Concerts

data-filter="[2025 05|2025 05|2025 05|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][May|May|May|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical Series|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:2184,|name|:|Livestream|,|slug|:|livestream-concerts|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2184,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:22,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" Join us for beloved masterpieces by Beethoven and Mozart! Beethoven’s mega-popular Symphony No. 7 has captivated audiences for more than 200 years, and in typical Beethoven fashion, it fearlessly embraces the full gamut of emotion, from dark and brooding to free-spirited and fun-loving. Mozart’s genius blazes with white-hot intensity in his stormy and dramatic Piano Concerto No. 20. https://houstonsymphony.wistia.com/medias/n5xmkn7kb9 What to Expect: Revel in the timeless brilliance that is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 Music you know and love: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 has been used in countless movies, including The King’s Speech and X-Men: Apocalypse Featured in the movie Amadeus, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 never fails to amaze and inspire {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Matthias Pintscher|,|bio|:|Matthias Pintscher is the newly appointed Music Director of the Kansas City Symphony (KCS), effective from the 2024\u201325 season. He launched his tenure with the KCS with a highly successful tour to Europe in August, with concerts at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Berlin Philharmonie, and Hamburg\u2019s Elbphilharmonie.\nThe 2024\u201325 season will see Pintscher in his fifth year as Creative Partner at the Cincinnati Symphony. As guest conductor, he returns to the New York Philharmonic, Houston Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Berlin\u00a0Radio\u00a0Symphony Orchestra, G\u00fcrzenich\u00a0Orchestra Cologne, Oslo Philharmonic, BBC Scottish Symphony, Barcelona Symphony, Orquesta Nacional de Espa\u00f1a, Orchestre National de France, and the Boulez Ensemble.\nPintscher has conducted several opera productions, including with the Staatsoper Berlin (Wagner\u2019s Lohengrin and The Flying Dutchman, and Beat Furrer\u2019s Violetter Schnee last season) and the Wiener Staatsoper (Olga Neuwirth\u2019s Orlando).\nPintscher recently concluded a decade-long tenure as the Music Director of the Ensemble Intercontemporain, the iconic Parisian contemporary ensemble founded by Pierre Boulez. He has held several titled positions, including nine seasons as BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra\u2019s Artist-in-Association, Music Director for the 2020 Ojai Festival, and as Season Creative Chair with the Tonhalle-Orchester Z\u00fcrich and Artist-in-Residence at the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.\nAn enthusiastic mentor to students and young musicians, Pintscher was Principal Conductor of the Lucerne Festival Academy Orchestra, and ran the Heidelberger Atelier, an academy for young musicians and composers, from 2005 to 2018. He has also worked with the Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic, New World Symphony, Music Academy of the West, National Orchestral Institute, and Junge Deutsche Philharmonie.\nPintscher is also well known as a composer, and his works have been performed by such orchestras as the Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the Orchestre de Paris, among many others. He has been on the composition faculty at Juilliard since 2014.\nMatthias Pintscher is published exclusively by B\u00e4renreiter, and recordings of his works can be found on Kairos, EMI, Teldec, Wergo, and Winter & Winter.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|C\u00e9dric Tiberghien|,|bio|:|C\u00e9dric Tiberghien is a French pianist who has established a truly international career. He has been particularly applauded for his versatility, as demonstrated by his wide-ranging repertoire, interesting programming, an openness to explore innovative concert formats, and his dynamic chamber music partnerships.\nConcerto appearances in the 2024\u201325 season include the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, Houston Symphony, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, The Hall\u00e9, and Orchestre National de France, working with Simone Young, Matthias Pintscher, and Karina Canellakis, among others. C\u00e9dric has a long association with the Wigmore Hall in London, where he will conclude his three-season Beethoven cycle with the Diabelli Variations. C\u00e9dric also returns to Australia with his John Cage \u201csound sculpture\u201d project, and gives recital tours of the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan with violinist Alina Ibragimova.