About This Concert Under Joseph Stalin’s brutal regime, being an artist meant extreme censorship, unimaginable pressure, and life-or-death stakes. No composer of the era embodied this more than Dmitri Shostakovich, and in his Symphony No. 10—the first of his symphonies to be composed after Stalin’s death—his newfound artistic freedom unleashed an explosive torrent of earth-shaking … Continued
About This Concert The virtuosity of the Houston Symphony will be on full display with dazzling delights guaranteed to get your blood pumping and your toes tapping! Ginastera’s Variaciones Concertantes crackles with Argentinian rhythms, while Enescu’s Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 unfurls an exhilarating whirlwind of folk-dance flavor. In Gabriela Ortiz’s showstopping Antrópolis, joyful percussion grooves … Continued
About This Concert Broadway stars Hugh Panaro and Elizabeth Stanley join Steven Reineke and the Houston Symphony for an extravaganza of showstoppers from your favorite stage and movie musicals, including selections from West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, and more.
About This Concert Filled with hummable themes and sultry jazz tones, Gershwin’s crowd-pleasing Concerto in F will glisten and glow in the hands of Hélène Grimaud. Like Gershwin, Kurt Weill’s talents ranged from symphonies to Broadway and popular music (most notably, the jazz standard “Mack the Knife”), and his irresistible Symphony No. 2 showcases his … Continued
About This Concert Composed during a vacation in Cairo, Saint-Saëns’s crowd-pleasing Piano Concerto No. 5, Egyptian runs the gamut from delicate grace to powerhouse virtuosity. Beloved for his captivating mix of dramatic flair and tour-de-force brilliance, Jean-Yves Thibaudet will leave you spellbound. And, castanets click, fiery flamenco rhythms blaze, and sensuous sonic colors saturate the … Continued
About This Concert Get ready to rock—we’re celebrating the King! Known for his dynamic vocal range and high-octane performances, electrifying 5x Las Vegas Headliner of the Year Frankie Moreno brings Elvis’s signature swagger to hit after iconic hit: “Burning Love,” “Suspicious Minds,” “Always on My Mind,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and so many more.
About This Concert Showcasing the artistry of Jasmine Choi (“the goddess of flute” –The Korea Times) and Houston Symphony Principal Harp Allegra Lilly, Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp positively sparkles with delightful melodies and effervescent charm. From Mozart’s delicate grace, Christoph Eschenbach leads a foray into the vast, expansive sound-world of Bruckner’s stunning and … Continued
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About This Concert Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. This holiday season, relive this heartwarming holiday … Continued
About This Concert Inspired by the legend of The Firebird—a magical glowing bird from Slavic folklore—Stravinsky’s Firebird dazzles from first note to heart-pounding finale. It’s the music that made Stravinsky an overnight star, putting the world on notice that a genius had arrived. Soprano Angel Blue makes her Houston Symphony debut in Florent Schmitt’s beyond-epic … Continued
About This Concert The Houston Symphony performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 live in Houston May 22–24, 2026. For the grand finale to our classical season, Music Director Juraj Valčuha leads Mahler’s final completed work, the extraordinary Symphony No. 9. To hear one of Mahler’s symphonies live is to feel why it’s an experience unlike anything … Continued
About This Concert Conducting legend Marin Alsop unlocks the luminous jewel case that is Brahms’s Symphony No. 2: overflowing with gorgeous melodies that melt the heart, it ends with a triumphant burst of pure joy. Love is the unifying thread in Bernstein’s Serenade (After Plato’s “Symposium”), performed with dazzling virtuosity by Concertmaster Yoonshin Song. An … Continued
About This Concert This unique concert offers a captivating journey through the evolution of Reggae, showcasing its roots in mento, ska, and Rock Steady, all the way to contemporary Dance Hall. With Shaggy’s dynamic performance and rich storytelling, you’ll experience both his personal contributions and the broader cultural significance of Jamaican music. Don’t miss this … Continued
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Jan. 3, 4, 5, 2025 Pink Martini with China Forbes: 30th Anniversary Season Celebrate 2025 with the fabulous Pink Martini and lead singer China Forbes, serving up a lively mix of Brazilian samba, Parisian café songs, jazz, and pop. About Tickets Artists Program Extras Visitor Info About This Concert What better way to toast 2025 … Continued
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Sep. 28 & 29 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: The Music of Motown Groove to the iconic Motown Sound as Valisia LeKae and Ryan Shaw join the orchestra for hits by The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and more, with a FREE Encore After Party for Saturday ticket holders! About Tickets Artists Program … Continued