CLASSICALLY UNTRAINED
FEBRUARY 2026, SYMPHONIC AND ART MUSIC CALENDAR FOR NEW ORLEANS
Music from Terence Blanchard's opera plays at the Civic Theatre this month.
Classical music listings for New Orleans. Your ONLY guide to symphonic / classical / opera / art music in the city! This is the only calendar of its kind in the region!
5th
Cinematic Vision
St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church
Musaica Chamber Ensemble continues its 20th Season with 'Cinematic Vision', bringing you works by composers who wrote for the small and big screens.
Neal Todten. Electric Blue Tears: A Resident Concert For An Amplified Ensemble
New Marigny Theatre
The New Orleans-based composer and musician brings new work to an intimate space. READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH NEAL
6th-27th
Voices Reclaimed: Residency at the National Park Service
French Quarter Visitor Center
Celebrating Black classical composers in an interactive experience. Embark on a journey through classical music history with “Voices Reclaimed,” a program dedicated to unveiling hidden gems of the genre. Experience a curated and interactive concert spotlighting overlooked yet remarkable Black composers, their unique musical narratives, and cultural legacies.
22nd
Fire Shut Up in My Bones
The Civic Theatre
In the chamber of his soul, Charles confronts the shadows of his past, embarking on a transformative journey of healing and hope. This suite, from Terence Blanchard’s critically acclaimed opera, features principal artists from the opera and the composer performing his own score.
Song Circles: Kitka & Trendafilka in Concert
New Marigny Theatre
Experience the enchanting harmonies of Kitka & Trendafilka at Circles of Song, an evening of polyphonic songs from Eastern Europe and beyond.
Concert Band
7.30pm @ Roussel Hall, Loyola University
From stirring classics to contemporary favorites, this ensemble showcases the power and versatility of wind instruments in full harmony. More info
26th
LPO: The Enigma Variations
Orpheum Theatre
Be mesmerized by Gold Medalist of the 2024 New Orleans International Piano Competition Zhu Wang’s electrifying performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor and be captivated by the intrigue and sheer beauty of Elgar’s Enigma Variations.
27th
Louisiana Baroque Chamber Orchestra : Venetian Baroque Concert
New Marigny Theatre
The orchestra presents The Sound of Baroque Venice (Albinoni, Vivaldi, Strozzi, Gabrieli) and The Old and the New in Venetian Sound (Galuppi, Marcello) as it seeks to revive and celebrate Baroque music through authentic, historically-informed performances.
5th
Cinematic Vision
St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church
Musaica Chamber Ensemble continues its 20th Season with 'Cinematic Vision', bringing you works by composers who wrote for the small and big screens.
Neal Todten. Electric Blue Tears: A Resident Concert For An Amplified Ensemble
New Marigny Theatre
The New Orleans-based composer and musician brings new work to an intimate space. READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH NEAL
6th-27th
Voices Reclaimed: Residency at the National Park Service
French Quarter Visitor Center
Celebrating Black classical composers in an interactive experience. Embark on a journey through classical music history with “Voices Reclaimed,” a program dedicated to unveiling hidden gems of the genre. Experience a curated and interactive concert spotlighting overlooked yet remarkable Black composers, their unique musical narratives, and cultural legacies.
22nd
Fire Shut Up in My Bones
The Civic Theatre
In the chamber of his soul, Charles confronts the shadows of his past, embarking on a transformative journey of healing and hope. This suite, from Terence Blanchard’s critically acclaimed opera, features principal artists from the opera and the composer performing his own score.
Song Circles: Kitka & Trendafilka in Concert
New Marigny Theatre
Experience the enchanting harmonies of Kitka & Trendafilka at Circles of Song, an evening of polyphonic songs from Eastern Europe and beyond.
Concert Band
7.30pm @ Roussel Hall, Loyola University
From stirring classics to contemporary favorites, this ensemble showcases the power and versatility of wind instruments in full harmony. More info
26th
LPO: The Enigma Variations
Orpheum Theatre
Be mesmerized by Gold Medalist of the 2024 New Orleans International Piano Competition Zhu Wang’s electrifying performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor and be captivated by the intrigue and sheer beauty of Elgar’s Enigma Variations.
27th
Louisiana Baroque Chamber Orchestra : Venetian Baroque Concert
New Marigny Theatre
The orchestra presents The Sound of Baroque Venice (Albinoni, Vivaldi, Strozzi, Gabrieli) and The Old and the New in Venetian Sound (Galuppi, Marcello) as it seeks to revive and celebrate Baroque music through authentic, historically-informed performances.