Lexington-born composer celebrates city’s 250th anniversary with free concert

An internationally recognized, award-winning composer is returning to his roots this weekend to celebrate Lexington’s 250th anniversary with a specially commissioned orchestral piece.

Shawn Okpebholo, who grew up in Lexington, will see his work “A Mighty Long Way” performed by the Lexington Philharmonic at the Singletary Center on Sunday in a free concert celebrating the city’s milestone anniversary.

“My journey took me, it’s literally taken me all over the world,” Okpebholo said…

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