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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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January 16, 2018
A Tale of Love & War: Britten’s Violin Concerto
January 11, 2018
A Battle with Fate: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4
January 9, 2018
Backstage Pass with Nancy Goodearl, horn
January 4, 2018
Modern Times: Bartók’s Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta
January 1, 2018
Leonard Bernstein at 100: The Houston Symphony Celebrates
December 28, 2017
Musical Love Triangle: Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1
December 21, 2017
Happy Holidays from the Houston Symphony!
December 20, 2017
Backstage Pass: Jonathan Fischer, oboe
December 15, 2017
15 Pieces of Classical Music for Christmas
December 13, 2017
Houston Symphony Holiday Gift Guide 2017
November 28, 2017
Grammy Nomination for Wozzeck
November 23, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving from the Houston Symphony!
November 22, 2017
20 Questions with Megan Hilty
November 20, 2017
Fiddler on the Roof? A Guide to Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1