HOUSTON (Feb. 4, 2021) — The Houston Symphony is announcing that Finnish conductor/composer Esa-Pekka Salonen is headlining its March 26, 27, and 28, 2021 concert series. Marking Salonen’s Houston Symphony debut, the concert features the Finnish maestro leading the orchestra in a program of his own music alongside works by Bach and Beethoven. Music Director … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Jan. 25, 2021) — The Houston Symphony announces the addition of the Classical Series program Schubert’s Death and the Maiden, Feb. 19 & 20, at 8 p.m., featuring internationally-acclaimed, Houston-based mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke in Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer). Also on the program is the string orchestra arrangement of … Continued

HOUSTON (Jan. 8, 2021) — Jazz headliner and star vocalist/pianist/composer Tony DeSare is the featured guest vocalist in “In the Mood: A Big Band New Year,” joining Houston Symphony Principal POPS conductor Steven Reineke for the first Houston Symphony performance of 2021 in the Houston Symphony’s Bank of America POPS series. DeSare replaces Houston’s own … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Jan. 6, 2021) — The Houston Symphony’s February calendar promises renowned conductor and Houston favorite Fabien Gabel leading an intriguing all-French program highlighted by Francis Poulenc’s Sinfonietta, as well as a striking new, multi-sensory way to experience classical music in the Bank of America POPS Series. Both concerts are available for both in-person … Continued

HOUSTON (Jan. 5, 2021) — Houston Symphony Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke, in Houston this week leading the Symphony in a program titled “In the Mood: A Big Band New Year,” has just signed a 5-year contract extension. The popular and charismatic Reineke is now set to lead the Symphony’s Bank of America POPS series … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Dec. 16, 2020) — The Houston Symphony’s BBVA Family Series kicks off the New Year with the North American premiere, and just the second performance ever of New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 via livestream. This performance of Wild Symphony features original orchestral … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Dec. 9, 2020) — In January, the Houston Symphony opens the second half of its 2020–21 Season with two Classical Series programs that celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday. World-renowned violinist Midori joins the Symphony for Beethoven’s only Violin Concerto, Jan. 15–17. Then, the Symphony performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, as well as Haydn’s Cello … Continued

HOUSTON, TX (Dec. 9, 2020) — Under the direction of Houston Symphony Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke, the Symphony toasts the New Year and the second half of its 2020–21 Season with the electrifying program, In the Mood: A Big Band New Year, part of the Bank of America POPS Series, Jan. 8–10. This performance … Continued

HOUSTON (Nov. 11, 2020) — Continuing on the performance path that began with livestream-only performances over the summer, and expanding to include live audiences beginning in September, the Houston Symphony welcomes the holidays this year with live audiences and livestreaming access to A Baroque Christmas, as well as the yearly holiday favorite, Very Merry POPS. … Continued

HOUSTON (Nov. 4, 2020) — This November, Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke continues the Houston Symphony’s 2020–21 Bank of America POPS Series with the program American Strings: From Folk to Film, featuring a line-up of composers showcasing the breadth and depth of American music, ranging from nostalgic folk songs to music from major modern film … Continued

HOUSTON (Sept. 24, 2020) — The Houston Symphony announces October concert programs for its Classical, Bank of America POPS, and BBVA Family Series as in-person performances for subscribers and weekly livestreaming to ticketed home audiences continue. The lineup offers such audience favorites as Haydn’s Piano Concerto No. 11 with pianist George Li, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto … Continued

HOUSTON (Sept. 4, 2020) — The Houston Symphony prepares to open its 2020–21 Season this month, with new programming to accommodate social distancing onstage, comprehensive safety protocols throughout Jones Hall, and a measured approach to welcoming small audiences safely back to the live concert experience, as livestreaming continues for those at home. “We’ve had a … Continued

HOUSTON (July 30, 2020) — The Houston Symphony continues its Live from Jones Hall concert series, an hour-long, livestreamed concert at 8 p.m. CST each Saturday night, with four new programs for the month of August. The August lineup welcomes guest conductors back to Jones Hall to lead the orchestra in diverse and engaging programs. … Continued

HOUSTON (July 1, 2020) — National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $84 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2020. Included in this announcement is an Art Works award of $25,000 to the Houston Symphony to support concerts in … Continued

HOUSTON (June 25, 2020) — The Houston Symphony announces its return to the stage with the concert series Live from Jones Hall—a new hour-long livestream from Jones Hall at 8 p.m. each Saturday night in July and Saturday, Aug. 1. This series will introduce audiences to diverse and engaging programs, and it will offer an … Continued

HOUSTON (April 27, 2020) – This week, the Houston Symphony launches its new Living Room Series—hour-long livestream recitals by the world-class musicians of the Houston Symphony, Friday nights at 8 p.m. Streamed online via a private link to ticket holders, each livestreamed recital spotlights an individual Houston Symphony musician, and in some cases, musician members … Continued

HOUSTON (April 8, 2020) – The Houston Symphony announced that it is extending its concert cancellations, canceling all previously scheduled concerts and community activities through the months of May and June 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, musicians, and staff. “Our hope is that we will be able to reschedule some of … Continued

HOUSTON (March 24, 2020) – Many are stuck at home, already tired of what’s on TV, and wondering what else there is for entertainment and distraction from the intense and worrisome news cycle. The Houston Symphony is offering musical relief. It’s making its concert broadcasts available to stream on demand for free online, as well … Continued

HOUSTON (March 16, 2020) – In response to recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations, the Houston Symphony announced that it is extending its concert cancelations, canceling all remaining concerts and community activities through May 10, 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, orchestra and chorus members, and staff. “The CDC is recommending … Continued

HOUSTON (March 12, 2020) – The Houston Symphony announced that it is cancelling all remaining concerts in the month of March 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, musicians, and staff. “We want to be completely compliant with Judge Hidalgo’s recommendation to avoid all public gatherings over 250 people,” explained Executive Director, CEO, … Continued