Fairytales have long enchanted audiences, weaving stories of magic, adventure, and transformation. Yet, many of the tales we know and love today have undergone significant changes over time. The dark, often gruesome stories collected by the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and others, have been softened into the family friendly versions made famous by Disney. … Continued

By Lauren Buchanan The school year is well underway in the Greater Houston area and with it comes the 2024-25 Harry and Cora Sue Mach Student Concert Series. The Houston Symphony’s beloved concert series, curated and led by Associate Conductor Gonzalo Farias, provides low-cost full orchestra concerts for upper elementary and middle school students at … Continued

Motown Records, founded by Berry Gordy on January 12, 1959, is not just a record label; it’s a cultural movement that brought together people from all walks of life through its unique sound and compelling narratives. As we gear up for the Houston Symphony’s concert “The Music of Motown,” let’s take a moment to reflect … Continued

Photo in cover: Dvořák’s 9th Symphony premiered at Carnegie Hall on December 16, 1893   See Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, From the New World on October 4, 5, and 6 in an all-Czech program kicking off the 2024–­­2025 season and the Bohemian Rhapsody Festival. From the New World: The Country That Inspired a Symphony and … Continued

The Houston Symphony’s DeLUXE K!ds In Harmony program has wrapped up its second year, marking another successful year of providing free violin training to elementary school students in Houston’s 5th Ward. In partnership with the Fifth Ward Cultural Art District’s DeLUXE Theater and American Festival of the Arts (AFA), this program—led by the Symphony’s dedicated … Continued