\nHighlights of the previous two seasons include C\u00e9dric\u2019s performance of Messiaen\u2019s Turangalila Symphony with both the Berliner Philharmoniker (Simone Young) and Orchestre National de France (Cristian Macelaru). Other recent collaborations have included the Boston Symphony, Cleveland, London Symphony, NDR Elbphilharmonie, Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestras, and at the BBC Proms with Les Si\u00e8cles. His conductor collaborations include Karina Canellakis, Nicholas Collon, St\u00e9phane Den\u00e8ve, Edward Gardner, Enrique Mazzola, Ludovic Morlot, Matthias Pintscher, Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Roth, and Simone Young.\nC\u00e9dric\u2019s most recent recording is volume two of a complete Beethoven variation cycle. Also released with Harmonia Mundi are the Ravel Concertos with Les Si\u00e8cles\/Roth, which has attracted superlative critical acclaim, including the accolade of Editor\u2019s Choice in Gramophone Magazine. C\u00e9dric has previously recorded works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Debussy for Harmonia Mundi. He has received five Diapason d\u2019Or awards, for his solo and duo recordings on Hyperion.\nAs a dedicated chamber musician, C\u00e9dric\u2019s regular partners include violinist Alina Ibragimova, violist Antoine Tamestit, and baritone St\u00e9phane Degout, with all of whom he has made several recordings as well as performed in concert. C\u00e9dric is a member of the Acad\u00e9mie Musicale Philippe Jaroussky, where he teaches regularly.\n|,|title|:|piano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} TAKEMITSU   Twill by Twilight MOZART  Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor BEETHOVEN  Symphony No. 7

data-filter="[2025 05|2025 05|2025 05|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][May|May|May|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical Series|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:2184,|name|:|Livestream|,|slug|:|livestream-concerts|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2184,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:22,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" Sensuous sounds, showstopping brilliance, and irresistible rhythms! Venezuelan trumpet virtuoso Pacho Flores heats up Jones Hall with not one but two crowd-pleasing concertos, both composed specifically for him: first, hear Arturo Márquez’s fiery Concierto de Otoño, followed by Paquito D’Rivera’s jazzy Venezuelan Concerto. Domingo Hindoyan leads the orchestra through a bewitching array of music inspired by Spain, ending with Ravel’s sultry and hypnotic Boléro. https://houstonsymphony.wistia.com/medias/ytzxwpgcsp What to Expect: Trumpet brilliance x 2! Venezuelan virtuoso Pacho Flores doubles your fun with two dazzling concertos featuring vivacious rhythms from Latin America Envision sandy beaches and balmy breezes with music inspired by Spain Hear Ravel’s electrifying Boléro, a pop culture staple you’re sure to recognize! {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Domingo Hindoyan|,|bio|:|Domingo Hindoyan is one of today\u2019s most exciting conductors. He is the Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and former principal guest conductor of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra.\nDomingo has conducted many acclaimed ensembles and orchestras around the world including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Boston Symphony, LA Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Detroit Symphony.\nHe has also conducted at many renowned festivals, such as the Menuhin Festival Gstaad and as a regular guest at the Festival Radio France Occitanie Montpellier.\nIn recent seasons, he has conducted opera productions at The Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera, Berlin State Opera, Vienna State Opera, Paris Opera, Teatro Real Madrid, Royal Swedish Opera, Liceu Opera Barcelona and Dresden Semperoper.\nIn his fourth season as Chief Conductor, Domingo releases \u2018Venezuela! Music from the Americas!\u2019, his fifth recording with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Previous recordings include \u2018Bruckner: Symphony No. 4\u2019, \u2018Roberto Sierra: Orchestral Works\u2019, \u2018Verismo\u2019 and \u2018Debussy, Roussel and Dukas\u2019. He also collaborates with Liverpool\u2019s well established \u2018In Harmony\u2019 educational programme and continues to demonstrate his commitment to new music with various world premieres and commissions.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Pacho Flores|,|bio|:|Pacho Flores was awarded First Prize in the Maurice Andr\u00e9 International Contest, Philip Jones International Contest, and Citt\u00e1 di Porcia International contest. Trained in the marvelous orchestra system for youth and children in Venezuela, he has received top recognition for his performances, recitals, and recordings as a soloist.\nCapable of managing both classical and popular styles, Flores adds to his captivating interpretations a great deal of energy tinged with the most beautiful instrumental colors.\u00a0 As soloist, he has performed with the Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra, St. Petersburg Camerata, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, Orchestre de la Garde R\u00e9publicaine, Japan\u2019s NHK Orchestra, Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra, Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar Symphony Orchestra, D\u00fcsseldorf Symphony Orchestra, and the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra, amongst many others.