
Members of the Glasgow Police Department presented the national and state flags just before the concert was to begin. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.

Louisville Orchestra’s CEO Graham Parker, right, stands with Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse before the concert began where Royse signed a proclamation as a show of appreciation to the group as it the orchestra has been performing since 1999, making this the 25 year. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.

In a cacophony of sounds, members of the orchestra warmed up as Barren Counties set up their chairs around the Glasgow City Hall. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.

It is difficult to accurately describe the energy of the crowd as they clapped along or cheered as the orchestra and the singers performed. Many called the July 10 performance the best of the Louisville Orchestra performances in Glasgow. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.

The Louisville Orchestra featured violins, violas, cellos, basses, flutes, piccolos, oboes, English horns, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, trombones, tubas, a harp and various percussion instruments. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.

The orchestra not only played classical and original compositions but also more contemporary pieces. For example, the orchestra accompanied Jason Clayborn, seen above, as he belted out his renditions of Cold Sweat and It’s a Man’s World. Daria Raymore also performed songs like Aretha Franklin’s Rock Steady, Otis Redding’s Respect and Endless Love. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.

The Louisville Orchestra featured violins, violas, cellos, basses, flutes, piccolos, oboes, English horns, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, trombones, tubas, a harp and various percussion instruments. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.

The performance, which began at 7:30 p.m., went on as the sun set; making the lights from the music stands and the standing lights shine brightly in the otherwise darkening night. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
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