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Motown Records, founded by Berry Gordy on January 12, 1959, is not just a record label; it’s a cultural movement that brought together people from all walks of life through its unique sound and compelling narratives. As we gear up for the Houston Symphony’s concert “The Music of Motown,” let’s take a moment to reflect … Continued

Photo in cover: Dvořák’s 9th Symphony premiered at Carnegie Hall on December 16, 1893   See Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, From the New World on October 4, 5, and 6 in an all-Czech program kicking off the 2024–­­2025 season and the Bohemian Rhapsody Festival. From the New World: The Country That Inspired a Symphony and … Continued

The Houston Symphony’s DeLUXE K!ds In Harmony program has wrapped up its second year, marking another successful year of providing free violin training to elementary school students in Houston’s 5th Ward. In partnership with the Fifth Ward Cultural Art District’s DeLUXE Theater and American Festival of the Arts (AFA), this program—led by the Symphony’s dedicated … Continued

Join the Houston Symphony and Music Director Juraj Valčuha for the conclusion of the Tragedy and Triumph Festival on March 22, 23 & 24, and experience the power of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica. Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony has captivated and astounded audiences since its premiere over two centuries ago. For possibly the first time, a … Continued

Tōru Takemitsu, a self-taught composer, stands as a remarkable figure in the musical landscape, seamlessly weaving together diverse influences to create a sound uniquely his own. While his early lessons with Japanese composer Yasuji Kiyose focused more on art and aesthetics than composition, Takemitsu’s post-World War II exploration of Japanese music and involvement in the “New … Continued