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

Valčuha plans multi-week programs centered around the themes “bohemian rhapsody,” “Vienna calling,” And “fairytales” Valčuha-led highlights include bohemian-themed Opening Night concert and Gala featuring martinů’s Czech rhapsody and Dvořák’s new world symphony; concertos with yefim bronfman, james ehnes, kirill Gerstein, Bruce Liu, and simone lamsma; mahler’s third symphony; duke bluebeard’s castle; orchestral works from Italian … Continued

Photos HOUSTON (November 15, 2023) – The Houston Symphony is announcing an exciting  line-up of Summer Sounds concerts for 2024 in the Hobby Center comprising the music of two all-time great bands, The Music of ABBA, and The Music of The Rolling Stones; and a modern film classic, Jurassic Park with the orchestra performing the … Continued

Photos HOUSTON (May 22, 2024) – Juraj Valčuha brings his second season as Houston Symphony Music Director to a powerful close, with his final mini-festival of the season celebrating the great 20th-century composer Richard Strauss with works from the three main facets of his composition: symphony, lieder, and opera. June 1 and 2, 2024, the … Continued

Photos here HOUSTON (July 18, 2024) – Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) Music Director, Grammy-winning artist, and pioneer among women conductors JoAnn Falletta is stepping in to lead the Houston Symphony in its July 19th performance at its summer home at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The previously announced Anna Rakitina is unable to travel to Houston due … Continued

HOUSTON (September 6, 2022)– Slovakian-born conductor Juraj Valčuha launches his first season as Houston Symphony Music Director, and Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair, with Verdi’s monumental, operatically-scaled Requiem. From the outset, Juraj sets a new precedent for Houston Symphony opening nights that showcase the organization’s entire orchestral and choral complement onstage at once. Part of … Continued

(AUG. 24, 2022 – HOUSTON, TX) – The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in Concert, the final chapter in the Harry Potter series. On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (May 11, 2022) — The Houston Symphony has announced that Israeli-American violin star Pinchas Zukerman is stepping in as soloist and conductor for the concert series this weekend. He performs and conducts two works by Mozart, and leads the orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, May 12, 14, and 15, 2022 in Jones … Continued

The Houston Symphony and Music Director Juraj Valčuha are announcing today details of the 2022−2023 Season, which marks Valčuha’s inaugural season as music director. Hallmarks of Valčuha’s programming include embracing programmatic themes that unify his multi-week appearances, exploring operatic repertoire in concert alongside great choral works from the symphonic repertoire, continuing to spotlight Houston Symphony … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Nov. 18, 2021) — Honoring and celebrating the legacy of Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s eight-year tenure in his last season as Music Director, the Houston Symphony has announced a two-week festival March 18–27, 2022. “Andrés Fest: A Symphonic Celebration” pays tribute to what Orozco-Estrada has brought to the Houston Symphony and to the city of … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Nov. 4, 2021) — Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada leads the full orchestra in favorite highlights from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to kick off the Houston Symphony’s 2021 Holiday concerts (December 3–5, 2021) followed by the return of two Symphony holiday traditions: Handel’s Messiah  (December 10–12, 2021) and Very Merry POPS (December 18–19, 2021). POPS … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Nov. 1, 2021) — The Houston Symphony has announced that Yue Bao has been promoted to the position of Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Assistant Conductor. The Shanghai-born conductor joined the Houston Symphony in Fall 2019 in the newly created position of conducting fellow. She made her Houston Symphony debut in … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Oct. 28, 2021) — The Houston Symphony presents Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live to the film. The concert is led by Houston Symphony Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke, April 2 and 3, 2022 in Jones Hall. For tickets and … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Oct. 27, 2021) — Star pianist Hélène Grimaud and violin virtuoso Simone Lamsma headline the Houston Symphony’s classical concerts in November, with guest conductors Matthias Pintscher and Fabien Gabel taking the Jones Hall podium for an exciting mix of such beloved repertory favorites as the Suite from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty, alongside several newer … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Oct. 21, 2021) — Houston Symphony Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke is joined by jazz trumpet sensation Byron Stripling for a musical celebration of the life and art of Louis Armstrong, one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz and popular culture in the United States. The Houston Symphony Bank … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Oct. 14, 2021) — The Houston Symphony announced today that tickets to its 2021–22 PNC Family Series Concerts are now on sale. The PNC Family Series opens December 4, 2021 with Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada leading Musical Treats from The Nutcracker─for Kids! Associate Conductor Robert Franz leads music from Pirates of the Caribbean … Continued