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

Renner brings 24 years of global arts and culture fundraising expertise as the Symphony enters a new phase of endowment-driven growth HOUSTON, TX (April 22,  2025)— The Houston Symphony today announced the appointment of Jennifer Renner as its new Chief Development Officer, effective June 2025. Renner, a native of Kentucky, joins the organization from Cape … Continued

High-Resolution Photos HERE Photo Credit: PARSONS HOUSTON, TX (March 26, 2025) — Due to scheduling conflicts, Shaggy’s performance with the Houston Symphony has been rescheduled to January 11, 2026. Previously scheduled to take place this summer, the Jamaican icon’s “Mr. Symphonic” show is an orchestral concert that pays tribute to the rich tapestry of reggae … Continued

Valčuha plans multi-week programs centered around the themes “COMPOSER AS HERO,” “DOOMED LOVERS,” And “TRANSFIGURATION” Valčuha LEADS A HOUSTON SYMPHONY MULTI-MEDIA PERFORMANCE OF THE ELEMENTS, A WORK COMMISSIONED and performed by JOSHUA BELL WITH MOVEMENTS BY KEVIN PUTS, EDGAR MEYER, JAKE HEGGIE, JENNIFER HIGDON AND JESSIE MONTGOMER OTHER Valčuha-led highlights include THE MAESTRO’S MILLER OUTDOOR … Continued

Conductor Laureate Andrés Orozco-Estrada Conducts the Violin Star and the Houston Symphony In Brahms Violin Concerto Photos HERE HOUSTON (February 17, 2025) – Celebrated, London-based, Italian violin virtuosa Francesca Dego is set to make her Houston Symphony debut performing Brahms’s Violin Concerto with the orchestra under the direction of Conductor Laureate Andrés Orozco-Estrada. Dego is … Continued

High-resolution Photos HOUSTON (January 23, 2025) – The Houston Symphony announced today the appointment of Anthony J. Maglione as Director of the Houston Symphony Chorus effective with the 2025–26 Season. He succeeds Allen Hightower, who held the position until February 2024. Julia Hall, who has been serving as Interim Chorus Director, will return to her … Continued

High-resolution Photos HOUSTON, TX (January 22, 2025)-Fresh from her record-breaking, gravity-defying performance as Elphaba in the smash hit film Wicked, multi-award-winning British actress Cynthia Erivo joins Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke and the Houston Symphony for one very special concert performance on April 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at Jones Hall. Cynthia Erivo won both … Continued

High-resolution Photos   HOUSTON, TX—Houston Symphony Board President Barbara J. Burger, on behalf of the Board and Music Director Juraj Valčuha, announced today the appointment of 25-year veteran orchestra leader Gary Ginstling to the position of Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Houston Symphony. In this position, Ginstling will hold the Margaret Alkek … Continued

High-resolution photos HOUSTON, TX (December 20, 2024) — The Houston Symphony’s 2025 Summer Sounds lineup of concert specials now includes Jamaican icon Shaggy’s “Mr. Symphonic” show, an orchestral concert that pays tribute to the rich tapestry of reggae music, featuring Shaggy’s most beloved hits, with Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke conducting the Houston Symphony, June … Continued

Photos & Audio HOUSTON, TX (November 13, 2024) — The Houston Symphony’s 2025 Summer Sounds lineup of concert specials, presented by Stella Artois, brings two Oscar-winning, modern film classics to the Jones Hall stage with the orchestra performing their iconic scores live, plus a musical salute to one of the most successful and beloved Class … Continued

Photos & Videos HOUSTON, TX (October 23, 2024) — In 2022, the Houston Symphony launched its new In Harmony initiative, a community-based after school music program in partnership with AFA (American Festival for the Arts) – Houston’s largest independent non-profit provider of music education – and local community organizations. Now beginning its third full season, … Continued

Music Director Juraj Valčuha Conducts Dvořák;’S “New World” Symphony Photos HOUSTON, TX (October 2, 2024) — The Houston Symphony celebrates opening weekend of Juraj Valčuha’s third season as Music Director by partnering with Houston First to offer a free simulcast of the Symphony’s opening weekend concert on Lynn Wyatt Square, just across the street from … Continued

Photos HOUSTON, TX (September 26, 2024) — Grammy and Tony nominated actress and singer Valisia LeKae joins Principal POPS Conductor and the Houston Symphony this weekend to open the Symphony’s Bank of America POPS Season with “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: The Music of Motown,” September 28-29. LeKae unites with powerhouse vocalist Ryan Shaw, with … Continued

Photos HOUSTON, TX (September 25, 2024) — The Houston Symphony presents a series of four chamber music concerts, supplementing Music Director Juraj Valčuha’s 2024–25 season subscription mini-festivals, and showcasing the musicians of the Houston Symphony up close and personal, in a casual setting on the newly expanded Janice H. Barrow Piano Tier at Jones Hall. … Continued

Photos HOUSTON, TX (September 19, 2024) — Following its wildly popular concerts with Common in 2019 and 2022, the Houston Symphony is collaborating with the iconic rapper Killer Mike. Drawing from his three-time Grammy-winning album Michael, Killer Mike and the Mighty Midnight Revival performs in concert with the Houston Symphony under the baton of Principal … Continued

Photos HOUSTON, TX (September 18, 2024) — An annual Houston tradition dating back to 1992, Fiesta Sinfónica celebrates Houston’s diversity through the significant contributions of great Hispanic and Latin American composers. This year, newly appointed Houston Symphony Associate Conductor Gonzalo Farias leads the orchestra in a program that includes the world premiere of renowned Mexican … Continued

Photos HOUSTON, TX (September 11, 2024) — In recognition of his outstanding work, the Houston Symphony has announced that Chilean conductor Gonzalo Farias has been elevated to the post of Associate Conductor beginning this month. His Houston Symphony duties include conducting the orchestra in various programs including Education, Family, Community, and Summer concerts, as well … Continued

Photo HOUSTON (August 12, 2024) – The Houston Symphony has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Elizabeth S. Condic, is assuming the role of Interim Executive Director and CEO beginning this October 2024. John Mangum remains CEO through the end of September, when he leaves to assume the role of General Director, President, and CEO … Continued

Photos HOUSTON (July 31, 2024) – The Houston Symphony is saying goodbye to John Mangum, its visionary Executive Director, CEO, and holder of the Margaret Alkek Williams Chair for the past six years. Mangum has accepted the role of General Director, President, and CEO of Lyric Opera of Chicago beginning this Fall 2024. Founded in … Continued

Summer Symphony Nights: July 4, 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2024 Photos. HOUSTON (June 27, 2024) – Today, the Houston Symphony announced the 2024 Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre. In its 83rd year, the annual tradition introduces outstanding soloists and conductors to Houston audiences. Also returning is a beloved Houston holiday tradition: the … Continued