New Orleans and its great reception

The CND was invited to the Cabildo

Our international tour began with a great success in Detroit, thanks to the performance of our piece Carmen, by Johan Inger. Once finished, we continued our route to New Orleans, Louisiana, where CND was honored with several important awards.

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Photography: Alba Muriel

Together with our director, Joaquín De Luz, we were invited to the Cabildo where we received the key to the city, in a ceremony offered by its Governor and Mayor, which brought together the most important political and cultural authorities of the city. Likewise, the Consulate, by the hand of the honorary consul, Maria Page, presented us with the Proclamation of Institution of Incomparable Excellence.

We feel very honored by such an important recognition from a wonderful city, with so many Spanish roots, and moved by the affection with which the citizens of New Orleans have received both the CND and our director Joaquín De Luz, who lived and developed his brilliant artistic career in the United States for more than 20 years.

Photography: Alba Muriel
Photography: Alba Muriel
Photography: Alba Muriel
Photography: Alba Muriel

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