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.
Winter Concert
7pm @ Ree Alario Special Needs Center
The Jefferson Community Band invites you to a free, family-friendly winter concert. From the adventures of Guardians of the Galaxy to the magic of Up and Toy Story.
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.
27th-28th
Newcomb Dance Company: An Evening of Dance
Dixon Concert Hall
New choreography featuring Tulane's premiere dance company.
March 1st
Peter Collins Guest Piano Recital
3pm @ Loyola University Nunemaker Auditorium (Monroe Hall)
Local guest pianist Peter Collins performs the next recital in his ongoing series of the music of the First Viennese School.
March 3rd
Faculty Recital: Qifan Wu on Piano
7.30pm @ Roussel Hall, Loyola University
In completing the cycle of his piano trilogy, Loyola Piano Faculty Qifan Wu invites audiences on a deeply moving musical journey that celebrates the resilience, love, and hope woven into the human experience. More info
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.
Winter Concert
7pm @ Ree Alario Special Needs Center
The Jefferson Community Band invites you to a free, family-friendly winter concert. From the adventures of Guardians of the Galaxy to the magic of Up and Toy Story.
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.
27th-28th
Newcomb Dance Company: An Evening of Dance
Dixon Concert Hall
New choreography featuring Tulane's premiere dance company.
March 1st
Peter Collins Guest Piano Recital
3pm @ Loyola University Nunemaker Auditorium (Monroe Hall)
Local guest pianist Peter Collins performs the next recital in his ongoing series of the music of the First Viennese School.
March 3rd
Faculty Recital: Qifan Wu on Piano
7.30pm @ Roussel Hall, Loyola University
In completing the cycle of his piano trilogy, Loyola Piano Faculty Qifan Wu invites audiences on a deeply moving musical journey that celebrates the resilience, love, and hope woven into the human experience. More info