Coming soon to Jones Hall:
Fairy Tales Festival
Once upon a time, in the heart of the city, a magical event was born...
Step into a world where enchanting stories come to life through the power of music. Featuring beloved works by Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Schumann, and more, along with a dazzling world premiere from Shepherd School of Music Professor Karim Al-Zand, this special festival will transport you to a realm of fantasy and wonder, brought to life by your world-class Houston Symphony in Jones Hall. Join us on an unforgettable musical adventure, where every note weaves a new chapter in a fairy tale you won’t want to miss!
About the Festival
Mar. 14, 15 & 16
Korngold’s Violin Concerto & Cinderella
Korngold’s Violin Concerto contains everything audiences love about violin concertos, in spades: shimmering beauty, finger-flying fireworks, and melodies that soar to the stratosphere as only a violin can. Journey into a world of boundless innovation and imagination as the Symphony gives the world premiere of Al-Jazari’s Ingenious Clocks, inspired by the fantastical inventions of 12th century Islamic polymath Ismail al-Jazari. Prokofiev’s Cinderella whisks us through a world of fairy tale magic, leading up to the stroke of midnight.
Mar. 16
Fairytales Festival: Fairy Tale Fantasy
Let your imagination take flight in this chamber music performance featuring fairy tale-inspired works by Karim Al-Zand, Mel Bonis, and Robert Schumann. Concerts take place in a casual setting on the newly expanded Piano Level at Jones Hall. Enjoy cocktail hour at the Round Bar before your concert.
Mar. 21, 22 & 23
Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody & The Little Mermaid
Based on a catchy little tune by Paganini, Rachmaninoff’s diabolically difficult Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini blends explosive piano feats with melodies that melt the heart. And, Music Director Juraj Valčuha leads music sprinkled in fairy tale magic: swim through the wonders of Liadov’s Enchanted Lake, then dive under the sea with Zemlinsky’s lavishly romantic The Mermaid, based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “Little Mermaid” story.
Get Your Tickets
Korngold’s Violin Concerto & Cinderella
at Jones Hall
Friday, Mar. 14, 2025 · 7:30 P. M.
Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025 · 7:30 P. M.
Sunday, Mar. 16, 2025 · 2:00 P. M.
Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody & The Little Mermaid
at Jones Hall
