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German Cornejo ’ s Tango Fire January 2 nobadance . com New Orleans Ballet Association begins the season with the global phenomenon and the world ’ s leading Tango Company . As one of the world ’ s most popular dance forms , this exhilarating dance spectacular melds rawness and sophistication with the seductive and sultry , mesmerizing audiences every step of the way .
Gala Concert February 11 and 13 Neworleansopera . org Presented by the New Orleans Opera Association , these performances bring the New Orleans Opera Chorus front and center , showcasing the important role choruses play in grand opera from the 18th and 19th centuries . Selections include highlights from Carmen , Il Trovatore , Tosca , and more , plus appearances by guest soloists . Conducted by General Director Emeritus Robert Lyall , this 90-minute performance is sure to have you humming along !
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Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Spectacular December 3 Celebrate the most joyous time of the year with a spirited evening of popular Christmas tunes from “ How the Grinch Stole Christmas ” and “ Sleigh Ride ,” to “ 12 Days of Christmas .”
The Nutcracker December 11 – 12 , 18 – 19 The New Orleans Ballet Theater presents its annual production of the holiday classic , The Nutcracker . More than 150 local professional dancers and students will perform this two-act ballet , which was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky .
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra : Classical Christmas December 16 Experience the glory of the Messiah alongside the holiday ’ s greatest classical music by Bach , Schubert and Vaughan Williams .
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra : The Hero ’ s Tragedy January 7 This Orpheum Session features inspiring music that touches on the tragic and vulnerable side of being heroic .
Tank and the Bangas with Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra January 14 New Orleans ’ own Soul , R & B , Hip Hop and Spoken Word band Tank and the Bangas are back in the Orpheum to create an entirely new musical experience along with the full orchestra .
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Always Remember , Curated by Courtney Bryan January 20 Courtney Bryan ’ s Sanctum , an artistic response to police brutality , is the heart of a program to
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