Classical Music

New Orleans has great entertainment for those that like the finer things in life.  Visitors and tourists alike will find great places to listen to their classical pieces while basking in the essence of what is "New Orleans".

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
305 Baronne Street, Suite 600
(504)523-6530

In September 1991, the New Orleans Symphony disbanded. An apparent lack of support for classical music in New Orleans and an overwhelming problem of mismanagement forced the symphony to stop performing after 55 years. Many musicians leftover from the New Orleans Symphony, however, still had faith in the thriving existence of an orchestra in New Orleans. They held a last ditch effort gala concert in one of the city’s largest performing halls…they sold it out and played to rave reviews. This new orchestra was deemed: The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

The LPO is one of a kind. It is owned and managed by its member musicians. Since 1991, the LPO has become on of the most respected orchestras in the country. Recently the LPO has sold-out almost every concert in New Orleans. Highlights of these shows include the Beethoven and Blue Jeans series with excellent adaptations of Beethovens 5^th and 9^th symphonies. The classics concerts series includes many legendary works from the likes of Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Shostakovich, and Strauss to name a few. The LPO will captivate you on any night, so be sure to see them while you’re in the Big Easy.

Concert Choir Of New Orleans
P.O. Box 19951
(504) 899-3431

The Concert Choir of New Orleans was founded in 1959 to fulfill a need for an adult choral group dedicated to singing works not normally available to singers or audiences of the New Orleans area. The CCNO concentrates on singing music of the classical, romantic, and contemporary periods. The many famous titles performed by the Choir include J.S. Bach (Mass in B Minor, Passion According to St. John, Magnificent, and three Missa Brevi),and Mozart (Requiem, Solemn Vespers for a Confessor, and several of the later masses). The CCNO’s performances are mesmerizing events, so call the above information number to find out their next scheduled performance.

For more information, contact the Louisiana Division of the Arts:

Founded in 1966, the New Orleans Musica da Camera is one of the oldest performing organizations in New Orleans. The Musica da Camera is devoted to researching and performing music of the medieval, Renaissance, and early baroque periods. The ensemble uses many recreated instruments to authenticate the different experiences of these classical pieces to their respective time periods. For further information on scheduled performances in New Orleans, call (504) 865-8203.