A Tale of God's Will: A Requiem for Katrina
Orpheum Theatre 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will present the world premiere of Terence Blanchard's moving piece titled A Tale of God’s Will: A Requiem for Katrina. Blanchard, a son of New Orleans and lauded jazz trumpeter and composer, wrote the piece in the wake of the devastating hurricane as a response to the communal grief after the flood, memorializing the legendary endurance of New Orleans. 8 pm. $40–$125. lpomusic.com.
