NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the region’s premier and Grammy Award-winning orchestra, announces the addition of musical collaborations with local artists and composers to the 2023-2024 season. Queen of Bounce Big Freedia returns to the LPO at the Orpheum Theater and rapper Alfred Banks, composer Charles Lumar II, and producer and percussionist ÌFÉ join the LPO’s Music at the Museum series. These concerts underscore LPO’s work to amplify and celebrate the artistic contributions of New Orleans talent. For more information, visit www.lpomusic.com.
ÌFÉ AND THE LPO
Thursday, March 28, at 6 p.m. | Ashe Cultural Arts Center
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
LPO’s Music at the Museum series continues with an evening of expressive chamber works composed by Kenji Bunch and Sarah Kirkland Snider. The evening features a world premiere of works by and featuring electronic music moniker ÌFÉ arranged by LPO violist Sixto Franco.
BIG FREEDIA AND THE LPO
Thursday, May 2, at 8 p.m. | Orpheum Theater
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Queen of Bounce and New Orleans icon Big Freedia returns to the LPO stage by popular demand to make you bounce at the Orpheum Theater with her fan favorites and newest hits. Experience New Orleans style hip hop with an orchestral back drop to songs including “Explode” sampled in Beyonce’s hit “Break My Soul,” “$100 Bill” in collaboration with Pop star Ciara, “Gin in My System,” and more.
ALFRED BANKS AND THE LPO
Wednesday, May 8, at 6 p.m. | Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Grammy-nominated New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks makes his LPO debut with a world premiere arrangement of selections for the LPO. New Orleans composer Charles Lumar ll also joins the program for a New Orleans premiere of his work “Elaine Sun” created in partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
TICKETS
Tickets are on sale now and begin at $25. Student tickets are $10 and are available with proof of student ID*. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.lpomusic.com or contact Patron Services by calling 504-523-6530.
*student tickets not available for Big Freedia and the LPO