\nIn the 2024\u201325 season, Flores is artist-in-residence with the Duisburger Philharmoniker in Germany, where he will perform in multiple concerts including concerti, chamber music collaborations, and in recital as soloist with organ. Further highlights include his debut with the Houston Symphony and returns to the San Francisco Symphony and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.\nServing as one of the founding members of the Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar Brass Quintet, he has taken part in numerous tours around Europe, South America, United States, and Japan. An experienced orchestral musician, Flores has held the lead trumpet position in the Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar Symphony Orchestra, Saito Kinen Orchestra, and Miami Symphony Orchestra, under the musical direction of maestros like Claudio Abbado, Sir Simon Rattle, Seiji Ozawa, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Rafael Fr\u00fcbeck, Eduardo Marturet, and Gustavo Dudamel. The Founding Director of the Latin-American Trumpet Academy in Venezuela, he fosters a promising generation of young talents.\nFlores plays instruments that have been exclusively manufactured for him by the renowned firm Stomvi and is actively involved in the development and innovation of his instruments.\u00a0Pacho Flores is a\u00a0Deutsche Grammophon\u00a0exclusive artist including the recordings\u00a0Cantar\u00a0with Konzerthaus Orchester Berlin;\u00a0Entrop\u00eda,\u00a0Gold Medal of the Global Music Awards;\u00a0Fractales\u00a0with\u00a0Arctic Philharmonic; the double CD-DVD\u00a0Cantos y Revueltas\u00a0with Real Filharmon\u00eda de Galicia; and\u00a0Estirpe\u00a0with Orquesta Sinf\u00f3nica de Miner\u00eda, nominated and awarded at the Latin Grammys.\n|,|title|:|trumpet|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Hector Molina|,|bio|:|An exceptional Venezuelan composer, cuatro and guitar player, Latin Grammy winner, who earned the Bachelor of Music Degree in Composition from UNEARTE (Experimental University of the Arts) Venezuela. He has shared the stage with very acclaimed musicians.\nHe is a founder member (2000) of the Venezuelan music ensemble \u201cLos Sinverg\u00fcenzas\u201d. His work with \u201cLos Sinverg\u00fcenzas\u201d has already been included in five recording productions.\nIn 2010 he won the 2nd Prize at the Composition Competition \u201cJos\u00e9 Fernandez Rojas\u201d in Spain, with his work \u201cSuite Latinoamericana\u201d for Plectrum Orchestra.\nHector belongs to \u201cC4 Tr\u00edo\u201d (2005) along with Jorge Glem, Edward Ramirez and Rodner Padilla. With C4 Trio he has recorded six albums and a DVD and has been nominated five times for the Latin Grammys and has won two; in 2014 as \u201cBest Recording Engineering for an Album\u201d for the album \u201cDe Repente\u201d and in 2019 as \u201cBest Folkloric Album\u201d for \u201cTiempo al tiempo\u201d. Also with \u201cC4 Tr\u00edo\u201d he has been nominated twice for the Grammy Awards in 2018 with the album \u201cPa Fuera\u201d and in 2020 with \u201cTiempo al tiempo\u201d. With \u201cC4 Tr\u00edo\u201d he maintains an intense concert schedule in the most important theaters and festivals in North, Central, South America and Europe.\nIn 2018 H\u00e9ctor release his first album called \u201cGiros\u201d, where some of the most important Venezuelan musicians participate and where he shows more of his role as a composer. In 2022 he releases his second album \u201cTraves\u00eda\u201d, where he shows his facet as a soloist.\n|,|title|:|cuatro|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} R. SIERRA  Alegría A. MÁRQUEZ  Concierto de Otoño (Autumn Concerto) P. D’RIVERA  Concerto Venezolano (Venezuelan Concerto) DEBUSSY  Ibéria from Images RAVEL  Boléro

data-filter="[2025 05|2025 05|2025 05|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][May|May|May|][[{|term_id|:2184,|name|:|Livestream|,|slug|:|livestream-concerts|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2184,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:22,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS Series|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:8,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" Break out your sequins and bellbottoms—we’re celebrating the best of The Bee Gees, and beyond! You should (and will!) be dancing in your seat as world-renowned a cappella sensation Rajaton bring their smooth harmonies to the songs that lit up the disco era. Relive the magic of an unforgettable time in this high-energy concert, led by Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke. https://houstonsymphony.wistia.com/medias/fq7cyry977 What to Expect: Iconic songs of the disco era, including “Stayin’ Alive” The Bee Gees’ signature harmonies take on new sonic dimensions with a cappella group Rajaton and the full orchestra Breakout your bellbottoms, sequined jumpsuits, and platform shoes for this fun-filled, flower-powered salute to all things ‘70s. