Experience the magic of Yo-Yo Ma performing live at Mammoth Cave National Park
Yo-Yo Ma and the Louisville Orchestra are preparing to treat nature lovers, music aficionados, and everyone in between to a truly special experience – an unforgettable concert at Mammoth Cave! This one-of-a kind event promises peaceful ambiance provided by Mother Nature as well as masterful musicianship from world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity for complete musical harmony in this once in a lifetime Mammoth Cave concert!
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Musical Inspiration
If you need a major dose of inspiration for your music, look no further than Mammoth Cave! Since the early 1800s, classical musicians, choirs and contemporary artists have been flocking to this world-famous destination – not just because it looks cool (which it does), but also because its unique acoustics make all kinds of music sound amazing. And now? The park has partnered with Louisville Orchestra so that even more creatives can experience first hand how nature’s beauty can unleash their inner musician.
Mammoth Cave National Park has inspired Teddy Abrams to compose a breathtaking performance for its upcoming special event. After spending over a year exploring and immersing himself in the park’s rich history, he crafted his masterpiece with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma – sure to bring tears of joy or awe!
When is the show?
Did we mention this epic musical performance is free to attend? All you have to do is enter a lottery through Recreation.gov on Monday, Jan 30th – and hope your name gets called! The Louisville Orchestra will accompany Mr. Ma as they celebrate the majesty of nature using music that touches both heart and soul; performances are scheduled April 29 at 11am & 3pm CDT – mark those calendars now!.
“We are thrilled to offer this amazing opportunity to experience the sounds of Yo-Yo Ma and the Louisville Orchestra inside Mammoth Cave,” said Park Superintendent Barclay Trimble. “Music is universally loved and recognized as a way to connect and bring people together. Mammoth Cave has been a source of artistic inspiration for thousands of years and now through a composition created by Teddy Abrams and a historic performance by Yo-Yo Ma, we can add another fantastic musical moment to the cave’s history.”
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This one-of-a kind occasion promises to be musically memorable! Mammoth Cave National Park is the muse for Teddy Abrams’ new composition, which was crafted specifically with Yo-Yo Ma’s unique talents in mind. Through extensive exploration of its geology and human history over the last year, Abrams gained invaluable insight into this cavernous wonderland – ensuring an awe inspiring auditory experience that will leave no ear unfulfilled!
“Visitors have always been drawn to Mammoth Cave to experience its ancient stillness and expansiveness,” explained Abrams. “It’s no surprise that this otherworldly treasure has inspired art in all forms, some of which can still be seen in the cave. Performing music in a cave where untold generations of people before us have created their own music connects us in a vital way to our past.”
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Where is it exactly?
Get ready to explore a world unlike any other concert hall – Mammoth Cave! With low lighting and temperatures at 54ºF (12ºC), the audience will be asked to wander through this natural environment, participating in the musical performance along their 0.75 mile journey from start to finish. Brave 130 steps into Rafinesque Hall; it’s estimated that you’ll enjoy 45 mins-1 hr of music during your adventure deep within one of nature’s most incredible venues! You will park at the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center, listed below, where you will begin your unique adventure!
Visitor Center Address:
1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
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How to Buy Tickets:
Don’t miss your chance to experience the hottest event this season – tickets are being distributed via a lottery system on Recreation.gov, and you have one week to get in that application. Whether it’s for yourself or up to 3 of your friends (as each email address can submit an application with 4 total requests!), don’t wait too long because Monday, Feb 6 is the last day applications will be accepted! Plus there’s more great news – although you’ll pay $1 per request as an application fee, if selected through the lottery process there won’t be any charge for actual entry into this must-attend bash. So what’re ya waiting for? Make sure everyone gets their shot at attending by submitting now while young adults under 16 years old just need accompanying adult supervision…the perfect double win!
- The lottery is open from Monday, January 30 to Tuesday, February 7 through Recreation.gov.
- Only one application per email address is accepted.
- Each application may request up to 4 tickets.
- The performance is open to all ages, but youth under the age of 16 years, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
- You must select a primary choice for the performance time but may be assigned tickets to either performance time depending on the overall ticket demand.
- All lottery applicants will be charged a $1.00 application fee, but there are no additional fees to attend the event.
- Tickets are not transferable. All commercial use is prohibited. There are no refunds, rain checks, or changes to the assigned performance time permitted. Lottery winners must present photo identification which matches the name of the lottery winner to validate tickets before entry into the event.
- Parking for the event will be located at the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center. Ticket holders must present their tickets to access the parking lot. Due to the limited availability of parking spaces, all ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early and carpool to the park on the day of the event.
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