Olivia Cantrell, Author at Houston Symphony

Jonathan Fischer on Bach’s Concerto for Violin and Oboe

September 22, 2021

This weekend, amazing artistry and beloved favorites come together in The Artistry of Augustin Hadelich, featuring pieces by Bach, Shostakovich, and Saint-Georges. Grammy Award-winning Hadelich, “one of the outstanding violinists of his generation,” (New York Times) returns as soloist and leader with the Symphony, last appearing in Houston in January 2020. Principal Oboe Jonathan Fischer joins Hadelich to open the program with Bach’s marvelous Concerto for Violin … Continued

Concertmaster Yoonshin Song on Beethoven’s Triple Concerto

September 15, 2021

This weekend the Houston Symphony will play some of Beethoven’s greatest hits in Andrés Conducts Beethoven’s Fifth, as we celebrate the return of Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada to lead the orchestra. The program features Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony, as well as his sparkling “Triple” Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano featuring Concertmaster Yoonshin Song, Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith, and world-renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman. A few weeks ago, we spoke to Principal … Continued

Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith on Beethoven’s Triple Concerto

September 4, 2021

Later this month, September 17–19, we celebrate Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s return to Houston with Beethoven’s immortal Fifth symphony. This much anticipated concert includes Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano on the program, with soloists Concertmaster Yoonshin Song, Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith, and world-renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman. Below, Brinton shares insight into his concert preparation, collaboration with esteemed soloists, and excitement over working with Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada once again. Houston Symphony: How much does performing a concerto … Continued

Celebrating Classical Music Month

September 1, 2021

September marks the beginning of Classical Music Month, a 30-day celebration of centuries of musical masterpieces by the greatest of the great. To kick off the month, we polled members of the Symphony and staff to curate a unique playlist of our favorite pieces of classical music to share with you. Also, to make this celebration … Continued