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Steven Reineke|,|bio|:|Steven Reineke has established himself as one of North America\u2019s leading conductors of popular music. In addition to his role as Principal POPS Conductor of the Houston Symphony, this season, he celebrates his 10th\u00a0anniversary as music director of The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Additionally, he is principal pops conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Rajaton|,|bio|:|The Finnish word Rajaton translates as \u201cboundless\u201d\u2014a word that so accurately describes the way this six-voice a cappella ensemble approaches music. Rajaton is Finland\u2019s most renowned a cappella group, celebrated for its innovative repertoire and exceptional technical skill. The ensemble has become a sought-after act worldwide, frequently performing all over the world. Over the course of its career, Rajaton has performed in more than 50 countries across five continents, singing in some of the most prestigious concert venues globally, from New York\u2019s Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. Performing at concert halls, churches, and jazz and choral festivals, this distinct group of musicians approaches all styles of music with the same level of commitment and integrity, making it difficult to imagine an audience that they could not inspire, or a type of music they could not make their own. Rajaton has been known for presenting a wealth of original material, much of which is composed and arranged specifically for the group by its own members.\n|,|title|:|vocal ensemble|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2025 05|][jones-hall|][May|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical Series|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" Get a unique, up-close look into the artistry of the Houston Symphony in this intimate chamber music performance featuring timeless works by beloved composers. Spotlighting members of the Symphony in small ensembles, this concert will take place in a casual setting, on the newly expanded Janice H. Barrow Piano Tier at Jones Hall. Enjoy cocktail hour at the Round Bar before your concert.   Chamber Series Pass Get access to all Chamber Series Concerts for $187! Learn More about Chamber Series Pass or Buy Chamber Series Pass false FRANÇAIX  Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon Prélude: Moderato– Allegretto assai Elégie: Grave Scherzo ROSSINI  Duetto for Cello and Bass I. Allegro II. Andante mosso III. Allegro BARTÓK  Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano, Sz. 111 I. Verbunkos (Recruiting Dance) II. Pihenő (Relaxation) III. Sebes (Fast Dance)

data-filter="[2025 05|][jones-hall|][May|][[{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Symphony Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:21,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" Juilliard-trained concert pianist and Harvard-educated psychiatrist Dr. Richard Kogan returns to Jones Hall with a can’t-miss deep-dive into the mind and music of Frédéric Chopin. Dr. Kogan will use his background in psychiatry and music to offer unique insights into both the mind and works of one of classical music’s most celebrated pianists and composers. This special event precedes the May 24 performance of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring International Chopin Piano Competition winner Bruce Liu. Ticket Information This is a free event, but ticket reservations are required. Use this link to reserve tickets. {|with_image|:[],|without|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Dr. Richard Kogan|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Speaker|,|small_image|:false,|bio_image|:false,|full_image|:false}]}

data-filter="[2025 05|2025 05|2025 06|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][May|May|June|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical Series|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:2184,|name|:|Livestream|,|slug|:|livestream-concerts|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2184,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:22,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" A sonic wonder unlike anything else in music: dive into new worlds as Music Director Juraj Valčuha leads Mahler’s cosmic, beyond-epic Symphony No. 3. Immense even by Mahler’s standards, and probing secrets of nature, humanity, and the divine, nowhere else is Mahler’s declaration—“a symphony must be like the world. It must embrace everything”—more true. What to Expect: An epic, enthralling journey channeling the full sonic power of the Houston Symphony See over 100 musicians pack the Jones Hall stage Classical music novice? No problem. No prior knowledge is needed to enjoy this music, and one and all are welcome—as Mahler himself said, “you just have to bring along ears and a heart.” {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Juraj Val\u010duha|,|bio|:|Houston Symphony Music Director Juraj Val\u010duha is recognized for his effortless expressiveness and depth of musicianship. With sharp baton technique and natural stage presence, the impressive ease of his interpretations translates even the most complex scores into immersive experiences.