PHOTOS AND B-ROLL HOUSTON (April 9, 2026) – Pianist Orli Shaham joins the Houston Symphony’s April 18 and 19 performances of John Adams’s Must the Devil Have All the Good Tunes? Shaham replaces the previously announced Víkingur Ólafsson, who has withdrawn from this and other upcoming engagements for health reasons. Ólaffson’s recital on April 17 … Continued
PHOTOS AND B-ROLL HOUSTON (March 25, 2026) – The Houston Symphony has announced that Carter Academy’s Strings Teacher and Magnet Coordinator Eun Sung Kimhas been named the 2026 recipient of the Spec’s Charitable Foundation Award for Excellence in Music Education. The award is being presented this Sunday at the Houston Symphony’s annual Salute to Educators … Continued
VALČUHA PLANS TWO MULTI-WEEK MINI-FESTIVALS: “RACHMANINOFF” AND “NATURE’S RHAPSODY” OTHER VALČUHA-LED HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE STRAVINSKY’S RITE OF SPRING; DVOŘÁK’S SYMPHONY NO. 8; AND MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 1. PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR STEVEN REINEKE CONDUCTS PROGRAMS CELEBRATING TINA TURNER, DOLLY PARTON, BROADWAY, WEST COAST ROCK, JOHN WILLIAMS AND MORE VIOLIN VIRTUOSO GIL SHAHAM IS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE, PERFORMING IN … Continued
Symphonic Concert Experience Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY Arrives at Jones Hall on June 6 and 7, 2026 Show Will Celebrate FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI With Full Orchestra and Chorus Photos here HOUSTON, TX (February 13, 2026)— The Houston Symphony and AWR Music Productions are proud to present the legendary and official symphonic … Continued
Photos here HOUSTON, TX (January 12, 2026)— The Houston Symphony’s Summer Sounds Series gets set to rock The Hobby Center with The Music of Queen. This two-performance-only program brings Queen’s unforgettable hits amped up by a full rock band, the Houston Symphony, and rock vocalist MiG Ayesa at 7:30 p.m. on June 19 and 20, … Continued
Audiences will experience the next chapter of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series with the Houston Symphony performing Nicholas Hooper’s entire score live to picture Film Stills Trailer HOUSTON, TX (January 2, 2026)— The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert, the … Continued
Photos here HOUSTON, TX (December 17, 2025)— The Houston Symphony today named Rolanda Gregory as its new Chief Marketing Officer beginning on January 5, 2026. Gregory, a Texas native, comes to the Houston Symphony from the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, where she served as Vice President of Marketing. She previously served as Vice … Continued
Photos here HOUSTON, TX (October 29, 2025)— The Houston Symphony is announcing a new special performance in its 2025–26 Season: Oscar-nominated and Emmy-Award-winning actor, director and producer John Malkovich starring in the US premiere of The Music Critic, a show in which classical music, theater, and comedy collide, written and conceived by Aleksey Igudesman. The … Continued
Photos here HOUSTON, TX (October 24, 2025)— The Houston Symphony announced today the previously announced concert by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will not take place as scheduled on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Jones Hall. “Unfortunately, due to the ongoing government shutdown, we are obligated to cancel our concert in Houston on … Continued
Khoa Dao And Stacie Pitts Join As Governing Directors, While Gretchen Watkins, David Balderston, And Pablo Hernandez Schmidt-Tophoff Are Named As Trustees Reverend Ray Mackey Is Named Chair Of The African-American Leaership Council;Alejandro Gallardo Appointed Chair Of The Hispanic Leadership Council Photos here HOUSTON, TX (October 13, 2025)— The Houston Symphony announced today a number … Continued
Photos here. HOUSTON, TX (September 24, 2025)— Jasmine Choi, praised by The Korea Times as “The Goddess of Flute,” joins the Houston Symphony’s September 27 and 28 performances this weekend. Choi replaces the previously announced Stathis Karapanos, who has regretfully withdrawn from this weekend’s performances due to unforeseen circumstances. The program remains unchanged, and flutist … Continued
Photos here. HOUSTON, TX (September 19, 2025)— The Houston Symphony announced today that it has extended the tenure of Music Director Juraj Valčuha, holder of the Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair, through the 2027–28 Season, affirming a dynamic partnership that has energized the organization. Since his appointment in 2022, Valčuha has inspired audiences and critics … Continued
Photos here. HOUSTON, TX (September 5, 2025)— The Houston Symphony today is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of beloved Associate Conductor Robert Franz, who inspired young audiences and musicians during his fourteen-year tenure at the Symphony. Franz passed away on September 2, 2025 at the age of 57. Throughout his years with the … Continued
Texas Mezzo-Soprano Josefina Maldonado Sings “I Feel Pretty” And “Somewhere” From West Side Story, And The Habañera From Carmen Photos here. HOUSTON (August 11, 2025) – An annual Houston tradition dating back to 1992, Fiesta Sinfónica, presented by Chevron, celebrates Houston’s diversity through the significant contributions of great Hispanic and Latin American composers. This year, … Continued
Photos here. HOUSTON (July 1, 2025) – The Houston Symphony’s 2025 Holiday concert line-up gets a jolt of energy from a cappella sensation Voctave, bringing its signature sound to festive holiday favorites in Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas. The orchestra is not performing this concert, instead turning the spotlight solely on the eleven-member a capella … Continued
Photos here. HOUSTON (June 23, 2025) – The Houston Symphony turns back the clock on the 2024 hit remake, to the remarkable silent-era classic that started it all. Called the original vampire movie, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) is one of the most chilling and influential horror movies of all time. For one performance only, … Continued
Photos here. HOUSTON, TX (June 18, 2025)— The Houston Symphony is proud to announce that its Chief Financial Officer, Elizabeth S. Condic, has been named one of the honorees in the Houston Business Journal’s (HBJ) inaugural CFO Awards. The awards, which will be presented at a special luncheon at River Oaks Country Club on July … Continued
Photos here. HOUSTON (June 4, 2025) – The Houston Symphony today announced that it’s adding a special concert to its 2025–26 schedule: “Our American Journey,” an a capella concert on April 28, 2026 by world-renowned vocal ensemble Chanticleer, celebrates America’s 250th year of independence by showcasing the diverse voices, songs, harmonies, and rhythms of the … Continued
HOUSTON, TX (May 29, 2025)— The Houston Symphony announced today the appointment of Alex Soares to the position of Chief Marketing Officer, following his successful tenure as Interim CMO since 2024. His permanent appointment comes at the close of a high-performing season marked by record ticketing revenue, revitalized subscription sales, and expanded audience engagement. “Alex … Continued
Summer Symphony Nights, PRESENTED BY SPEC’S WINES, SPIRITS & FINER FOODS/SPEC’S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION: July 4, 11, 12, 18, AND 19, 2025 Photos here. HOUSTON (May 21, 2025) – Today, the Houston Symphony announced the 2025 Summer Symphony Nights, presented by Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods/Spec’s Charitable Foundation, at Miller Outdoor Theatre. In its 84th … Continued