Oct. 17, 18 & 19

Gershwin & Grimaud: Jazz Meets Symphony

About This Concert

Filled with hummable themes and sultry jazz tones, Gershwin’s crowd-pleasing Concerto in F will glisten and glow in the hands of Hélène Grimaud. Like Gershwin, Kurt Weill’s talents ranged from symphonies to Broadway and popular music (most notably, the jazz standard “Mack the Knife”), and his irresistible Symphony No. 2 showcases his effortless gift for songwriting. The concert opens with Julia Perry’s action-packed A Short Piece for Orchestra.

What To Expect?

Jazz and pizzazz: Feel the joyful energy and carefree spirit of musical delights, direct from the Roaring ‘20s. Gershwin’s music sits at a sweet intersection where jazz meets the concert stage—perfect for newcomers and aficionados alike.

Watch Hélène Grimaud’s fingers fly up and down the keyboard as she performs one of her signature pieces, Gershwin’s Concerto in F

Grab a drink at the Round Bar and set the stage for a romantic date night

Tickets

In-Hall Tickets

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Friday, Oct. 17

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

Saturday, Oct. 18

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

Sunday, Oct. 19

2:00 P.M. at Jones Hall

Livestream Access

Saturday, Oct. 18

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

Encore After Party for All Ticket Holders

All ticket holders are invited to a free Encore After Party after Saturday’s performance.

Enjoy a live DJ, great photo ops, and signature cocktails while keeping the magic going. Don’t miss it!

Artists

Christian Reif

Christian Reif

conductor

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Hélène Grimaud

Hélène Grimaud

piano

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Sponsors

Gold Classics

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:

45 mins. pre-concert

Duration

Approx 90 - 120 minutes

Intermission

20 mins.

Age Limit

Age 6+

Visitor Info

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