\nBefore joining the Houston Symphony in June 2022, Juraj was Music Director of the Teatro di San Carlo, Naples, from 2016 to 2022 and first guest conductor of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin. He was Chief Conductor of the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai from 2009 to 2016.\nThe 2005\u201306 Season marked the start of his international career on the podium of the Orchestre National de France followed by remarkable debuts in the United Kingdom with the Philharmonia London, in Germany with the Munich Philharmonic, in the United States with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and in Italy with Puccini’s La boh\u00e8me in Bologna.\nHe has since led the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Dresden Staatskapelle, Munich Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, Swedish Radio Symphony, Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Orchestre de Paris, Maggio Musicale in Florence, Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Rome, Milan’s Filarmonica della Scala, Montr\u00e9al Symphony, and the NHK and Yomiuri orchestras in Tokyo.\nHe enjoys regular collaborations with the Minnesota Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony. International touring with the Orchestra Sinfonica della Rai took them to the Musikverein in Vienna and Philharmonie in Berlin, Cologne, D\u00fcsseldorf, Zurich, Munich, to the Enesco Festival in Bucharest, and the Abu Dhabi Classics. With the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, he visited Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn to mark the 100th anniversary of the Baltic nations.\nIn Europe, he is acclaimed on the podium of the Munich Philharmonic, the NDR Hamburg and Frankfurt Radio orchestras, as well as the Vienna Symphony, Czech Philharmonic, Orchestre National de France, Orchestre de Paris, BBC Symphony and Philharmonia London, and the Swedish Radio Orchestra.\nJuraj champions the compositions of living composers and aims to program contemporary pieces in most of his concerts. He has conducted world premieres, including Christopher Rouse\u2019s Supplica with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Steven Mackey\u2019s violin concerto with Leila Josefowicz and the BBC Symphony in Manchester, and Nico Muhly\u2019s Bright Idea with the Houston Symphony. In 2005, he conducted, in the presence of the composer, Steve Reich\u2019s Four Seasons at the Melos-Ethos Festival in Bratislava. Other composers he has supported and continues to follow with interest are Bryce Dessner, Steven Stucky, Andrew Norman, James MacMillan, Luca Francesconi, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Anna Clyne, Julia Wolfe and Jessie Montgomery, among others.\nIncluding his engagements in Houston, the 2023\u201324 Season took him to the Pittsburgh and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, San Francisco Symphony, and Minnesota Orchestra as well as to the Yomiuri Nippon Orchestra in Tokyo. On the European stage, he performed Fanciulla del West and Tristan and Isolde at the Bavarian State Opera and at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Jenufa at the Opera di Roma. He led concerts with the RAI Orchestra, the Orchestra dell’Accademia di Santa Cecilia, the Orchestre National de France, the NDR, SWR, and the Bamberg Symphony, among others.\nIn the 2024\u20132025 Season Juraj will join the Semperoper in Dresden with Strauss\u00b4 Salom\u00e9 as well as the Paris Op\u00e9ra Bastille with Janacek\u00b4s The Cunning Little Vixen and the Deutsche Oper Berlin with Tchaikovsky\u00b4s Pique Dame. In the coming months, in addition to his concerts with the Houston Symphony, he will return to the Munich Philharmonic, the Orchestre National de France, the London Philharmonic, the Berlin Konzerthaus Orchester, the San Francisco Symphony, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and the Yomiuri Nippon Orchestra in Tokyo.\nBorn in Bratislava, Slovakia, Juraj studied composition and conducting in his birthplace, then at the conservatory in St. Petersburg (with Ilya Musin), and finally, at the Conservatoire Sup\u00e9rieur de la Musique in Paris.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Marina Prudenskaya|,|bio|:|Marina Prudenskaya studied at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory and began her career at the Stanislavski Theatre in Moscow. After engagements at Staatstheater N\u00fcrnberg, she was a member of the Deutsche Oper Berlin (2005\u201307) and the Staatsoper Stuttgart (2007\u201313). Since 2013, she has been an ensemble member at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden Berlin, where she has performed roles such as Herodias (Salome), Venus (Tannh\u00e4user), Composer (Ariadne auf Naxos), Marfa (Khovanshchina), Eboli (Don Carlos), Azucena (Il Trovatore), Ortrud (Lohengrin), Octavian (Rosenkavalier), and Euphrates (Babylon).\nShe has appeared as a guest at major opera houses worldwide, including Royal Opera House Covent Garden (Azucena, Fricka), Vienna State Opera (Herodias, Mescalina), Teatro Real Madrid, Zurich Opera House (Eboli), Bavarian State Opera (Octavian), Op\u00e9ra de Paris (Kundry), Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de Gen\u00e8ve (Amneris), Washington National Opera, as well as at the Bayreuth Festival (Fricka, Waltraute) and the Festival d\u2019Aix-en-Provence.