Before Frodo, there was Siegfried

In the Houston Symphony’s Wagner’s “Ring” Without Words, you’ll be able to follow this fantastic storyline as it’s projected on our in-house video screens, all while the orchestra plays its greatest themes. Before Frodo, there was Siegfried Not Siegfried from Siegfried and Roy … NOT THEM!  Wagner’s “Ring” Cycle is a series of four operas … Continued

Wagner, his “Ring” and how Luke Skywalker comes in the picture

Assistant Conductor Brett Mitchell took the time to share a little about one of the musical loves of his life, Wagner’s “The Ring Without Words,” ahead of next week’s concert! We knew of the comparisons to the Lord of the Ring, but Star Wars? Learn more about it by reading below. It should come as … Continued