HOUSTON (Sept. 20, 2019) – The Houston Symphony and Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada celebrate the return of French piano star Jean-Yves Thibaudet to Jones Hall in a program that explores the former’s interest in music of the Americas and the latter’s penchant for jazz in Gershwin’s Piano Concerto & Porgy and Bess at 8 p.m. … Continued

HOUSTON (Sept. 17, 2019) – The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) has awarded the Houston Symphony a grant of $250,000 to support its world-class holiday programming and attract visitors to the Houston Theater District through an exciting 2019 line up, including an All-Strauss Thanksgiving, Very Merry POPS, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, and Handel’s … Continued

HOUSTON (Sept. 11, 2019) – Houston Symphony Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada launches the 2019–20 Classical Season with an all-Stravinsky program, Stravinsky’s Firebird at 8 p.m., Sept. 19 and 21, and 2:30 p.m., Sept. 22 in Jones Hall. The Houston Symphony is livestreaming the Sunday matinee performance of the classical subscription concert—marking its first online video … Continued

HOUSTON (Sept. 6, 2019) – The Houston Symphony opens its 106th season at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, 2019, with an all-Russian Opening Night program featuring legendary piano virtuoso Yefim Bronfman for a one-night-only performance of Rachmaninoff’s monumental Piano Concerto No. 3 at Jones Hall. Led by renowned, Grammy Award-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin, the glamorous evening … Continued

HOUSTON (Sept. 4, 2019) – The Houston Symphony honors Hispanic Heritage Month with its annual free Fiesta Sinfónica concert, which this year features Mexican soprano Yunuet Laguna and Portuguese-American conductor Jacomo Bairos in a program that highlights the vibrant music of Cuba, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. Current music director of the Amarillo Symphony and … Continued

HOUSTON (Aug. 22, 2019) – Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning actress and vocalist Renée Elise Goldsberry, original cast member of the musical phenomenon Hamilton, comes home to Houston to open the Houston Symphony’s 2019–2020 POPS Series alongside conductor Steven Reineke, Sept. 6–8. Saturday night attendees are invited to stay late and enjoy an after-party featuring … Continued

HOUSTON (Aug. 21, 2019) – The Houston Symphony closes out its 2019–2020 Bank of America Summer Sounds Series by celebrating the pearl (30 year) anniversary of The Little Mermaid, the animated masterpiece that launched the Disney Renaissance in 1989. The film comes to life on the big screen at Jones Hall this Labor Day weekend … Continued

HOUSTON (July 1, 2019) – Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and three-time Grammy Award-winning actor, activist, and hip-hop artist Common joins conductor Steven Reineke and the Houston Symphony for an unforgettable one-night-only performance on September 4 at 7:30 p.m. The multi-talented artist Common will perform selections from his latest albums, including the upcoming album “Let … Continued

HOUSTON (June 25, 2019) – The Houston Symphony’s Bank of America Summer Sounds Series gets set to rock Jones Hall with The Music of Queen. This two-night-only program brings Queen’s unforgettable hits amped up by a full rock band, the Houston Symphony, and a star rockin’ vocalist at 7:30 p.m. on July 5 and 6. … Continued

HOUSTON (June 21, 2019) – The Houston Symphony closes out the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights with an Independence Day celebration at Miller Outdoor Theatre: Star-Spangled Salute, a Houston tradition of more than 75 years. Houstonians can enjoy patriotic tunes, a celebration of the Apollo 11 space mission, and an incredible firework display in a free … Continued

HOUSTON (June 19, 2019) – For the 79th consecutive year, the Houston Symphony continues its free summer tradition at Miller Outdoor Theatre on June 28 and 29 at 8:30 p.m. with its ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights. Houstonians of all ages and backgrounds can experience the Symphony while enjoying a casual evening full of classical music … Continued

HOUSTON (June 7, 2019) – The Houston Symphony returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre for the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights, a summer tradition that introduces outstanding soloists and conductors to Houstonians. Concertgoers can enjoy classical music in a free and relaxed outdoor setting appropriate for the entire family starting at 8:30 p.m. on June 21 and … Continued

HOUSTON (June 1, 2019) – Performing Ginastera’s Harp Concerto, Opus 25, Rachel Lee Hall won the 44th annual Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition, which earned her a gold medal, a $25,000 prize and a solo performance at Jones Hall with the Houston Symphony at the Donor and Subscriber Appreciation Concert on Wednesday, July 11 at … Continued

HOUSTON (May 30, 2019) – The Houston Symphony announced today the four finalists for the Houston Symphony’s annual Ima Hogg Competition, one of the world’s greatest multi-instrument competitions founded more than four decades ago to honor the memory of Ima Hogg, a co-founder of the Houston Symphony. Designed to identify and support outstanding young instrumentalists … Continued

HOUSTON (May 22, 2019) – National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $25,000 to the Houston Symphony to support the … Continued

HOUSTON (May 17, 2019) – Houston Symphony Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke leads the Symphony and the Houston Symphony Chorus in a POPS season finale of show-stoppers from past and current Broadway productions in The Best of Broadway, May 24 & 25 at 8 p.m. and May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of … Continued

HOUSTON (mayo 16, 2019) – En homenaje a la “Reina de la Música Tejana,” la Sinfónica de Houston bajo la dirección del director invitado Andrés Franco, da vida a la música icónica de Selena de una manera en que el público nunca ha escuchado. La Música de Selena es parte de la serie de conciertos … Continued

HOUSTON (May 16, 2019) – In homage to the “Queen of Tejano Music,” The Houston Symphony under the direction of guest conductor Andrés Franco, brings the iconic music of Selena to life in a way audiences have never heard it before: backed by a full, world-class symphony orchestra. The Music of Selena is part of … Continued

HOUSTON (May 9, 2019) – For its 2018–2019 Classical Series finale, the Houston Symphony under Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada performs Béla Bartók’s operatic masterpiece Bluebeard’s Castle in a gala-cast performance for two nights only at 8 p.m. May 16 & 17 in Jones Hall. In the role of Judith is dramatic American mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, … Continued

HOUSTON (May 7, 2019) – The Houston Symphony announced today the details of its free, family-friendly Neighborhood Concerts and ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights. A summer tradition, these evening concerts are held in casual and accessible venues across Greater Houston, bringing the Houston Symphony to people of all ages and backgrounds. This year’s Neighborhood Concerts—led by … Continued