Visitors’ artwork do not represent the views of JSP. Please note that some content may not be suitable for all ages.

    More about Peyton Scott Russell

TROMBONE QUARTET


  • Manning Sherwin (arr. Jack Gale) - A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

    Irving Berlin (arr. Lennie Niehaus) - Blue Skies

    Hoagy Carmichael (arr. Ingo Luis) -Georgia On My Mind

    Traditional (arr. Rodney Miller) - Just A Closer Walk With Thee

    George Gershwin (arr. Derrick Parker) - Prelude No. 1

    Irving Berlin (arr. James Christensen) - Puttin’ On The Ritz

    George Gershwin (arr. Ivaylo Hristov) - Summertime

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    Tyler Bentley, trombone
    Joseph Aumann, trombone
    Michael Charbel, trombone
    Jack Noble, bass trombone

KNOW BEFORE YOU STROLL

  • We recommend wearing closed-toed shoes that are easy to walk in. Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing is also recommended. There is no formal dress code for this event (or any LexPhil concert!)

  • FREE onsite parking is available at Josephine Sculpture Park! Parking areas are unpaved mowed grassy areas. We recommend arriving no more than 15 minutes prior to your entry time (4PM & 5PM), but ticket holders will not be turned away for arriving before or after the time listed on their ticket.

  • LexPhil performance sites are stationed across the park's 30 acres along mowed grass trails. Follow the event map and purple flags along the trails that lead you to the next performance site! Plan on walking to all performance sites. If walking is not accessible to you, please see details below.

    Golf Cart Reservation Request: If you have limited physical mobility and cannot walk to performance sites, contact Josephine Sculpture Park at 502-352-7082, ext. 2 to request a two-person golf cart reservation. One person in your party must be able to drive the golf cart and have a valid driver's license. Driving training is provided at golf cart pickup. There are limited golf carts available, so please contact JSP as soon as possible.

    Shuttle: One large golf cart will circulate the performance route, which you may get on and off of intermittently as needed. This golf cart shuttle will stick to a specific route and is meant to serve as an optional, intermittent mode of transportation to performance sites. Please do not rely on the shuttle as your only way of getting around the event. If you need mobility assistance for the duration of the event, please request a golf cart reservation (see above). A separate golf cart shuttle is available to transport patrons with limited mobility to and from the parking lots.

  • Several local food and drink trucks will be located in the hub of Symphonic Stroll activity for your enjoyment, including West Sixth Brewing, Community Que, Taqueria El Taco Feliz, Spice of Life Mobile Kitchen, Sav’s Chill, and The Real Mr. Tea!

    Shaded food court seating available.

  • Pets such as dogs are not permitted at Symphonic Stroll. Service animals are permitted.

PLAN YOUR STROLL

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ABOUT JOSEPHINE SCULPTURE PARK

Josephine Sculpture Park is a public park in Frankfort, KY, free and open to the public everyday from dawn until dusk.

The park includes over 70 works of art created by artists from across the globe across 40 acres of native meadows and newly forested areas. Josephine Sculpture Park presents numerous hands-on activities and exhibitions, scavenger hunts and self guided tours throughout the year.

Josephine Sculpture Park’s mission is to connect people to each other and the land through the arts by providing creative arts and nature education to the central KY community and transformative opportunities to artists while conserving the beauty of Kentucky’s native, rural landscape.

Accessibility at JSP: Paths at JSP are mowed grass, which is 5-10 feet wide, and traverse the landscape to be as accessible as possible by motorized wheel chair. Some paths are not accessible; please contact Josephine Sculpture Park prior to the event if you would like to reserve our golf cart or to request any additional accessibility accommodations or information for any programming or events.

Special thanks to Josephine Sculpture Park’s sponsors Expree Credit Union, Harrod Concrete & Stone, The Paddocks, Kentucky Monthly, Snow Owl Foundation, Frankfort – Franklin County Tourist & Convention Commission, The Villas at Berry Hill, Frankfort Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites, Frankfort Plant Board, Scott and Cindy Hampton, Jane Julian, Lakeview Park, Will and Anne Taylor Renshaw, Lanham Media Service Printing

ABOUT LEXINGTON BALLET COMPANY

The Lexington Ballet Company and School aims to nurture better human beings who understand the value of the arts. Not everyone will become a dancer but everyone can benefit from what dance has to offer.

Dance encapsulates what is good and valuable in the human spirit: Kindness, Valor, Empathy, Courage, Beauty, Wisdom, Strength, and all that is beautiful in the human species. Dance embodies these concepts and transmits them first to our students and then to our audience.

It is Lexington Ballet Company’s responsibility to pass on this transforming information.