Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees & Beyond

Steven Reineke has established himself as one of North America’s leading conductors of popular music. In addition to his role as Principal POPS Conductor of the Houston Symphony, this season, he celebrates his 10^th anniversary 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.

The Finnish word Rajaton translates as “boundless”—a word that so accurately describes the way this six-voice a cappella ensemble approaches music. Rajaton is Finland’s 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’s 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.