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Rachmaninoff Festival

October 2–11

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His name is synonymous with staggering virtuosity. More than a century after they were written, the works of Sergei Rachmaninoff continue to captivate audiences around the world. Beloved for their emotional depth, breathtaking virtuosity, and unforgettable melodies, his compositions remain among the most celebrated in the classical repertoire.

This October, the Houston Symphony invites you to explore the music of this legendary composer during a special two-weekend Rachmaninoff Festival at Jones Hall. Across six performances on October 2–4 and October 9–11, experience a journey through some of his most iconic and powerful works, performed by extraordinary guest artists and the musicians of the Houston Symphony.

Join us for a two-week celebration of Sergei Rachmaninoff, spanning symphonies, choral works, and the iconic Piano Concerto No. 3.

Concerts

<em>Rachmaninoff Festival:</em> Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

Rachmaninoff Festival: Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

Friday, Oct. 2 – Sunday, Oct. 4

7:30 PM

Program

RACHMANINOFF
Isle of the Dead
RACHMANINOFF
Spring
RACHMANINOFF
Symphony No. 2

Rachmaninoff Festival: Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

Weekend One: October 2–4

Program

RACHMANINOFF
Isle of the Dead
RACHMANINOFF
Spring
RACHMANINOFF
Symphony No. 2

Tickets

Friday, Oct. 2

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

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Saturday, Oct. 3

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

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Sunday, Oct. 4

2:00 P.M. at Jones Hall

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Can't make it to the hall? Watch the livestream.

Saturday, Oct. 3

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

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Rachmaninoff Festival: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3

Weekend Two: October 9–11

Program

RACHMANINOFF
Piano Concerto No. 3
RACHMANINOFF
Symphony No. 3

Tickets

Friday, Oct. 9

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

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Saturday, Oct. 10

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

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Sunday, Oct. 11

2:00 P.M. at Jones Hall

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Can't make it to the hall? Watch the livestream.

Saturday, Oct. 10

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

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<em>Rachmaninoff Festival:</em> Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3

Rachmaninoff Festival: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3

Friday, Oct. 9 – Sunday, Oct. 11

7:30 PM

Program

RACHMANINOFF
Piano Concerto No. 3
RACHMANINOFF
Symphony No. 3

About Sergei Rachmaninoff

Born in Russia in 1873, Sergei Rachmaninoff was one of the last great composers of the Romantic era. A celebrated pianist, conductor, and composer, he became renowned for music of extraordinary emotional power and technical brilliance.

Following the Russian Revolution, Rachmaninoff left his homeland and eventually settled in the United States, where he continued performing and composing while building an international reputation as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. Today, works such as his Piano Concertos, Symphonic Dances, and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini remain staples of the concert stage and enduring favorites among audiences worldwide.

More than 80 years after his death, Rachmaninoff's music continues to inspire listeners with its beauty, drama, and unmistakable voice.