Supporting the Musical Arts for Over 40 Years
For over 40 years, MASNO has proudly supported New Orleans’s vibrant musical arts by providing opportunities to hear some of the world’s best musicians, developing enthusiastic audiences, nurturing talent, and championing music education.
Home of the New Orleans International Piano Competition
The most gifted and communicative musicians compete to further their careers and offer an opportunity to discover the world’s finest pianistic talents.
The New Orleans Piano Institute
An award-winning intensive solo performance program for advanced and intermediate young pianists.
Upcoming Events
- November 21, 2024 6:00 pm
- Home of Daniel and Victoria Zangara - 4311 Coliseum St. New Orleans, LA
- November 3, 2024 3:00 pm
- Beauregard-Keyes Historic House and Gardens, 1113 Chartres Street, New Orleans
- September 19, 2024 7:00 pm
- Angelle Hall, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
- January 23, 2025 7:30 pm
- River Center Theater, Baton Rouge, LA
About MASNO
Since its beginning, MASNO has provided both artists and students an opportunity to perform for appreciative audiences and has assisted students in developing skills necessary to build artistic discipline within a comfortable and supportive environment. MASNO has continued to present performances by emerging as well as established artists and to encourage the community to embrace the arts, particularly classical music.
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The New Orleans
International Piano Competition
The most gifted and communicative musicians compete to further their careers and offer an opportunity to discover the world’s finest pianistic talents.
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The New Orleans
Piano Institute
An award-winning intensive solo performance program for advanced and intermediate college, high school, and junior high school pianists, NOPI includes private lessons, master classes, lectures and discussions, competition opportunities, and a Showcase Recital.
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