Guest Pianist Jon Kimura Parker speaks about Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
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Mark Hughes, Principal Trumpet, Speaks About Petrouchka
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Music inspires a pure and subconscious movement of the heart
I have lived in Houston for over 25 years and my favorite part about this city, outside the skyline on a clear evening, is the eclectic and talent this city has in the arts. I have been in love with classical music for as long as I can remember and I have my mother and … Continued
Music inspires faith in humanity
One of the greatest things about art is that any given work can inspire different feelings and emotions in each of us. Because it is the most abstract of all the arts, this is most true for music. So, as not only a performing musician but also an avid concertgoer, what does music inspire in … Continued
Confessions of a gulit-ridden classical music lover
Dear Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Stravinsky and all of the other great composer “Gods”: I come to you a musical sinner. It has been … er… a while since my last confession. I have sinned because I have listened to a variety of Top 40 radio stations every day for a really long time, and, well, um … Continued
Are you Classical or are you Pops?
So, as I understand it, this blog is meant to put the reader inside the Houston Symphony team, so you can see what we are all about. It is with that in mind that I write the following … I have been with the Houston Symphony for about 6 months as the Director of Marketing, … Continued
Making friends through music
March 28th marked my first six months working at the Houston Symphony as a Patron Services Specialist. In the short time that I have been here, I have forged special relationships with several patrons who have been willing to open their hearts and welcome me into their Houston Symphony experience. There are so many different … Continued
Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 — beauty created amid chaos
It was 1902 when Finnish composer Jean Sibelius finished his Symphony No. 2 – right at a time when his country was struggling with Russian oppression through extreme sanctions on the Finnish language and culture. While Finland fought for its independence as best it could, Sibelius’ composition became the unofficial light at the end of … Continued
Welcome to the 2010-2011 Houston Symphony season!
The new Houston Symphony season promises to be a momentous one. With several new collaborations, a new concert master, orchestra member solo spotlights and unique explorations of works, Hans Graf and the Houston Symphony have brought new ideas and innovation back to the concert stage. This is a season you will not want to miss! … Continued