This weekend, October 29–31, we will perform Symphonie fantasique—classical music’s wildest ride! This thrilling performance also features Principal Flute Aralee Dorough in Sarasate’s virtuosic Carmen Fantasy. Although this piece was originally written for violin, Aralee shares how she will adapt it for the flute and provides additional Carmen insights! Houston Symphony: Do you have a … Continued
This month the Houston Symphony is delighted to welcome back our friend and frequent collaborator, the esteemed Dame Jane Glover who will lead the orchestra in Mendelssohn’s picturesque Scottish Symphony. Quickly into his first and only trip to Scotland, inspiration struck the composer, which he recounted in a series of letters back home about the … Continued
Travel opens up new worlds and creates memories of a lifetime, but in recent times, the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented many of us from getting away as much as we’d like. Luckily, music provides us with the chance to enjoy a mini-getaway without leaving home, and this fall, the Houston Symphony is serving up a … Continued
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting some Hispanic composers that will be featured this Saturday in Fiesta Sinfónica, and others that we have programmed in the past. Take a few moments to learn about their incredible stories and inspiration behind their music. Manuel de Falla (November 1876–1946) was born in Cádiz, Spain—a province in Andalusia—and took piano lessons with Alejandro Odero at the age of 13 … Continued
The Houston Symphony continues its Bank of America POPS Season with a high energy throwback to some of the 20th Century’s best hits with Whole Lotta Shakin’: Swing to Rock, featuring multi-instrumental phenomenon Dave Bennett, who will play not one, not even two, but three different instruments during the performance! This celebration of all things Swing, Big Band, and Rockabilly actually … Continued
This weekend, we’re excited to be joined by Grammy award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich as soloist and leader. The Artistry of Augustin Hadelich offers an eclectic program featuring the music of Bach, Shostakovich, and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. If you’re unfamiliar with 18th century composer Saint-Georges, here’s five things you should know about him! French and African heritage. Saint-Georges’ given name was Joseph Bologne, and he was born in the French colony of Guadeloupe to a wealthy planter and the planter’s wife’s African slave. Upon becoming a chevalier … Continued
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