January 13–15 marks the first weekend of the Houston Symphony’s Riots & Scandals Festival, featuring works that scandalized the artistic establishments of their day paired with Yefim Bronfman’s interpretation of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Read on to discover this passionate, virtuoso cornerstone of the piano repertoire. All Voices at Once After a busy season … Continued
This January, the Houston Symphony presents its Riots & Scandals Festival, a two-week festival highlighting works that scandalized the artistic establishments of their day. The program on January 20, 21 & 22 features Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, played by the sensational Khatia Buniatishvili. Read on to discover one of … Continued
Have you ever seen a movie where the “small town” musician gets their big break when a famous rock star notices them at a dive bar? That’s exactly what happened to Michael Cavanaugh! We caught up with piano-and-vocal talent Michael Cavanaugh ahead of his performance with the Symphony January 6, 7 & 8. Read below to … Continued
When our musicians are not on the Jones Hall stage playing for the Houston community, they are making memories with their family and friends. Here’s how some Houston Symphony orchestra and chorus members spend their holidays. Brinton Averil Smith Principal Cello Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair
Nothing says “holiday” like the Houston Symphony tradition of Very Merry Pops! This year, on December 15, 17, and 18, Broadway star N’Kenge joins the Symphony, Chorus, and creator of Very Merry Pops and former Houston Symphony Principal POPS conductor Michael Krajewski. We caught up with Conductor Krajewski to give you a sneak peek inside this … Continued
ABOVE: Community-Embedded Musician, Dave Connor, instructs DeLUXE K!ds students This past September, the Houston Symphony, in partnership with the 5th Ward Cultural Arts District’s DeLUXE Theater and the American Festival of the Arts (AFA), launched DeLUXE K!ds In Harmony, a community-based music education program that provides exceptional violin training and social development to elementary students … Continued
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