UK Opera Theatre, Alltech's 'Celebration of Song' to Bring Holiday Cheer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2021) — Miss getting together as a community to sing in the holidays? Then you will not want to miss Alltech's annual "Celebration of Song" showcasing the vocal talents of University of Kentucky Opera Theatre. Join in the festivities Dec. 12 at its new venue on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park.
Conducted by UK Opera Theatre Director Everett McCorvey, "Celebration of Song" will feature beloved holiday music sung by vocalists from UK Opera Theatre. Among the featured vocalists will be winners of the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition, as well as special guest performances by renowned musical artists.
“Celebration of Song” was the brainchild of Alltech founder Pearse Lyons, and his wife Deirdre, who continually demonstrated their passion and dedication to Lexington's local arts scene through the years. It also celebrates the long-lasting partnership between Alltech and the UK Opera Theatre program.
Take part in this popular community celebration beginning 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. The concert is free and open to the public; there is a $5 fee for parking. Masks are required for the "Celebration of Song" audience.
UK Opera Theatre is part of the School of Music at the UK College of Fine Arts. The school has garnered a national reputation for high-caliber education in opera, choral and instrumental music performance, as well as music education, music therapy, composition and theory and music history.
As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves on being a catalyst for breakthroughs and a force for healing, a place where ingenuity unfolds. It's all made possible by our people — visionaries, disruptors and pioneers — who make up 200 academic programs, a $476.5 million research and development enterprise and a world-class medical center, all on one campus.
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