This weekend, the Houston Symphony will perform Canadian composer and conductor Samy Moussa’s Nocturne. Read on to learn more about Samy’s musical style and inspiration behind this dark and atmospheric work. Composer and conductor Samy Moussa Houston Symphony: Does your background in conducting impact your compositional style? If so, how? Samy Moussa: I am often … Continued
On October 30, the Houston Symphony participated in the Magnolia Park Día de Los Muertos Festival for the first time. This annual celebration occurred in the historic Latino neighborhood of Magnolia Park. We spoke with some key participants about their experience and involvement with the festival. Rovion Reed, Houston Symphony Associate Director of Education & … Continued
As we continue our annual Subscriber Month appreciation, a time that allows us to say thank you to our most loyal supporters, we recently spotlighted two long-time Houston Symphony patrons who have made a home at Jones Hall. This week we were delighted to speak to two new patrons who are equally at home among … Continued
With magnetic charisma, expressive scat singing, and incredible trumpet skills, Louis Armstrong changed music forever. This weekend, the Houston Symphony pays tribute to the icon with Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Songbook, featuring acclaimed vocalist and trumpeter, Byron Stripling. Widely recognized as the founding father of Jazz, Satchmo’s influence as an artist, musician and cultural … Continued
Each November, the Houston Symphony takes time to reflect on all the wonderful support supplied by our Subscriber Family in the form of our annual Subscriber Appreciation Month. Without your loyalty and love for the Symphony, our work would not be possible. We take this month to focus our love for you! As a gesture … Continued
This weekend, October 29–31, renowned conductor Jader Bignamini leads the Houston Symphony in Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. The last movement, “Dream of the Witches’ Sabbath”, features offstage bells custom-made for the Symphony. Principal Percussion Brian Del Signore gives a demonstration of these bells, funded by the Beauchamp Foundation. Houston Symphony: Can you tell us the history … Continued
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