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Join the 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚 for 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, an evening that brings together orchestral sound and the dark, theatrical world of New Orleans pop. Featuring guest artists 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐱 and 𝐒𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭, the program explores a distinctive blend of lush melodies, electronic textures, and cabaret-inspired drama.The program opens with 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧, a work that invites listeners into an evolving musical landscape. Through shifting textures and expressive instrumental colors, the piece sets the stage for an evening that moves between contemporary classical music and alternative pop.
Next, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐭'𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 brings another perspective to the program, showcasing the expressive possibilities of contemporary composition. The evening continues with selections by 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. The duo's songs combine haunting melodies, electronic elements, and a theatrical sensibility. With the added depth and scale of the orchestra, their music takes on new dimensions.
𝐌𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐭, and 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 each bring a unique voice to this program, connecting contemporary classical composition with the expressive freedom of alternative pop. Experience this special collaboration with the 𝐋𝐏𝐎 on November 7, 2026, at the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market.
Enjoy a cocktail hour and a fresh take on orchestral performance as local artists and symphonic musicians come together for a night of musical discovery.
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐫 is a composer and violist whose work explores the expressive possibilities of contemporary chamber music. Drawing on her experience as a performer, she creates music that connects instrumental virtuosity with emotional storytelling and explores the physical and sonic qualities of musical performance.
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐭 is a Canadian-American composer and pianist whose music spans orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire. Her compositions are recognized for their expressive range, rhythmic energy, and melodic richness, reflecting a commitment to communicating directly with audiences through contemporary classical music.
𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐱 and 𝐒𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 are the longtime collaborators behind Alexis & the Sanity, a New Orleans-based musical project shaped by their shared creative partnership. Over more than a decade together, they have developed a distinctive artistic identity that draws on pop songwriting, electronic production, theatrical performance, and unconventional arrangements. Their work embraces contrasts between beauty and darkness, intimacy and spectacle, creating a sound that resists easy categorization.
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New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd,New Orleans,LA,United States
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