(
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
LPO Academy
SMITH: The Star-Spangled Banner Side-by-side with LPOA
COPLAND: Hoe-Down from Rodeo Side-by-side with LPOA
GOULD: American Salute
JOHN WILLIAMS: Liberty Fanfare
COPLAND: Variations on a Shaker Melody from Appalachian Spring
PRICE: Symphony No. 1 in E Minor (Juba Dance)
GIMENEZ: Intermedio from Las bodas de Luis Alonso
LECUONA (MORTON GOULD): Andalucia
GERSHWIN: Cuban Overture, "Rhumba"
Intermission
BERNSTEIN (Adapted by MAURICE PERESS): Overture to West Side Story
KANDER (TED RICKETTS): Selections from Chicago
ELLINGTON (HERMANN): Ellington Fantasy
PRIMA( ESENAULT): Sing, Sing, Sing
HERNADEZ (GONZALES): El Cumbanchero
ABREU: Tico Tico
SOUSA: Stars and Stripes Forever
DURATION: Approximately 180 minutes.
Swing in the Oaks is a beloved New Orleans tradition that brings the magic of live orchestral music to the heart of City Park. Each spring, more than 5,000 audience members gather under the oaks to enjoy a free, family-friendly concert performed by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. This special evening also features 125 talented student musicians from our LPO Academy playing side by side with LPO professionals, creating an inspiring and unforgettable experience. Pack a picnic, bring your lawn chairs, and join us for a night of beautiful music beneath the stars! Rain date is April 28, 2026.
Want to support this free performance? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities below.
This performance is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor:
