Travel opens up new worlds and creates memories of a lifetime, but in recent times, the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented many of us from getting away as much as we’d like. Luckily, music provides us with the chance to enjoy a mini-getaway without leaving home, and this fall, the Houston Symphony is serving up a … Continued

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting some Hispanic composers that will be featured this Saturday in Fiesta Sinfónica, and others that we have programmed in the past. Take a few moments to learn about their incredible stories and inspiration behind their music. Manuel de Falla (November 1876–1946) was born in Cádiz, Spain—a province in Andalusia—and took piano lessons with Alejandro Odero at the age of 13 … Continued

The Houston Symphony continues its Bank of America POPS Season with a high energy throwback to some of the 20th Century’s best hits with Whole Lotta Shakin’: Swing to Rock, featuring multi-instrumental phenomenon Dave Bennett, who will play not one, not even two, but  three different instruments during the performance! This celebration of all things Swing, Big Band, and Rockabilly actually … Continued

This weekend, we’re excited to be joined by Grammy award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich as soloist and leader. The Artistry of Augustin Hadelich offers an eclectic program featuring the music of Bach, Shostakovich, and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. If you’re unfamiliar with 18th century composer Saint-Georges, here’s five things you should know about him!  French and African heritage. Saint-Georges’ given name was Joseph Bologne, and he was born in the French colony of Guadeloupe to a wealthy planter and the planter’s wife’s African slave. Upon becoming a chevalier … Continued

This weekend, amazing artistry and beloved favorites come together in The Artistry of Augustin Hadelich, featuring pieces by Bach, Shostakovich, and Saint-Georges. Grammy Award-winning Hadelich, “one of the outstanding violinists of his generation,” (New York Times) returns as soloist and leader with the Symphony, last appearing in Houston in January 2020.   Principal Oboe Jonathan Fischer joins Hadelich to open the program with Bach’s marvelous Concerto for Violin … Continued

This weekend the Houston Symphony will play some of Beethoven’s greatest hits in Andrés Conducts Beethoven’s Fifth, as we celebrate the return of Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada to lead the orchestra. The program features Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony, as well as his sparkling “Triple” Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano featuring Concertmaster Yoonshin Song, Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith, and world-renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman. A few weeks ago, we spoke to Principal … Continued