New Orleans Friends of Music

10/19/2026

Tonight at 7:30 PM, the Isidore String Quartet officially kicks off our 72nd season! 🎻

A quick reminder: tonight’s performance is dedicated to a very special member of our community—our longtime Friends of Music board member and past President, Jonathan McCall Sr.. We can’t wait to see you there for an incredible night of music!

The ensemble has curated a breathtaking program spanning centuries of chamber music genius:
• Haydn: String Quartet in F minor, Op. 20, No. 5 (The passionate “Sun” quartet)
• Frank Bridge: Three Idylls for String Quartet, H.67 (Lush, British impressionism)
• Beethoven: String Quartet in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2 “Rasumovsky” (A dramatic, middle-period masterpiece)

🎟️ Tickets & Info: Students get in FREE at the door with a valid ID! For single tickets, season packages, and parking information, visit www.friendsofmusic.org.

10/16/2026

In Memoriam: Join us for a very special evening as we dedicate this opening concert to the memory of longtime Friends of Music board member and past President, Jonathan McCall Sr., whom we deeply miss and cherish.

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Tulane University, Dixon Hall

10/15/2026

🎻 Isidore String Quartet Opens Our 72nd Season! 🎉

Join us for a very special evening as we dedicate this opening concert to the memory of longtime Friends of Music board member and past President, Jonathan McCall Sr., whom we deeply miss and cherish.

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Tulane University, Dixon Hall

10/12/2026

The Isidore String Quartet Takes the Dixon Hall Stage! 🎻

Join us on Monday, October 19 at 7:30 PM as New Orleans Friends of Music proudly welcomes the spectacular Isidore String Quartet (Isidore String Quartet) to Tulane University (Tulane University)!

The ensemble has curated a breathtaking program spanning centuries of chamber music genius:
• Haydn: String Quartet in F minor, Op. 20, No. 5 (The passionate “Sun” quartet)
• Frank Bridge: Three Idylls for String Quartet, H.67 (Lush, British impressionism)
• Beethoven: String Quartet in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2 “Rasumovsky” (A dramatic, middle-period masterpiece)�

🎟️ Tickets & Info: Students get in FREE at the door with a valid ID! For single tickets, season packages, and parking information, visit www.friendsofmusic.org.

10/06/2026

Our 72nd season of world-class chamber music is just around the corner! We can’t wait to welcome you back to the concert hall. Don’t forget—subscribers always enjoy the best prices and priority access to the best seats in the house!

2026-27 Season Schedule:

Monday, October 19, 2026
Isidore String Quartet

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Stefan Jackiw, violin, & Kevin Ahfat, piano

Monday, December 7, 2026
Akropolis Reed Quintet

Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Goldmund String Quartet

Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Anderson & Roe Piano Duo

Tuesday, April 20, 2027
OAK Trio

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Special NOLA Chamber Fest Guest Artist Presentation
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Sunday, May 23, 2027
New Marigny Theater, 3 p.m.

Visit friendsofmusic.org to purchase your subscription(s), single tickets, or for more information.

05/18/2026

TODAY from 1pm-3pm! We hope to see you there.

Lucas Meachem is holding a masterclass THIS MONDAY, May 18th from 1pm-3pm at Tulane University Dixon Hall featuring young opera artists from across the region. We’d love to see you there and don’t forget to spread the word!

Also, don’t miss Lucas Meachem, Baritone and Irina Meachem, Piano performance on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:30pm at Tulane University’s Dixon Hall. For more information and/or to purchase tickets visit friendsofmusic.org

05/15/2026

Lucas Meachem is holding a masterclass THIS MONDAY, May 18th from 1pm-3pm at Tulane University Dixon Hall featuring young opera artists from across the region. We’d love to see you there and don’t forget to spread the word!

Also, don’t miss Lucas Meachem, Baritone and Irina Meachem, Piano performance on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:30pm at Tulane University’s Dixon Hall. For more information and/or to purchase tickets visit friendsofmusic.org

05/05/2026

GiveNOLA Day is here! Have you donated already? If so, we appreciate you and thank you so much! For those who haven't donated...there's still time. Take a minute to donate and show support directly to an organization supplying you with the music YOU love!

This GiveNOLA DAY, you can help secure our financial success by donating at https://www.givenola.org/organization/New-Orleans-Friends-Of-Music

With your gift, Friends of Music can meet our GiveNOLA goal of $7,500 and finish our 71st season on a high note.

Thank you for being a true friend of music! And we'd love to see you at our last concert of the season, Tuesday, May 19th featuring Lucas (Baritone) and Irina (Piano) Meachem at Tulane University's Dixon Hall for 7:30pm.

05/04/2026

HAPPY MAY! We hope your May is off to a great start. Do you know what week it is? It’s giving week! THIS TUESDAY is GiveNOLA Day! We’re always grateful to all of the musicians, subscribers, supporters, and volunteers who make each season a great artistic success!

This GiveNOLA DAY, you can help secure our financial success by donating at https://www.givenola.org/organization/New-Orleans-Friends-Of-Music

With your gift, Friends of Music can meet our GiveNOLA goal of $10,000 and finish our 71st season on a high note. Support from individuals like YOU are the backbone of our organization and your contributions directly support the music you love.

Thank you for being a true friend of music! And we’d love to see you at our last concert of the season, Tuesday, May 19th featuring Lucas (Baritone) and Irina (Piano) Meachem at Tulane University’s Dixon Hall for 7:30pm. Visit friendsofmusic.org for more information.

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04/29/2026

Early Giving has begun! We’re always grateful to all of the musicians, subscribers, supporters, and volunteers who make each season a great artistic success!

This GiveNOLA DAY, you can help secure our financial success by donating at https://www.givenola.org/organization/New-Orleans-Friends-Of-Music

With your gift, Friends of Music can meet our GiveNOLA goal of $10,000 and finish our 71st season on a high note. Support from individuals like YOU are the backbone of our organization and your contributions directly support the music you love.

Thank you for being a true friend of music!

The mission of New Orleans Friends of Music is to present chamber music of the highest quality, at an affordable price, performed by internationally- and nationally-recognized musicians; to support and extend the full range of chamber music repertoire through performances...