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
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