May 15, 16 & 17

The Planets + Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

About This Concert

Houston favorite Augustin Hadelich returns for one of the most treasured works in all of music, Tchaikovsky’s lushly romantic (and dizzyingly difficult) Violin Concerto. Be transported to a world of soaring beauty and limitless possibility in Jennifer Higdon’s blue cathedral, which, in Higdon’s words, represents an imaginary journey “through a glass cathedral in the sky.” Then, fasten your seatbelts and blast off to menacing Mars, jolly Jupiter, and beyond as the Symphony performs Holst’s sonic, celestial showpiece, The Planets.

What To Expect?

Interstellar adventure! From the martial might of Mars to the ethereal serenity of Neptune, the wonders of the solar system await you in Holst’s action-packed, mega-popular The Planets.

Staggering violin feats: Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto is so difficult that it was once deemed “unplayable”—see Augustin Hadelich do the seemingly impossible.

“Blue…like the sky. Where all possibilities soar.” (Jennifer Higdon) Escape the everyday and let Higdon’s blue cathedral carry you away.

With experiences ranging from cosmic wonder to human drama, this program delivers a brilliant blend of virtuosity, orchestral power, and spiritual introspection.

Tickets

In-Hall Tickets

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Friday, May 15

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

Saturday, May 16

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

Sunday, May 17

2:00 P.M. at Jones Hall

Livestream Access

Saturday, May 16

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

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Artists

Andrew Manze

Andrew Manze

conductor

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Augustin Hadelich

Augustin Hadelich

violin

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Anthony J. Maglione

Anthony J. Maglione

director, Houston Symphony Chorus

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Sopranos and Altos of the Houston Symphony Chorus

Sopranos and Altos of the Houston Symphony Chorus

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Sponsors

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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. 120 mins

Intermission

20 mins.

Age Limit

Age 6+

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