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On January 11th and 12th, the Houston Symphony reunites once again with former music director, Christoph Eschenbach in celebration of his 85th birthday and Bruckner’s 200th anniversary birthday. Though they were born more than a century apart, Eschenbach shares a connection with Bruckner as if they were close friends. It has been recorded that Bruckner … Continued

On December 7 & 8, the Houston Symphony presents A Viennese Waltz Christmas featuring pieces from the Strauss Family: Johann Strauss, Johann Strauss Jr., and Josef Strauss. Discover the relationship between the Strauss’s and a highlight of one of the most well-known operettas in classical history. Johann Strauss Johann Strauss Jr. Josef Strauss

By Lauren Buchanan The school year is well underway in the Greater Houston area and with it comes the 2024-25 Harry and Cora Sue Mach Student Concert Series. The Houston Symphony’s beloved concert series, curated and led by Associate Conductor Gonzalo Farias, provides low-cost full orchestra concerts for upper elementary and middle school students at … Continued

The Curse of the Ninth: Classical Music’s Horror Story “The curse of the ninth” is an eerie superstition that has haunted composers for over a century. It warns that the grim reaper might just come knocking once a composer pens their ninth symphony. So, in the spirit of Halloween, let’s dive into the mystery behind … Continued

Don Quixote is a Spanish novel written by Miguel de Cervantes. Originally published in two parts—Part 1 in 1605 and Part 2 in 1651—it is considered the first modern novel and is one of the most translated books in the world. The story centers around a middle-aged Spanish nobleman named Alonso Quixano. Inspired by the … Continued