\nShe has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Daniel Barenboim, Philippe Jordan, Christian Thielemann, Mariss Jansons, Fabio Luisi, Marek Janowski, Simone Young, Daniel Harding, Hartmut Haenchen, and Pl\u00e1cido Domingo.\nAs a sought-after concert singer, her highlights include Verdi\u2019s Requiem with the Berlin Philharmonic under Mariss Jansons (Salzburg Easter Festival), Jan\u00e1\u010dek\u2019s Glagolitic Mass with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra under Philippe Jordan (Vienna Konzerthaus), Mahler\u2019s Das Lied von der Erde with Vladimir Jurowski (Moscow Philharmonic), and Berlioz\u2019s Les nuits d\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9 and Verdi\u2019s Messa da Requiem with Marek Janowski (Dresden Philharmonic, RSB Berlin). She has also performed at Berlin Philharmonie, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Musikverein Vienna, and Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es.\nHighlights of the 2024\u201325 season include Fenena (Nabucco) at Staatsoper Berlin, her debut as the Nurse (Die Frau ohne Schatten) at Deutsche Oper Berlin, and Fricka (Die Walk\u00fcre) at ROH London, as well as concert engagements in Boston, Houston, Leipzig, and Dresden.\n|,|title|:|mezzo-soprano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Sopranos and Altos of The Houston Symphony Chorus|,|bio|:|The Houston Symphony Chorus is one of Houston\u2019s oldest and most distinguished musical organizations.\nOver the years, the Chorus has sung with dozens of the world\u2019s most notable conductors, including Andr\u00e9s Orozco-Estrada, Steven Reineke, Michael Krajewski, Robert Shaw, Andr\u00e9 Previn, Leopold Stokowski, Christoph Eschenbach, Sir John Barbirolli, Ferenc Fricsay, Lawrence Foster, and Hans Graf, to name only a very few.\nIn addition to performances in Jones Hall, the Symphony\u2019s home venue, the Chorus has also delighted audiences in various concert halls throughout the United States, Europe, and Mexico.\nRecent reactions to its performances include:\nClassical\/Chorus: \u201c\u2026beautifully balanced, modulated sound that seamlessly blended with the orchestra.\u201d\n\u2014Review of\u00a0A German Requiem, Houston Chronicle, May 8, 2018\nClassical\/Chorus: \u201c\u2026 the chorus was magnificent.\u201d\n\u2014Review of\u00a0Stabat Mater, Houston Chronicle, September 27, 2018\nThe Chorus consists entirely of volunteer singers who have considerable musical skill, vocal talent, and choral experience. They audition for placement each year.\u00a0 The Chorus performance schedule is possibly the busiest in the country, consisting of up to fourteen different sets of repertoire for a total of 45 concerts.\n|,|title|:||,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Houston Children's Chorus|,|bio|:|The Houston Children\u2019s Chorus was founded in 1989 by Director Stephen Roddy. More than 200 children in grades two through eight are enrolled in Chorus activities, including a Music in The Schools program for inner-city schools that cannot afford a music teacher. The Chorus represents the diverse cultures of Houston and performs at numerous civic events throughout the year. It has been featured with the Houston Symphony, Houston Symphony POPS, Masterworks Chorus, Houston Choral Society, and Rice University Chorale. Along with President George H. W. Bush, the Chorus was featured on Glad Tidings, a recording of the Houston Symphony POPS. The Houston Children\u2019s Chorus has performed for the U.S. President on 34 occasions and was featured in the national broadcast of the \u201cCelebration of the Life of Barbara Bush.\u201d Favorite performances include the recording of the Blue Bell Ice Cream commercial, a concert with Celine Dion, the opening ceremonies of the 2004 Super Bowl with Josh Groban, the premiere of a major commissioned work at Carnegie Hall entitled \u201cHeartsongs\u201d, and most recently, the world premiere of the opera, \u201cCan We Know the Sound of Forgiveness\u201d by internationally recognized composer, Gabriela Ortiz. The Chorus will premiere a new commissioned work, \u201cLessons Learned From Kids\u201d at Carnegie Hall in June, 2025.\n|,|title|:|Stephen Roddy, founder and director|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} MAHLER  Symphony No. 3

