Known for his wide range of repertoire and creative programming, the distinguished Austrian conductor Hans Graf is one of today's most highly respected musicians. Mr. Graf was chosen to be the Music Director of the Houston Symphony in 2000 and began his tenure with the orchestra in September 2001.

Michael Krajewski began his role as principal pops conductor of the Houston Symphony starting in the 2000-2001 season. Currently principal pops conductor of the New Mexico Symphony, the Long Beach Symphony and the Jacksonville Symphony, Krajewski is known for his contagious enthusiasm and delightful sense of humor.

Robert Franz begins his tenure as Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony with the 2008-2009 season. Eminent composer Bright Sheng has praised Franz for his “extremely musical and passionate approach towards music making” and critics have hailed his “masterly pace, emphasis and technical control” calling his conducting “viscerally thrilling.”