Even though the parades are already rolling, we still have more than a week to go until Fat Tuesday arrives on March 5th.
Are there classical selections to suit the need for Mardi Gras music? Absolutely!
To keep your ears happy, and your toes tapping, here are some upbeat Carnival-themed pieces of classical music:
Antonin Dvorak's "Carnival" Overture
Maurice Andre plays Jean-Baptiste Arban's "Variations on the Carnival of Venice"
And... Al Hirt's "Carnival of Venice"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEc8Uw8buUE
Erik Satie's "Parade"
A unique version of Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBGEf4urGNo
From all of us here at New Orleans Public Radio, have a safe, fun and musical Mardi Gras!