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
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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
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
To play with the symphony will be something unique and tremendous. It means half the program will be music that we’ve played with symphonies over the past 30 years, a little bit of Mozart with an Irish jig added. But the program will be a real Chieftains concert. We’ll give a taste of ourselves first … Continued
As I have done many times in the past, I recently visited a high school in southern Texas. Their school’s choir had been chosen to sing for 3,000-4,000 audience members at our most recent Houston Symphony Family concert, Aladdin & the Arabian Nights. The air was filled with energy and anticipation. As I was being … Continued