LABCO Fundraising Event
01/18/2026
Hot Chocolate At The Court Of King Louis XIV – A Fundraiser event for LABCO & the New Marigny Theatre Artist In Residency Program
January 18, 2026 3:00pm–6:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of delightful decadence and fun! Dress to impress and join us along with The Merry Antoinettes for food, music & more! We will have raffle items and other surprises available.
LABCO seeks to revive and celebrate Baroque music through authentic, historically-informed performances. The project aims to develop a vibrant Baroque chamber orchestra engaging diverse musicians of various ages and backgrounds. We prioritize musical excellence, community involvement, an d education, creating an accessible platform for learning and appreciation of Baroque music with expressive interpretation and period-informed style
LABCO
Concert Season 2026
New Marigny Theatre
(3:30 Doors, 4PM concert)
January 25, 2026 3:00pm–5:10pm
LABCO, Louisiana Baroque Chamber Orchestra
(2025-2026- NMT Residency Artists) NMT is pleased to support and present this new musical project in their first season.
Premiere Concert
PROGRAM
Master pieces from the Courts of Baroque Europe
H. Purcell
Prelude and Hornpipe,
“Sweeter than roses” for soprano and orchestra from “The Fary Queen” Z. 629
J. P. Rameau
“Danse du Grand Calumet de la Paix” – Rondeau, from “Les Indes galantes” RCT 44
J. B. Lully
“Chaconne des Scaramouches” from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme LWV 43
G. F. Haendel
Passacaglia, from Suite n 7 HWV 432
“Oh! Had I Jubal’s Lyre” , from “Joshua” HWV 64 for soprano and orchestra
J. S. Bach
Die Kunst de Fuge BWV 1080, Contrapunctus I
G.P. Telemann
Concert for flute and bassoon soloists, strings and continuo TWV 52:F1
F. Durante
Concerto N 4 in E minor
A. Vivaldi
Concerto in D minor RV 127
Concerto “Alla rustica” RV 151
B. Marcello
Concerto in C minor for oboe soloist, strings and continuo
Conductor: Riccardo Leónida
Oboe soloist: Shelton Sugar
Flute soloist: Dennette Derbiszova McDermott
Basson soloist: Douglas Bakenhus
Soprano Soloist: Jessica Frances Clayton
Pricing:
Premium Seating $30. ($26. for students under 18, veterans & 65+)
General Seating $26 ($22. for students under 18, veterans & 65+)
LABCO Season Pass (four shows) $100.
Labco Patron Pass (four shows plus spring reception event $150)