Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
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| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | |
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| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupations | Symphony orchestra |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Website | www.lpomusic.com |
| Members | |
| Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto Conductor in Residence Rebecca Miller |
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The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is an American orchestra based in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the only full-time, professional orchestra in the Gulf South.[1] The music director is Carlos Miguel Prieto.
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in September 1991 by musicians from the former New Orleans Symphony.[2] LPO is the only musician-owned and operated professional symphony in the United States.[1]
Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 caused the LPO's musicians to evacuate. Their venue, the Orpheum Theater, flooded.[3] Members of the orchestra began performing at alternate locations in 2006.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra". NewOrleansOnline.com. http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/arts/lpo.html. Retrieved 2006-05-01.
- ^ "Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra". Playbill Arts. http://www.playbillarts.com/events/event_detail/10196.html. Retrieved 2006-05-01.
- ^ Wakin, Daniel J. (2005-09-06). "Many helping hands offered to Louisiana orchestra's players". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/06/arts/music/06orch.html?ei=5070&en=a3f8f4c090f15321&ex=1146628800&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1146510218-tckusMtMp+kV2VFdW+CmhA. Retrieved 2006-05-01.
- ^ "Celebrate Newcomb, Tulane College and Architect's Week". Tulane Hullabaloo. 2006-03-31. http://www.thehullabaloo.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/03/31/442ce4155edcc. Retrieved 2006-05-01.
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