HOUSTON (Dec. 11, 2017) – Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke and the Houston Symphony bring magic and animation to Jones Hall with Disney Fantasia—Film with Live Orchestra Jan. 5-6 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 7 at 2:30 p.m. Reineke will lead the orchestra on the iconic score of the animated film while selections from Disney … Continued
HOUSTON (Nov. 28, 2017) – The Houston Symphony has received a nomination for the 60th Grammy Awards for the recording of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck for Best Opera Recording in the classical category. Hailed by Gramophone as “One of the finest Wozzecks on record, orchestrally speaking,” and by Fanfare as a “Terrifically imposing performance” under the … Continued
HOUSTON (Nov. 27, 2017) – The Houston Symphony celebrates the holiday season with a Baroque-era masterpiece, Handel’s Messiah, at 8 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in Jones Hall. Considered the best-known English-language oratorio, Messiah has become a Houston Symphony holiday tradition. Through its brilliant arias and chorus, Messiah tells the story of … Continued
HOUSTON (Nov. 16, 2017) – The Houston Symphony will be joined by members of the North Shore Senior High School Chorus at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, for A Grinch Christmas, a festive concert centered on Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale. Led by Associate Conductor Robert Franz, the program features beloved … Continued
HOUSTON (Nov. 15, 2017) – Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke and the Houston Symphony welcome back Tony Award nominated actress and singer, Megan Hilty, this holiday season for the annual Very Merry Pops extravaganza at Jones Hall Dec. 1-2, 8 p.m. and Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Best known for her role as … Continued
HOUSTON (Nov. 10, 2017) – The Houston Symphony has announced the addition of Star Wars and More: The Music of John Williams to its BBVA Compass POPS Series lineup to take place April 20-22, 2018. This new program replaces The Elvis Presley Songbook originally scheduled for the same dates and times. Star Wars fans will … Continued