Your LPO returns to open the season with an unforgettable Opening Night featuring the festive energy and orchestral color of Anna Clyne’s Masquerade. The evening continues with the lush, sweeping romanticism of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a work of unparalleled passion and virtuosity. We conclude this grand debut with the profound depth and monumental power of Brahms’s Symphony No. 4, marking a triumphant return to the Orpheum Theater.

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Opening Night: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2

Orpheum Theater

Whisk yourself away to the "City of Light" with the bubbly wit of Offenbach’s La vie Parisienne Overture and a world-class new work by a local Louisiana composer. The French celebration continues with the surreal, jazzy rhythms of Milhaud’s Le boeuf sur le toit and the bustling cinematic flair of Ibert’s Suite Symphonique: Paris. We conclude with the festive grandeur of Mozart’s Symphony No. 31, a majestic tribute to the elegance of the French capital.

Mozart Symphony No. 31 “Paris”

New Marigny Theatre

Experience the heat and heartbeat of Latin America with this vibrant program, beginning with the sweeping, cinematic landscapes of Ginastera’s Pampeana No. 3. The energy intensifies as cellist Roman Mekinulov takes the stage for Miguel del Aguila’s Concierto en Tango, a work overflowing with rhythmic fire and seductive melodies. We round out the celebration with the colorful Spanish flair and spirited dances of Falla’s El sombrero de tres picos.

Concierto en Tango

Carlos Miguel Prieto returns to the podium for a compelling program of 20th-century orchestral works. The evening opens with Revueltas’s Suite from Redes, rich in rhythmic vitality and cinematic color, followed by Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, a work of lyricism and sharp-edged brilliance featuring violin soloist Aubree Oliverson. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 brings the program to a powerful close, its sweeping drama and emotional intensity offering a monumental conclusion under Prieto’s leadership.

Prieto Returns: Shostakovich No. 5

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Explore a whimsical world of nature starting with the delicate, shimmering textures of Roussel’s The Spider’s Feast and a fresh Local Composer Feature. Delight in the quirky humor of Telemann’s Cricket Symphony followed by the soaring, kite-inspired rhythms of Gabriela Ortiz’s Papalotes. The performance takes flight with Respighi’s The Birds, a charming suite that mimics the trills and calls of our feathered friends.

Birds, Bugs and Kites

Step back in time and across Europe with a program that begins with the atmospheric charm of the Boccherini/Berio Ritirata notturna di Madrid, a work that captures the rhythmic pulse of a midnight street retreat. The brilliance continues with Mozart’s “Jupiter” symphony, a towering masterpiece of the Classical era. Finally, the stage comes alive with the vivid colors and folk-inspired energy of Stravinsky’s Petrushka, a mesmerizing ballet score that tells a tale of magic and heartbreak.

Mozart & Stravinsky

Experience the raw chemistry of our musicians in this intimate, conductorless performance. The program opens with the sun-drenched lyricism and flowing grace of Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings. The ensemble then shifts to the rustic, folk-inspired charm of Dvořák’s Serenade for Winds, showcasing a breathtaking dialogue between the players.

Essential Dvořák: The Serenades

Experience the enchanting folklore of Norway with evocative selections from Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suites No. 1 and No. 2. The program then scales the heights of emotion with Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a monumental journey from a somber funeral march to a jubilant, life-affirming finale. Together, these works offer a powerful evening of storytelling.

Peer Gynt & Mahler No. 5

Immerse yourself in a program of dramatic Russian masters, beginning with the stirring themes and patriotic fervor of Tchaikovsky’s Marche Slave. The mood shifts to one of elegance and intrigue with the sweeping, dark-edged beauty of the Waltz from Khachaturian’s Masquerade Suite. Finally, the evening concludes with the enchanting storytelling and shimmering orchestration of Prokofiev’s Cinderella Suite No. 1.

Tchaikovsky & Prokofiev

Experience the crisp, modern energy of Piston’s Sinfonietta. Next, marvel at the intricate weaving of melodies in Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins. The program travels through time with Thomas Adès’ Three Studies from Couperin, blending Baroque elegance with contemporary flair. We finish with the joyful wit and legendary spirit of Haydn’s "Miracle" Symphony.

Miracles with Haydn, Bach, and More

Dive into an evening of high-stakes drama with the bold energy of Mendelssohn’s Ruy Blas Overture. Experience the brilliance of a Romantic trailblazer in Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, a work of stunning lyricism and virtuosity. The program culminates in the majestic power of Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “The Great”.

Schubert “The Great”

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes Samara Joy to the stage for an evening where two distinct musical forces meet to create something truly extraordinary.

Samara Joy brings a depth and warmth to every performance that is singular in jazz today. Multiple Grammy Awards have followed naturally, and with them a reputation as one of the most important vocal artists of her generation. Paired with the LPO, her artistry finds new dimension and new possibility. Rooted in tradition yet entirely alive in the moment, the conversation between her voice and a full orchestra is something rare. Beautiful, unexpected, and not to be missed

LPO + Samara Joy

Ignite your senses with the explosive energy and folk-inspired grooves of Gabriela Lena Frank’s Three Latin American Dances. Principal Flute Ji-Weon Ryu takes center stage for the Kevin Puts’ Flute Concerto, delivering a masterclass in breathtaking agility and ethereal beauty. The performance reaches a thunderous peak with Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

Pictures at an Exhibition

Surrender to the sultry, intoxicating rhythms of Spain with the lush orchestration of Turina’s Danzas Fantasticas. The adventure deepens through Kodaly’s Variations on a Hungarian Folksong “The Peacock”, a dazzling display of folk soul and symphonic brilliance. Finally, be swept away by the legendary storytelling of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, an opulent masterpiece of sea-faring drama and exotic romance.

Scheherazade

Be among the first to witness the world premiere of a bold new commission by James Lee III, a work promising fresh perspectives and contemporary brilliance. The program embraces the spirit of the Americas with the open-hearted clarity of Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite and the kaleidoscopic, Inca-inspired textures of Gabriela Lena Frank’s Concertino Cusqueño. To close, violinist Grace Park leads a fiery excursion through Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons in Buenos Aires, blending urban grit with sultry, tango-infused passion.

Appalachian Spring & Four Seasons In Buenos Aires

Celebrate the season’s peak with Carlos Simon’s Fate Now Conquers, an electrifying modern tribute to  the drive and destiny of a musical titan. The stage then glows with the lyrical elegance and intimate beauty of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Finally, we bring the house down with the thunderous power of the "Eroica" Symphony, the revolutionary masterpiece that redefined the symphonic world forever.

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