Austro-German music

Dangerous Decadence: Wagner’s Overture and Venusberg Music from Tannhäuser

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On October 25, 26, and 27, world-renowned Wagner conductor Marek Janowski leads Wagner + Beethoven 2, a program of thrilling orchestral masterpieces by two of history’s most revolutionary composers. In this post, discover the scandalously sensual music Wagner composed for his opera Tannhäuser.  Tannhäuser, Richard Wagner’s fifth completed opera, was composed from 1842 and 1845 … Continued

Musical Murder Mystery: Mahler’s Das klagende Lied

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On October 4, 5, and 6, Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada conducts Mendelssohn and Mahler, a program of spooky masterpieces featuring the Houston Symphony Chorus. In this post, discover the chilling ghost story that inspired Mahler’s first mature work, Das klagende Lied. Visit houstonsymphony.org for tickets and more information. “Ever since she had taught him to … Continued

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