This week on Inside the Arts, Christmas Dances ring in the Holiday season for the Marigny Opera Ballet. We travel to Brazil as the contemporary ballet company returns Diogo de Lima's, Aguas de Dezembro, to the stage. Plus, there's a dance exploration of the shape note in the premiere of Sacred Harp. Artistic director Dave Hurlbert joins us with award winning choreographer Kellis McSparrin Oldenberg.
Then, Superdome: Blessed and Cursed, a new episode of ESPN's audio documentary podcast series, 30 For 30, tells the story of New Orleans through the lens of the sports stadium. WWNO's award-winning radio producer Eve Abrams joins us with a cultural conversation from the world of sports.
And, the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans presents Handel's Messiah. Members of the LPO, the UNO Chorale and Chalmette Voices Chorale join in performances of the Baroque composer's masterpiece. Symphony Chorus music director Steven Edwards stops by for a chat.
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