Frank Stanford and Principal Trumpet Mark Hughes with the restored cornet. When Houston Symphony donor Frank Stanford talks about his late father, Dr. Walter O. Stanford, his love and admiration for him is immediately evident. “He was my favorite person in the world,” Frank says. “Always was.” In addition to being Frank’s beloved father and … Continued

This season, Music Director Juraj Valčuha will lead the orchestra and special guests in two unforgettable festivals taking place over two weekends: Riots & Scandals: Classical Music that Rocked the World (January 13–15, 2023, and January 20–22, 2023) and Songs of Earth (February 10–12, 2023, and February 17–19, 2023). Here’s a sneak peek of what … Continued

During this season of giving, the Houston Symphony is grateful for the Legacy Society, whose members have included the Houston Symphony Endowment in their long-term estate plans. Through a bequest in a will, life income gift, or other planned giving arrangements, Legacy Society members invest in the durability and growth of our orchestra. In this … Continued

Spotlight: PNC Family Series The Houston Symphony’s PNC Family Concert Series returns for another season of fun and educational orchestra concerts! This series, which takes place on Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., is open to children of all ages and includes interactive concert experiences, themed arts and crafts activities, and our popular … Continued

The Houston Symphony is fortunate to have the generous and longstanding support of The Wortham Foundation, Inc. whose grants play a vital role in maintaining the orchestra’s artistic excellence and organizational strength. The Wortham Foundation, Inc. has been a partner of the Houston Symphony for more than 45 years, and their investment in the Symphony … Continued

The Sounds of the Season are at the Houston Symphony! Music is a magical medium that makes the holidays special—can you imagine December without those familiar yuletide favorites? These unforgettable festive notes created by your talented orchestra make the season even brighter. This holiday season, we are celebrating all that you do to help us … Continued