Hollywood Serenade: Q&A with Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke

This month, the Symphony takes the stage for the next installment of the Bank of America POPS Series, complete with a dazzling violin sensation and all the glamor of Hollywood. The marriage between music and film is everlasting, going back to its genesis during the early days of silent pictures. Before synchronized recorded sound was … Continued

Musical Storytellers: A Q&A with Brian Del Signore and John Parker

This weekend, the woodwind, brass, and percussion sections step into the limelight during Musical Storytellers: Winds of the Houston Symphony, a Bank of America POPS program spotlighting some of the greatest wind ensemble compositions of our time, led by Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke. For musicians of the wind sections, this program both challenges and … Continued

Thanking Music Educators with Rian Craypo, principal bassoon

This month, we are celebrating music educators in Houston and beyond for all they do to foster the love of music in their students. This year more than ever, teachers have had to overcome challenges to innovate and inspire students, and we’re proud to highlight their achievements during the Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to Educators concert on … Continued

O Beautiful! “American Strings” Spans More Than a Century of Music

On November 20–22, Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke returns to Jones Hall for the next Bank of America POPS Series concert American Strings: From Folk to Film, a celebration of American music performed by the Houston Symphony strings section. The program boasts music as unique and varied as our nation—and here are just a few of … Continued

From Homeless to Household Name: Ella Fitzgerald’s Big Break

This Valentine’s Day weekend (February 15, 16 and 17), the Houston Symphony pays tribute to one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century: Ella Fitzgerald. Get tickets and more information about these concerts here. While nearly everyone has heard of Ella Fitzgerald, few know of the remarkable path she took to become a legend … Continued

Walking in a One-Hit Wonderland: 5 Songs We Can’t Stop Singing

There’s nothing more fun than a trip down memory lane—and this month, the Houston Symphony has the perfect soundtrack to fire your nostalgia-fest when we salute artists whose one shining moment left an indelible mark on the charts and in our hearts. Learn more about some of the unforgettable songs by the one-hit wonders featured … Continued