Name: The LPO Presents: French Fables & Fantasies
Start: 2026-03-06T18:00:00-06:00
Location: New Marigny Theatre at Church Of Arts & Sciences

The LPO Presents: French Fables & Fantasies

Prepare to join the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra for a magical evening of orchestral chamber music under the baton of 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢 at the 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞.
📅 Friday, March 6, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 New Marigny Theatre, 2301 Marais Street, New Orleans, LA
The evening opens with 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞́’𝐬 𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑒𝑡 𝐵𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠, an effervescent overture that captures the elegance and intrigue of French salon music. Its refined charm sets the tone for a journey through whimsical musical storytelling.
Next, audiences will delight in 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜’𝐬 𝐿’𝐻𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑒 𝐵𝑎𝑏𝑎𝑟, 𝑙𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑡 𝑒́𝑙𝑒́𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑡, a playful orchestral tale inspired by the beloved children’s books. Rich in character and wit, this work invites listeners of all ages into Poulenc’s imaginative sound world.
The program continues with 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥’𝐬 𝑃𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑢𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑑𝑒́𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑒, a work of timeless beauty; its shimmering harmonies evoke both nostalgia and grace.
A highlight of the evening is 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑒 by 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, a compelling piece by the Grammy-nominated composer and New Orleans native whose music bridges contemporary innovation with a deep sense of place.
The performance concludes with 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥’𝐬 𝑆𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑃𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑀𝑎 𝑀𝑒̀𝑟𝑒 𝑙’𝑂𝑦𝑒 (“𝑀𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝐺𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒”), a suite of vivid, fairy-tale inspired movements that bring the evening to a spirited and imaginative close.
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞́(1845–1924) was a central figure in French music whose refined harmonic language and lyricism bridged late Romanticism and early modernism. His 𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑒𝑡 𝐵𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠 exudes wit and elegance, reflecting his mastery of tone color and form, and remains a beloved staple of French orchestral literature.
𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜(1899–1963) was a member of the famed French group Les Six, known for music that blends wit, clarity, and heartfelt expression. 𝐿’𝐻𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑒 𝐵𝑎𝑏𝑎𝑟 showcases Poulenc’s gift for orchestral color and narrative charm, drawing inspiration from childhood literature to create a work both whimsical and sophisticated.
𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 (1875–1937) stands among France’s most celebrated composers, a master of orchestral texture and evocative melody. From the pavane’s stately grace in 𝑃𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑢𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑑𝑒́𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑒 to the imaginative scenes of 𝑀𝑎 𝑀𝑒̀𝑟𝑒 𝑙’𝑂𝑦𝑒, Ravel’s music captures timeless beauty and poetic resonance.
𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 (b. 1990s) is a Grammy-nominated composer, conductor, and cellist who grew up in New Orleans and Atlanta and is deeply rooted in the cultural and musical traditions of his home region. His works have been featured in film, television, and concert halls, including recent premieres with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑒 exemplifies Parson’s vibrant voice, blending emotional depth with contemporary compositional imagination.