Experience a thrilling program that explores the timeless battle between good and evil through music that has defined generations of filmgoers. Hear unforgettable themes by legendary composers like Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and Danny Elfman in a celebration of the scores behind cinema’s most iconic heroes and villains.

Artists

Renowned as a conductor of “uncommon emotional intensity” (Marie-Celine) and a “force at the podium” (Eugene Scene), American conductor Mélisse Brunet is a native of Paris, France with an active career on both sides of the Atlantic. In July 2022, she became the fifth Music Director of the Lexington Philharmonic, and the first woman to hold the position.
Brunet is one of the five conductors featured in the documentary “Maestra” by the Director Maggie Contreras. As a dynamic advocate of contemporary music, Brunet has collaborated with composers such as Shawn E. Okpebholo, Brittany J. Green, Mary D. Watkins, T.J. Cole, Steven Stucky, Michael Daugherty, Shulamit Ran, and Jennifer Higdon, among others.
She holds diplomas from the Paris Conservatory, the Université la Sorbonne, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a Doctorate in conducting from the University of Michigan.
Learn more at lexphil.org/music-director.

Important Parking Notice

Patrons are encouraged to make parking plans for their selected performances in advance. Be advised that there are University of Kentucky sporting events scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Commonwealth Stadium and Sunday, October 25, at Memorial Coliseum that may impact surrounding campus traffic.

Patrons are encouraged to carpool, utilize their ride sharing app of choice, or take LexTran. For more information about free and paid parking, please visit LexPhil’s Know Before You Go.

Frightful Fun at the Philharmonic

Friends, foes, guests, and ghouls are summoned to the Singletary Center lobby for fun filled activities prior to the concert.

Costumes Encouraged: Whether a hero, villain, sidekick, or scoundrel, patrons are encouraged to attend the performance in their best cinema inspired costumes!

Win Themed Prizes: Think you can wow the judges? Enter the costume contest and you may win special themed prizes, including movie passes from The Kentucky Theatre.

Music & Mischief: Capture the evening at the photo booth, explore instruments and sound at the MusicLab, and find your elixir of choice at concessions.