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Jul. 10

Elgar’s Cello Concerto & Dvořák’s New World Symphony

About This Concert

Sphinx Competition Winner Andres Sanchez joins the Houston Symphony for Elgar’s Cello Concerto, a beloved cornerstone of the cello repertoire. Then, soar the skies with Tabakova’s Orpheus’ Comet and celebrate a New World with Dvořák’s iconic Symphony No. 9, a glowing love letter to America with unforgettable melodies.

Program

D. TABAKOVA

Orpheus’ Comet

ELGAR

Cello Concerto in E minor

DVORÁK

Symphony No. 9 in E minor (From the New World)

Tickets

Tickets

Friday, July 10

8:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

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Event Details & Ticket Information

This is a free event, but tickets may be required. For details on ticketing, location, parking, and more.

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Artists

Delyana Lazarova

Delyana Lazarova

Conductor

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Andres Sanchez

Andres Sanchez

Cello

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Sponsors

End of Season Celebration

Video enhancement of Houston Symphony concerts is made possible by the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Foundation through a special gift celebrating the foundation's 50th anniversary in 2015

Extras

Additional Information

Doors Open:

60 mins. pre-concert

Prelude:

No Prelude

Duration

Approx. 120 mins

Intermission

20 mins.

Age Limit

Age 4+

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