Lavishly melodic and vividly dramatic, the music of Richard Strauss never fails to make our spirits soar.
Coinciding with 160th anniversary of Strauss’s birth on June 11, this two-week festival offers a thrilling opportunity to experience the full range of his extraordinary musical output, from the overwhelming sonic force and expressive power of An Alpine Symphony to the scandalous brilliance of Salome, to the luminous poetry and poignancy of his final completed work, Four Last Songs.
Join Music Director Juraj Valčuha and the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall for this special celebration of one of music’s greatest masters.
Week 1
Sat. Jun 1 (8 pm) & Sun. jun 2 (2:30 pm)
An Alpine Symphony
Lace up your boots and envision yourself on top of the world with Strauss’s musical depiction of a hike in the Alps.
Soprano Rachel Willis-Sorensen joins the orchestra for the stunningly beautiful Four Last Songs.
Week 2
Fri. Jun 7 (8 pm) & Sun. jun 9 (7 pm)
Salome in Concert
Desire. Lust. Seduction.
Immerse yourself in the incendiary power of Strauss’s one-act musical drama, starring soprano Jennifer Holloway.
Week 2
sat. Jun 8 (5 pm)
Strauss Soiree + Firebird*
Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist Vadym Kholodenko performs one of Strauss’s great early works, Burleske for Piano and Orchestra. This concert also features Stravinsky’s dazzling Firebird Suite, performed by the Texas Music Festival Orchestra.
*Strauss Soiree + Firebird Tickets
This event is general admission, and all tickets are $25. Buy a ticket to An Alpine Symphony or Salome and receive this concert free! (Performance does not include the Houston Symphony)