Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

08/19/2026

Bringing flavor to The National Fried Chicken Festival with Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra 🍗🎻🍗🎻🍗🎻

07/26/2026

07/21/2026

Single tickets are now available! lpomusic.com
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07/17/2026

As the temperatures rise in July, so will the sense of competition between 12 outstanding pianists from around the world who have been selected to compete in the final of the 30th New Orleans International Piano Competition from July 18-26 🎹

Read more on the Gramophone website!

07/16/2026

We had so much fun in St. Rose!

See photos from the event here.

07/01/2026

We are looking forward to closing Essence Festival with legendary southern rapper T.I. this Sunday!!

T.I. brings his final solo album and a career-spanning set with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra to ESSENCE Festival 2026.

06/29/2026

Celebrating its 30th edition, the NOIPC will debut orchestral performances for three finalists with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the Final Round.

The inclusion of the orchestral round is a major milestone in the history of the NOIPC and brings the competition to an even higher level of international prestige.

ABOUT THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Steeped in a rich orchestral tradition, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is the only full-time collaboratively governed and operated orchestra in the United States. Founded in 1991 in the heart of New Orleans, one of the world's most culturally vibrant and musically storied cities, the LPO carries forward a legacy of artistic excellence while embracing innovation and community at every turn. Our full-time musicians are not just performers, they are invested partners in the orchestra and the city they call home, setting the standard for orchestral programming and performance in Louisiana and beyond.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!🎟️🎹🎶
https://masno.org/noipc/

06/11/2026

See you there!

The 2026 New Orleans International Piano Competition Semifinalists include: Kevin Ahfat (Canada), Wooyoung Cho (South Korea), Shangru Du (China), Yuang Fan (China), Mitsuki Fukuhara (Japan), Miao Gao (China), Evgeny Konnov (Russia), Modan Oyama (Japan), Seiran Tozlian (Russia), Jiacheng Xiong (China...

06/09/2026

Your season, your way! LPO's Create Your Own Bundle lets you choose your favorite concerts, lock in the best prices, and enjoy flexible exchanges all season long. Plus, get early access to special events and 10% off tickets for friends and family. Build your bundle now at lpomusic.com/cyo

06/02/2026

We have some news that arrives with two feelings at once: deep pride and a bittersweet sense of loss.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Anwar Nasir as our new President and CEO, effective late summer/early fall of 2026. With a distinguished career in arts leadership, organizational management, and community engagement, Nasir will lead the Festival into its next era as it approaches its centennial season in 2035.

Nasir joins us from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) in New Orleans, where he served as Executive Director since 2021. Under his leadership, the LPO expanded audiences to near decade highs, created innovative collaborations with leading Louisiana artists, and celebrated its first GRAMMY Award.

In his new role, Nasir will build on the Festival’s longstanding commitment to artistic innovation, accessibility, and civic engagement. He will assume leadership at a pivotal moment as the Festival expands its audience development, community engagement, and long-term sustainability efforts. Nasir will work closely with staff, board, artistic leadership including Giancarlo Guerrero and Christopher Bell, musicians, donors, and community partners to ensure that the Festival continues to shine as a unique urban classical festival of the highest caliber.

Read more at https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/news-stories/anwar-nasir-named-president-and-ceo/