Spanish Masters- Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar

Check out our latest video for our upcoming Spanish Masters concerts featuring guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas: Tickets start at $29 Pablo Sainz-Villegas performs Rodgrigo’s Fantasia para un gentilhombre (Fantasia for a Nobleman) with the Houston Symphony as part of the Spanish Masters concert on April 5, 6 and 7, 2013. This video is an example of … Continued

West Side Story- Film with Live Orchestra

By: Gary Lindsay Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic film and winner of ten Academy Awards®, including Best Picture. The Houston Symphony plays Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying score and memorable songs with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim live, while the newly re-mastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen with the original … Continued

Behind the Scenes of Wozzeck in Concert

Wozzeck in Concert March 1, 2, 2013 8:oo PM Hans Graf, conductor The following video will be shown prior to the concert each night, starting at 7:15 PM: “Alban Berg’s music is so deep, so new and so perfect. It strikes an inescapable chord of compassion and empathy for our ill-fated hero, Wozzeck.” – Hans … Continued

Don’t touch my widget!

Have you ever noticed how defensive we can become about our widget? We are so focused on our view of the world (our widget) that it becomes easy to assume that the piece of pie we see is the whole picture. This concept is never clearer to me than in my work in non-profit organizations. … Continued

Dave Kirk, Principal Tuba, Discusses His Wozzeck Feature

I’m looking forward to the challenges of performing Wozzeck in early March. The work has a unique place in the repertoire, offering challenges (and rewards!) to every performer. During his tenure as Music Director, Hans Graf has frequently mentioned his desire to present the opera. I’m gratified to see his vision fulfilled. As your friendly … Continued

Associate Concertmaster Eric Halen Anticipates Wozzeck

I’m really looking forward to the opportunity to learn and perform Alban Berg’s Wozzeck. This is one of the truly great works of art of the 20th century and yet, although nearly 100 years old, it is still so bracingly innovative that it continues to be a tremendous challenge for audiences and musicians alike. Therefore … Continued

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