On March 8, 9 and 10, the Houston Symphony presents a delectable all-French program featuring mezzo-soprano Susan Graham singing one of her signature pieces: Berlioz’ Les nuits d’été. In this post, discover how Berlioz’ turbulent personal life may have influenced this gorgeous, Romantic song cycle. Get tickets and more information here. After years of stalking his celebrity … Continued
On March 8, 9 and 10, the Houston Symphony presents a delectable all-French program featuring mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and Debussy’s La mer. Berlioz’ spirited Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict opens the concerts. In this post, discover how Shakespeare inspired Berlioz’ final operatic masterpiece. Get tickets and more information here. The Gospel saying that “No prophet … Continued
“Good! A beautiful setting,” Jimmy said over the applause as the pianist and vocalist finished the first reading of a new song by Erin Graham, a student at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. “There is one thing I’m thinking about: it’s so well written for the piano that I’m wondering how you’re going to … Continued
On February 28 and March 2 and 3, the Houston Symphony welcomes former music director Christoph Eschenbach back to Jones Hall to conduct Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony. In this post, discover the “Romantic” tale hidden in its music. Get tickets and more information about the concerts here. In February 1881, the Vienna Philharmonic began rehearsing a symphony … Continued
On February 28 and March 2 and 3, the Houston Symphony welcomes violinist Jennifer Koh back to Jones Hall to play Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Violin Concerto. In this post, discover what makes this work a contemporary masterpiece. Get tickets and more information about the concerts here. (Header photo: Minna Hatinen / Finnish National Opera and Ballet) Carrying on in … Continued
January 17 is Get to Know Your Patrons Day, so to celebrate, we decided to get to know one of the Houston Symphony’s biggest fans a little better. In this post, meet longtime Classical Series subscriber George C. John. Thank you to all of our loyal patrons and donors. Your support makes everything we do … Continued