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Louisville Symphony Orchestra conductor takes on special assignment Teddy Abrams led a tribute performance celebrating his mentor, Michael Tilson Thomas, who was honored at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors. Thomas gave Abrams his departure, having him conduct the New World Symphony when he was just a teenager. Abrams said being a part of the event was amazing. , across the world, then some of the world’s most influential and interesting artists, and they’re all sitting in this room together and they honor some of the truly iconic figures of our world – energy and emotion don’t make it that sink so high. It is unlike anything I have ever seen, ”Abrams said. This year’s other winners included Earth, Wind and Fire, Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, and Sesame Street. You can watch the Kennedy Center Honors at 8 p.m. Sunday evening on WLKY.
The conductor of the Louisville Symphony Orchestra has a special mission.
Teddy Abrams led a tribute performance to his mentor, Michael Tilson Thomas, who was honored with this year’s Kennedy Center Honors.
Thomas gave Abrams his debut, having him conduct the New World Symphony as a teenager.
Abrams said being a part of the event was amazing.
“When you’re sitting in the audience and you’re part of a combination of political leaders and some of the great philanthropists from across the country, around the world, and then some of the most influential and interesting artists in the world, and they’re ‘you all sitting in this room together and they are honoring some of the truly iconic figures of our world – the energy and emotion is so high. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen, ”Abrams said.
This year’s other winners included Earth, Wind and Fire, Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, and Sesame Street.
You can watch the Kennedy Center Honors at 8 p.m. Sunday night on WLKY.
