In the holiday realm filled with wonder and excitement, one film brings audiences of all ages through the doors of Halloween Town and Christmas Town. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, is an American stop-motion film that blends two holidays into an adventure of a lifetime filled … Continued
Welcome to “Meet the Musician,” a behind-the-scenes blog series getting to know the Houston Symphony’s exceptional musicians. In this series, we take you up close and personal with the artists who sit on stage at Jones Hall every weekend. Read on to learn more about the inspirations, challenges, and musical passions that drive these remarkable … Continued
Welcome to “Meet the Musician,” a behind-the-scenes blog series getting to know the Houston Symphony’s exceptional musicians. In this series, we take you up close and personal with the artists who sit on stage at Jones Hall every weekend. Read on to learn more about the inspirations, challenges, and musical passions that drive these remarkable … Continued
Welcome to “Meet the Musician,” a behind-the-scenes blog series getting to know the Houston Symphony’s exceptional musicians. In this series, we take you up close and personal with the artists who sit on stage at Jones Hall every weekend. Read on to learn more about the inspirations, challenges, and musical passions that drive these remarkable … Continued
Step into the wonderful country of Colombia as the Houston Symphony performs Disney’s Encanto™ Live to Film in Concert! With music from composer Germaine Franco and Lin-Manuel Miranda, you’ll dance and groove to the music of cumbia and bambuco! As you experience the blockbuster hit live at Jones Hall, we encourage you to keep an … Continued
Take an enchanted journey through the City of Seven Hills by joining the Houston Symphony and guest conductor Fabien Gabel on May 2, 4 & 5. These concerts will feature the first two installments of Ottorino Respighi’s beloved Roman Triptych, Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome, plus the dazzling virtuosity of pianist Alexandra Dariescu, … Continued
Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) stands as one of the most influential and innovative composers of the late Romantic Era. Born in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), he demonstrated exceptional musical talent from a young age. He received formal training in Vienna and quickly established himself as a gifted conductor, serving in prestigious positions, including … Continued
“Ladies and gentlemen, here are four of the nicest young kids we’ve ever had on our stage. The Beatles!”—Ed Sullivan, February 1964 The Fab Four from Liverpool then step into a frame on one of the biggest stages in 1964. Playfully strumming to the tune of “She Loves You,” audiences everywhere tune into see the … Continued
Join the Houston Symphony and Artistic Partner Itzhak Perlman on February 8, 10 & 11 to experience the majestic triumph of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. In May of 1888, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote to his friend and patron, Nadezhda von Meck, “I must work harder in the future; I want so much to show not … Continued
As the transcendent beauty of Brahms’s Requiem comes to the Jones Hall stage, it’s important to note that this requiem is unlike any other you might know. From musical notation to orchestration, the Brahms’s brings the connection to humanity to the forefront of the profound masterwork. Brahms’s Requiem (Ein deutsches Requiem): German Language and Sacred … Continued
Join the Houston Symphony and Music Director Juraj Valčuha for the conclusion of the Tragedy and Triumph Festival on March 22, 23 & 24, and experience the power of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica. Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony has captivated and astounded audiences since its premiere over two centuries ago. For possibly the first time, a … Continued
Tōru Takemitsu, a self-taught composer, stands as a remarkable figure in the musical landscape, seamlessly weaving together diverse influences to create a sound uniquely his own. While his early lessons with Japanese composer Yasuji Kiyose focused more on art and aesthetics than composition, Takemitsu’s post-World War II exploration of Japanese music and involvement in the “New … Continued
Tell us a little about yourself: Growing up in a house filled with art, music, and wonderful people really set me up for a career in the arts. I hold a BFA in Arts Management from Emerson College and have worked as a lighting specialist for most of my career, but I have a very … Continued
Music is one of the most transcendent art forms that can take us back in time and evoke emotions we have never experienced. The fusion of music and history has unraveled mysteries worth exploring. The story behind Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11, The Year 1905, is a fascinating example of how music can reflect a society’s … Continued
We all know Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker– it’s as much a part of the holidays as hot cocoa and snow (well, maybe not in Texas). But what happens when this classical piece gets a jazzy makeover? Enter Duke Ellington and his unique take on the beloved ballet. In 1960, Ellington and his collaborator Billy Strayhorn reimagined … Continued
You may know the Houston Symphony for its remarkable performances in Jones Hall, but the Symphony is also committed to enriching lives through music beyond the confines of a performance hall. The Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement initiatives are designed to reach the diverse communities of Houston through a robust array of programs. Last … Continued
Welcome to “Meet the Musician,” a behind-the-scenes blog series getting to know the Houston Symphony’s exceptional musicians. In this series, we take you up close and personal with the artists who sit on stage at Jones Hall every weekend. Read on to learn more about the inspirations, challenges, and musical passions that drive these remarkable … Continued
If you have ever watched part of a movie on mute, you know that without music, scary scenes aren’t as scary, and happy endings aren’t as happy. A live orchestra can take the emotional impact of a film to a whole new level, making suspenseful scenes terrifying, sad moments heartbreaking, and our protagonists’ victories truly … Continued
Welcome to “Meet the Musician,” a behind-the-scenes blog series getting to know the Houston Symphony’s exceptional musicians. In this series, we take you up close and personal with the artists who sit on stage at Jones Hall every weekend. Read on to learn more about the inspirations, challenges, and musical passions that drive these remarkable … Continued
Welcome to “Meet the Musician,” a behind-the-scenes blog series getting to know the Houston Symphony’s exceptional musicians. In this series, we take you up close and personal with the artists who sit on stage at Jones Hall every weekend. Read on to learn more about the inspirations, challenges, and musical passions that drive these remarkable … Continued