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David Torns, conductor
Featuring a special performance from our LPO Academy students!
Belafonte - “Jump in the Line”
Dutilly - A Day in New Orleans
Fucik - Einzug der Gladiatoren (Entrance of the Gladiators), Op.68
Saint-Saëns - Carnival of the Animals
Traditional/Reeks, Ballam and Hebert - Saints
Rebirth Brass Band/John Reeks - “Do Whatcha Wanna”
DURATION: Approximately 60 minutes
Kick off Carnival season New Orleans style with a Mardi Gras-inspired musical experience for the whole family to enjoy. Join the LPO for a festive program featuring Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals and a special performance by LPO Academy string students.
DOORS: 10:15am /// CONCERT: 11:00am
All attendees need a ticket, including children (child tickets are complimentary).
Join us early at 10:15am for Musician Learning Stations where children can learn and ask questions about different instruments and the LPO musicians that play them.
MUSICIAN & INSTRUMENT STATIONS:
Virginia McDowell, oboe
Jon Gannon, horn
Kent Jensen, cello