Crescent City Chamber Music Festival Free Public Concert Concert No. 2

Free classical music concert featuring JP Jofre, Bandoneonist and Composer, and members of the Manhattan Chamber Players Crescent City Chamber Music Festival Free Public Concert Concert No. 2 - JP Jofre, Bandoneonist and Composer, with members of the Manhattan Chamber Players Recital Hall, UNO Performing Arts Center Friday, October 16, 2026 Doors: 6 PM Pre-Concert Talk and Q&A: 6:30 PM Concert: 7 PM In a world filled with constant distractions, this year’s Crescent City Chamber Music Festival promises to provide relief and renewed inspiration with seven free public concerts, Oct. 15–26 in New Orleans that embrace the theme, “Music That Cuts Through the Noise.” Audiences are invited to experience the beauty and authenticity of live chamber music performed by celebrated artists from across the world, performing alongside members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. By popular demand, bandoneonist and composer JP Jofre makes his return to CCCMF! JP’s mastery of the bandoneon (a fascinating instrument known widely as the soul of Argentinian tango), and his own unique compositional voice combine forces with members of Ensemble-in-Residence the Manhattan Chamber Players and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra for an intimate evening of exciting, virtuosic collaboration. Join us in the intimate and excellent acoustic of the Recital Hall at UNO’s Performing Arts Center for this unmissable event! CCCMF Founding Artistic Director Luke Fleming leads an informal discussion and Q&A with JP at 6:30 PM. Come and meet this incredible artist! This is a free concert and no tickets are required. Go here for more information: https://crescentcitychambermusicfestival.com/2026-free-public-concert-2/