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About This Concert
Tap into your inner hero and envision yourself on an epic quest as the orchestra performs Bruckner’s sweeping and expansive Symphony No. 4. Drawing inspiration from the romance and adventure of medieval times, Bruckner 4 captivates from the opening horn call to the heart-pounding, brass-filled finale. A momentous weekend is in store as we celebrate two special milestones: the 200th anniversary of Bruckner’s birthday; and the upcoming 85th birthday of our beloved former Music Director, Christoph Eschenbach.
What to Expect:
- A child prodigy-turned-international-superstar, Hilary Hahn is universally recognized as not only one of the greatest violinists of her generation, but of all time (and it won’t be hard to hear why).
- An epic experience
- An immersive musical world capturing the romance and adventure of medieval times
- Celebrate a Houston legend! Our beloved former Music Director Christoph Eschenbach returns to lead these concerts, right before his 85th birthday.
Program
BRUCKNER
Symphony No. 4, Romantic
Sponsored by
Margaret Alkek Williams
Spotlight Series
Dr. Gudrun H. Becker
Sponsor
Visitor Info
Where does the Houston Symphony perform?
Our permanent home is Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, located in the heart of Houston’s thriving Theater District.
Where is Jones Hall Located?
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is located at 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002. View map
Where should I park?
The Theatre District Parking Garage is open 24 hours a day. To get the full list of alternative parking, visit the following link
Does the Symphony perform in other venues?
We also perform regularly at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Miller Outdoor Theatre and The Hobby Center.
What time do doors open for a performance?
Lobby doors open one hour prior to the start of the concert and theatre doors open 30 minutes prior.
Are wheelchair-accessible seats available?
Wheelchair-accessible seats are available at Jones Hall. For assistance, contact the Patron Services Center at 713.224.7575.
Where are restrooms located at Jones Hall?
Restrooms are located throughout Jones Hall, on the courtyard, mezzanine, and balcony levels.
Are there dining options at Jones Hall?
The Encore Café and in-hall bars are open during our performances. Please note that only water is allowed inside the theatre.
What should I wear when attending the Symphony?
We strive for an enjoyable experience with patrons in a variety of attire, from formal to business casual.
Are children allowed at the Symphony?
Children ages six and up are welcome to all our concerts. Children of all ages of welcome at PNC Family Series performances.
What is your late seating policy?
Each performance typically allows for late seating, which is scheduled in intervals. Our ushers will instruct you on when late seating is allowed.
Are there dining options at Jones Hall?
The Encore Café and in-hall bars are open during our performances. Please note that only water is allowed inside the theatre.
How do I exchange tickets?
Click here to contact our Patron Services Center to exchange your tickets for a different concert. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
How do I receive my tickets?
Tickets bought over a week in advance are mailed; others are sent electronically.
What if I've lost my tickets?
No problem! Your ticket is re-printable. Simply call us at 713.224.7575 or come to an available ConocoPhillips Box Office window at the performance.
Parking & Directions
Where does the Houston Symphony perform?
Our permanent home is Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, located in the heart of Houston’s thriving Theater District.
Where is Jones Hall Located?
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is located at 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002. View map
Where should I park?
The Theatre District Parking Garage is open 24 hours a day. To get the full list of alternative parking, visit the following link
Does the Symphony perform in other venues?
We also perform regularly at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Miller Outdoor Theatre and The Hobby Center.
In-Hall Experience
What time do doors open for a performance?
Lobby doors open one hour prior to the start of the concert and theatre doors open 30 minutes prior.
Are wheelchair-accessible seats available?
Wheelchair-accessible seats are available at Jones Hall. For assistance, contact the Patron Services Center at 713.224.7575.
Where are restrooms located at Jones Hall?
Restrooms are located throughout Jones Hall, on the courtyard, mezzanine, and balcony levels.
Are there dining options at Jones Hall?
The Encore Café and in-hall bars are open during our performances. Please note that only water is allowed inside the theatre.
Concert Etiquette
What should I wear when attending the Symphony?
We strive for an enjoyable experience with patrons in a variety of attire, from formal to business casual.
Are children allowed at the Symphony?
Children ages six and up are welcome to all our concerts. Children of all ages of welcome at PNC Family Series performances.
What is your late seating policy?
Each performance typically allows for late seating, which is scheduled in intervals. Our ushers will instruct you on when late seating is allowed.
Are there dining options at Jones Hall?
The Encore Café and in-hall bars are open during our performances. Please note that only water is allowed inside the theatre.
Ticket Exchanges & Policies
How do I exchange tickets?
Click here to contact our Patron Services Center to exchange your tickets for a different concert. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
How do I receive my tickets?
Tickets bought over a week in advance are mailed; others are sent electronically.
What if I've lost my tickets?
No problem! Your ticket is re-printable. Simply call us at 713.224.7575 or come to an available ConocoPhillips Box Office window at the performance.
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This weekend, the Houston Symphony welcomes former Music Director Christoph Eschenbach back to Jones Hall for a special, double birthday celebration. Christoph served as the Houston Symphony’s Music Director from 1988 to 1999, a dynamic tenure that included tours to Europe and Japan as well as numerous recordings, several of which are now regarded as classics. Since then, he has held prestigious posts in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C, Paris, and Berlin and has remained a welcome and frequent guest in Houston. This year marks both Eschenbach’s 85th birthday and the 200thanniversary of the birth of Austrian composer Anton Bruckner, making this combination of conductor and repertoire especially timely. In recent years, Bruckner’s deep, mystical music has featured frequently in Christoph’s Houston programs, including a breathtaking interpretation of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 last season. This year, he also conducts the music of Bruckner in Bamberg, Berlin, and Seville with performances of his First, Third, and Fifth Symphonies respectively. For our concerts, he has chosen Bruckner’s Fourth. Premiered in Vienna in 1881, this popular work draws inspiration from the legendary realm of medieval knights and their adventures. Influenced by the operas of Wagner, Bruckner’s expansive symphonic architecture and innovative chromatic harmonies imbue his works with an epic, mythic quality that continues to entrance listeners, especially when interpreted by such a sympathetic and insightful conductor as Christoph Eschenbach. ©2024 Calvin Dotsey