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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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May 22, 2012
I’ma Semi-Finalist in the Ima Hogg Competition: and I’m Coming Home
May 21, 2012
I’ma Semi-Finalist in the Ima Hogg Competiton
May 17, 2012
Julie Thayer, French Horn, Shares Her Thoughts and Photos from Carnegie Hall
May 10, 2012
Houston Symphony Principal Bassoon, Rian Craypo, Discusses Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto
April 23, 2012
Cole Porter’s Great American Songbook April 27, 28, 29, 2012
April 13, 2012
Help Your Houston Symphony Meet the Houston Endowment Challenge!
April 10, 2012
Guest Pianist Jon Kimura Parker speaks about Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
April 9, 2012
Mark Hughes, Principal Trumpet, Speaks About Petrouchka
April 5, 2012
Tribute to John Denver with Jim Curry
March 27, 2012
Hilary Hahn speaks about her upcoming performances with the Houston Symphony
February 22, 2012
The gift of a great concerto
February 8, 2012
Czech-ing out the music of Dvorak + more with guest conductor Jakub Hrusa
January 18, 2012
The final showdown: Kirill vs. "Rach 2"
January 11, 2012
One down, three to go! On deck: Rach 1 & 4