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Dear LPO Friends and Family,

There is so much to love about living in southeastern Louisiana, a community that appreciates deep-rooted traditions while simultaneously delighting in the unexpected. Reflecting this spirit, the LPO's 2019-2020 season will explore two programmatic threads inspired by the unique place we call home.

The first thread is Music of the Americas. Highlights include the world premiere of a commission by New Orleans' own Courtney Bryan, a trumpet concerto I recently had the pleasure of co-commissioning by Arturo Márquez, works by Copland and Ives, and LPO principal bassoonist Jack Peña’s performance of the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos' Ciranda das sete notas.

The second thread launches a multi-season celebration of one of music's most famous disruptors: Ludwig van Beethoven. 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth. Whether it’s the “Eroica” and “Pastoral” symphonies, the “Emperor” piano concerto, or the “Leonore” Overture No. 3, you will enjoy Beethoven’s works in performances designed to create the same sense of wonder first-time listeners felt. Also highlighted this season, we will perform pieces by Haydn and Mozart that undoubtedly influenced Beethoven’s development as a composer. You can easily identify programs that include Beethoven in the upcoming season by looking for this logo:

Please join me and the LPO musicians for a season as remarkable as our community!

Sincerely,

Carlos Miguel PrietoAdelaide Wisdom Benjamin Music Director and Principal Conductor

LPO 2019/2020 Season

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WELCOMING THOMAS WILKINS!

The LPO is thrilled to announce the appointment of Thomas Wilkins as the organization’s inaugural Principal Guest Conductor. Join us on September 26th when we will welcome Maestro Wilkins to the Orpheum stage in a special performance featuring Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9, “New World” to mark the beginning of his tenure.

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ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, September 12, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductorPacho Flores, trumpet

MÁRQUEZ: Concierto de OtoñoCASTELLANOS: Santa Cruz de

PacairiguaBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5

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FROM THE NEW WORLD

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, September 26, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Thomas Wilkins, conductorLouis Schwizgebel, piano

LEE III: Sukkot Through Orion's Nebula PRICE: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minorHAILSTORK: Symphony No. 1DVORÁK: Symphony No. 9, "New

World"

Louis Schwizgebel

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BEETHOVEN'S "EMPEROR" AND MAHLER FIVE

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, COVINGTON Friday, September 20, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductorIngrid Fliter, piano

BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor"

MAHLER: Symphony No. 5

PIANO CONCERTO

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Ingrid Fliter

Opening Night Gala

NEW EVENT!

Pacho Flores

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Prior to the concert we have a special opportunity for you to enjoy a celebratory three-course dinner in the Roosevelt Hotel's Fountain Lounge. Following the performance, join us for a champagne toast in the Blue Room to conclude the evening.

Only 75 seats are available for the dinner!$250/person

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GALA CON PACHOAN OPENING NIGHT GALA FEATURING PACHO FLORES

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Tickets to the Opening Night Concert may be included in your subscription. Black Tie preferred.

Admission to the Dinner/Reception must be purchased separately.

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ANCIENT SPIRITSAN ALL HALLOW'S EVE PERFORMANCE

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, October 31, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

BARBER: Medea's Meditation and Danceof Vengeance

BARTÓK: Music for Strings, Percussion,and Celesta

STRAVINSKY: Petrushka, 1947 version

MOZART REQUIEM

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, November 21. 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, COVINGTON Friday, November 22, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductorJames Ehnes, violinNOVA MasterworksLoyola Chorale

BRYAN: New Work (world premiere)ELGAR: Violin Concerto in B minorMOZART: Requiem

Courtney Bryan's new work is made possible by the League of American Orchestras' Women

Composers Readings and Commissions supported by the Virginia B. Tolumin Foundation.

BAROQUE CHRISTMASFEATURING HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, December 19, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, COVINGTON Friday, December 20, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductorNOVA Masterworks

Enjoy seasonal selections including excerpts from J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio and Handel's Messiah.

James Ehnes

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ROMANTIC GERMAN MASTERSFEATURING CELLIST LYNN HARRELL

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, October 24, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

COLUMBIA THEATRE, HAMMOND Friday, October 25, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Gemma New, conductorLynn Harrell, cello

BRAHMS: Variations on a Theme by Haydn

R. SCHUMANN: Cello Concerto No. 1in A minor

BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2

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FOLK RHYTHMSORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductorSimon Shaheen, oud

SIERRA: FandangosSHAHEEN: Concerto for OudRACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances

NATURE'S AWAKENINGWITH BEETHOVEN'S "PASTORAL"

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, February 27, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

COLUMBIA THEATRE, HAMMOND Friday, February 28, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Earl Lee, conductorZiang Xu, piano2018 MASNO International Piano Competition Winner

IVES: Symphony No. 3, "Camp Meeting"PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 1 in

D-flat MajorBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral"

MAHLER'S "TITAN" SYMPHONYFEATURING VIOLINIST PHILIPPE QUINT

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, March 19, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, COVINGTON Friday, March 20, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraCarlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Philippe Quint, violin

GOLIJOV: Last RoundKORNGOLD: Violin Concerto in D MajorMAHLER: Symphony No. 1, "Titan"

BEETHOVEN'S "EROICA"FEATURING CELLIST PABLO FERRÁNDEZ

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, January 9, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Saturday, January 11, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, COVINGTON Friday, January 10, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductorPablo Ferrández, cello

COPLAND: Three Latin American SketchesHAYDN: Concerto in C MajorBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3, "Eroica"

Philippe QuintEarl Lee

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AMERICAN VIRTUOSOS

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, COVINGTON Friday, April 17, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Paolo Bortolameolli, conductorBenjamin Beilman, violinLoyola Chorale SSA

DEBUSSY: NocturnesHIGDON: Violin ConcertoPROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5

TESTIMONY AND TRIUMPHWITH SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 5

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ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, May 14, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Saturday, May 16, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductorJorge Federico Osorio, piano

BEETHOVEN: Leonore Overture No. 3R. SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto in

A minorSHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5

Jorge Federico OsorioBen Beilman

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CLASSICAL CONTRASTSWITH BASSOONIST JACK PEÑA

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Thursday, March 26, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Nicholas Hersh, conductorJack Peña, bassoon

PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1, "Classical"VILLA-LOBOS: Ciranda das sete notasHAYDN: Symphony No. 103, "Drumroll"

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HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONEMOVIE WITH ORCHESTRA

MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER, NOLA Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Experience Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on Mahalia Jackson Theater's huge HD screen, with John Williams' score performed live!

MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE

MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER, NOLA Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Windborne, band

Relive the music of David Bowie with orchestral accompaniment by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra!

HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER, NOLA Saturday, December 14, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Celebrate the season with help from the LPO and special guest artists!

MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Saturday, March 7, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Sunday, March 8, 2020 | 2:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

John Williams has scored soundtracks to some of the era's most well-known films. Experience his unforgettable music performed live by the LPO!

YULETIDE CELEBRATIONPONTCHARTRAIN CENTER, KENNER Thursday, December 5, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

COLUMBIA THEATRE, HAMMOND Friday, December 6, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.

MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, SLIDELLSunday, December 8, 2019 | 2:30 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

A fun program of holiday musical favorites for the entire family featuring local student choirs!

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CYRIL NEVILLE AND SPECIAL GUESTS

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOLA Friday, April 3, 2020 | 8:00 p.m.Saturday, April 4, 2020 | 8:00 p.m.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Join world-renowned New Orleans artist Cyril Neville, special guest artists, and the LPO for two one-of-a-kind performances!