Student Matinee: Valentin Kovalev

From his sold-out Carnegie Hall debut to his significant international solo career, Valentin Kovalev is elevating the saxophone’s voice in classical music. Kovalev recently took home first place in the 2024 Concert Artists Guild Louis and Susal Meisel Competition and is the winner of many other prestigious international competitions, including the Naumburg Foundation’s 2022 Saxophone Competition. 

With a unique style developed after studying in Russia, France and the United States, this eclectic performer presents a program that juxtaposes repertoire for the classical saxophone with contemporary music, including works by Bach, Schumann, Cockroft, Bartók and Piazzolla.  

Suggested for grades 5-12. All grades are welcome.

Student Matinee Tickets
$10 Students | $20 Additional Adults
One free adult chaperone ticket is provided for every ten student tickets.
Please contact the Box Office at 859.236.4692 to reserve your Student Matinee tickets.
Download the Student Matinee Ticket Order Form

Kentucky K-12 public schools are eligible to receive FREE student tickets thanks to the Norton Center’s Arts for the Classroom Ticket Subsidy (ACTS) program. ACTS funding is only available to subsidize the cost of student tickets and is available on an first come, first serve basis.