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Exploring the History of a Nation through Adams Conducts Adams & Appalachian Spring
April 8, 2026
“Must the devil have all the good tunes?” by John Adams A line loosely attributed to German priest & hymnwriter Martin Luther, about the wish for more exciting songs to be made about Christianity, became the inspiration for John Adams’ titular piece, but paired with Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, it also reveals a larger relationship … Continued
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The Sound of Psycho
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Backstage Pass: What’s in My Case? with MuChen Hsieh
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Houston Symphony Lights Up with the Bright Lights of Broadway
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Finally Back Home with Timpani
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The Art of Inspiration
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158 Candles for Claude
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Vinyl Memories: Brian Del Signore, Principal Percussion
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“Four Seasons,” Four Soloists: Live from Jones Hall Q&A
