Houston Symphony Names New Members Of Its Board Of Trustees And Council Chairs For The 2025–26 Season

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

Guest Artist Jasmine Choi Joins Houston Symphony’s September 27 And 28 Performances Of Mozart’s Concerto For Flute And Harp

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 Choi replaces the previously announced Stathis Karapanos, who has regretfully withdrawn from this weekend’s performances due to unforeseen circumstances.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

Houston Symphony Extends Juraj Valčuha’s Tenure as Music Director Through 2027–28, Building on Acclaimed Artistic Leadership and Vision

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

Houston Symphony Remembers Beloved Former Associate Conductor Robert Franz

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

Houston Symphony Associate Conductor Gonzalo Farias Leads The Symphony’s Annual Celebration Of Great Hispanic And Latino Composers: Chevron Fiesta Sinfónica Familiar

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