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At the Houston Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. Whether in person at Jones Hall or via livestream, you can always find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony.

Relive Live from Jones Hall

Experience again unforgettable performances from last season with our newly released livestream concert videos. From breathtaking symphonies to inspiring solo performances, each program has been beautifully captured so you can enjoy the artistry whenever you choose.

Stay tuned throughout the summer for our Season Encore as we unveil a new livestreamed concert video each month.
LATEST RELEASE – 08/26

Scriabin’s Le Poème de l’Extase

As part of our Season Encore, we’re bringing back a breathtaking performance of Scriabin’s Le Poème de l’Extase, conducted by Music Director Juraj Valčuha. Mystical, exhilarating, and bursting with orchestral color, this unforgettable work builds from moments of mystery to a powerful, ecstatic finale. Recorded live at Jones Hall on February 21, 2026, this special release is your chance to experience the performance again—or discover it for the first time.

Previous RELEASE – 07/26

Andy Akiho's Timpani Concerto

As part of our Season Encore, we are pleased to bring back one of last season's most memorable performances with the livestream video release of the world premiere of Andy Akiho's Timpani Concerto. This wonderful concerto blends the talent of composer Andy Akiho and Houston Symphony principal timpanist Leonardo Soto. If you attended the performance in-person, get ready to relive the experience. If you are experiencing Andy Akiho's Timpani Concerto for the first time, this special release offers another opportunity to celebrate the artistry of our musicians.

Instruments of the Houston Symphony

Instruments of the Houston Symphony: Horn with Ian Mayton

Instruments of the Houston Symphony: Flute with Matthew Roitstein

Instruments of the Houston Symphony: Clarinet with Mark Nuccio

Musician Spotlight

Mark Nuccio, principal clarinet, on Copland's Clarinet Concerto

Music for the Times with Robin Kesselman, principal double bass

Instruments of the Houston Symphony: Bassoon by Rian Craypo

Yoonshin Song, Concertmaster

Trumpet by John Parker

Love at First Sight with Leonardo Soto

The Double Bass with Robin Kesselman

A Percussionist’s Tour with Matthew Strauss

Live the Musical Life

Musical Life: Judy Dines, flute

Musical Life: Joan DerHovsepian, principal viola

Musical Life: Jonathan Fischer, principal oboe

Musical Life: MuChen Hsieh, principal second violin

Musical Life: Mark Hughes

Upcoming Livestreams

Uniquely Designed Every Month.

Uniquely Designed Every Month.

Get the Houston Symphony’s official Magazine and Theater Program delivered to your mailbox each month! With each issue, you can look forward to fascinating program notes for the concerts being presented that month, guest artist profiles, interviews with Houston Symphony musicians, exclusive feature stories, behind-the-scenes content, and more.