data-filter="[2025 06|2025 06|2025 06|2025 06|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][June|June|June|June|][[{|term_id|:2184,|name|:|Livestream|,|slug|:|livestream-concerts|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2184,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:22,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS Series|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:8,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" Spanning 50 years and 29 films, John Williams’s and Steven Spielberg’s legendary partnership has created unparalleled movie magic. Relive the unforgettable music from Jaws, Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler’s List, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more in this symphonic celebration of Hollywood’s dynamic duo. https://houstonsymphony.wistia.com/medias/v1cykrnfpw What to Expect: A magical, nostalgic celebration of one of Hollywood’s greatest creative partnerships Hear one iconic movie theme after the next, each brought to powerful life by the full Houston Symphony An unforgettable experience for the whole family {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Steven Reineke|,|bio|:|Steven Reineke has established himself as one of North America\u2019s leading conductors of popular music. In addition to his role as Principal POPS Conductor of the Houston Symphony, this season, he celebrates his 10th\u00a0anniversary as music director of The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Additionally, he is principal pops conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2025 06|][toyota-center|][June|][[{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Symphony Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:21,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli returns to the Toyota Center this June, performing live with the Houston Symphony! Among the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry, Bocelli is one of the best-selling classical artists of all time, having sold nearly 90 million records worldwide. Hear performances from Bocelli’s beloved repertoire, including classic arias, crossover hits, and famed love songs, along with selections from his uplifting solo album, Believe. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Andrea Bocelli|,|bio|:||,|title|:|tenor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2025 06|2025 06|][jones-hall|jones-hall|][June|June|][[{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Symphony Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:21,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" Experience the return of a beloved animated classic on the big screen like never before! Join the quirky duo of Carl, a cantankerous 78-year-old balloon salesman, and Russell, an adventurous 8-year-old stowaway, as they embark on a laugh-out-loud and touching journey to a hidden world full of thrills and surprises. Enjoy this captivating film projected on a massive screen, accompanied by the Houston Symphony performing Michael Giacchino’s Academy Award-winning score live. It’s an unforgettable cinematic event that combines nostalgia with the magic of live music! false

data-filter="[2025 06|2025 06|2025 06|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][June|June|June|][[{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Symphony Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:21,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score. All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. https://houstonsymphony.wistia.com/medias/853pgr3sum false

data-filter="[2025 07|2025 07|][hobby-center|hobby-center|][July|July|][[{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Symphony Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:21,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2320,|name|:|2024\u201325|,|slug|:|2024-25|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2320,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:58,|filter|:|raw|}]" Prepare for an exhilarating night as the Houston Symphony presents The Music of Journey! Combining full rock lighting, an amazing rock band, extraordinary vocalist Juan Del Castillo, and the sonic power of the Houston Symphony, you’ll hear one mega-hit after the next—from “Any Way You Want It” and “Wheel In the Sky” to “Faithfully” and “ “Don’t Stop Believin’”— as we celebrate one of the biggest bands of all time. https://houstonsymphony.wistia.com/medias/zjbdh9cfy7 {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Brent Havens|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2026 01|][jones-hall|][January|][[{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Symphony Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:21,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:2499,|name|:|2025\u201326|,|slug|:|2025-26|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:2499,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:1,|filter|:|raw|}]" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Jamaican music as Shaggy, the legendary artist behind hits like “It Wasn’t Me” and “Mr. Boombastic,” takes the stage with the Houston Symphony. This unique concert offers a captivating journey through the evolution of Reggae, showcasing its roots in mento, ska, and Rock Steady, all the way to contemporary Dance Hall. With Shaggy’s dynamic performance and rich storytelling, you’ll experience both his personal contributions and the broader cultural significance of Jamaican music. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening that blends iconic melodies with symphonic brilliance! {|with_image|:[],|without|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Shaggy|,|bio|:||,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:false,|bio_image|:false,|full_image|:false}]}