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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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February 15, 2019
Eight-Legged Ballet: Roussel’s Suite from The Spider’s Feast
February 15, 2019
Summer Nights: Berlioz’ Les nuits d’été
February 15, 2019
Much Ado about Shakespeare: Berlioz’ Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict
January 24, 2019
From Homeless to Household Name: Ella Fitzgerald’s Big Break
January 24, 2019
Resilient Sounds: Celebrating Houston’s Refugee Communities
January 17, 2019
A Knight’s Tale: Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, Romantic
January 17, 2019
A Contemporary Classic: Salonen’s Violin Concerto
January 17, 2019
Patron Feature: George C. John
January 1, 2019
Now Announcing! Schumann Festival Event Line-up
December 27, 2018
A “Hollywood Concerto”: Korngold’s Violin Concerto
December 27, 2018
Dance of Death or Delight? Ravel’s La valse
December 27, 2018
Let Heaven and Nature Sing: Ives’ Symphony No. 4, Part II
December 21, 2018
A Kaleidoscope of America: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
December 21, 2018
Before and After Classical: Timo Andres’ Paraphrase on Themes of Brian Eno
