NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the region’s premier and GRAMMY Award-winning orchestra, kicks off its 34th season with a grand opening night performance of SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE on Thursday, Sept. 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater. Entering his second season at the helm, LPO Music Director Matthew Kraemer takes his place at the podium to lead an exhilarating performance featuring an LPO Premiere of Louisiana State University (LSU) professor Brian Raphael Nabor’s Pulse and two beloved French compositions – Paul Dukas’ enchanting The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Hector Berlioz’s emotion-filled Symphonie Fantastique. For more information, visit www.lpomusic.com.
“I am filled with excitement to welcome audiences back to the concert hall for another memorable season with the LPO,” says LPO Music Director Matthew Kraemer. “We invite everyone to join us for a remarkable opening night program that will showcase the incredible talent of our musicians and set the tone for the season ahead.”
A NIGHT OF MUSICAL BRILLIANCE
The programmed works for LPO’s 2024/25 Opening Night concert of SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE encapsulate exceptional talent and versatility of orchestral composers and conductors, both past and present. The evening begins with LSU professor Brian Raphael Nabors’ Pulse – a vibrant orchestral work that expressively explores various phases of rhythm while maintaining the work’s musical heartbeat.
The evening continues with Paul Dukas’ most famous work, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. This symphonic poem is widely known for its vivid orchestration and storytelling and gained even greater fame after being featured in Disney’s 1940 film, “Fantasia.”
The program concludes with Hector Berlioz’s influential and emotion-filled work, Symphonie Fantastique. With its dramatic contrasts and striking melodies, this work pioneered radical symphonic orchestration in the Romantic era – thus remaining a cornerstone piece in orchestral repertoire and celebrated for its groundbreaking approach to musical storytelling.
TICKETS
SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE is available in the 13, 9, and 6B Subscription packages. Single tickets are available and begin at $35. Student pricing is available at $10 with proof of student ID. To purchase tickets and/or for more information, visit www.lpomusic.com or contact Patron Services by calling 504-523-6530.
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