LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Orchestra celebrated a Grammy Award on Sunday.
The Louisville Orchestra, one of the oldest, continuously-performing orchestras in the United States, was nominated for a Grammy Award. The nomination was for the Best Classical Instrumental Solo for the orchestra's performance in "The American Project." The orchestra collaborated with world-renowned pianist Yuja Wang.
On Sunday night, Teddy Abrams, the orchestra's music director, accepted the award at the 66th Grammy Premiere Ceremony in Los Angeles. It was Abrams first time at the Grammys.
"It's such a tremendous honor to get to go," Abrams said. "It's a very crazy day and emotional journey."
Adams admitted it was a strange mixture of emotions in the crowd as artists waited to find out if they had won the prestigious award or not.
"I was totally shocked," Abrams said. "I really felt like is this happening. It's surreal. It's a special moment, but you have to do your work regardless of the recognition or awards."
Abrams said the orchestra and Wang deserve the honor. He said it was a testament to collaboration.
"I wanted to write one that really celebrated American music," Abrams said. "It all comes together in this piece."
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