About this concert
Overview
Having spent much of his life under Joseph Stalin’s soviet regime, Shostakovich deeply resented the government’s control over an artist’s creativity. After his modernistic opera Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District was met with hostility and possible threats from the official Soviet newspaper, Shostakovich made his “comeback” with his ambiguously nationalistic Fifth Symphony. For years critics and music historians have debated whether or not the “Soviet pride” in the Fifth was genuine or not. Is it satiric rebellion or heartfelt contrition? While we may never know, you will be riveted experiencing this sweeping, melodic masterpiece.
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Barber: Violin Concerto
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
Artists
Christian Arming, conductor
James Ehnes, violin
YOUTH
CONCERT
Special Announcement for April 8th Concert!
Bring a young person to the Houston Symphony on April 8th. The Houston Symphony and Fidelity FutureStage® are working together to provide opportunities for young people to experience the arts. Each adult who buys a ticket to the April 8 concert will receive one free ticket* for a student (ages 8 to 18). Current ticket holders who would like the additional student ticket should call Houston Symphony Customer Service at (713) 224-7575, M-Sat, 10am - 6pm.
Pre-concert activities for students and adults begin at 7:00pm:
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Learn the basics of conducting playing Wii Music
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Go for a backstage tour of Jones Hall
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Visit the instrument zoo to discover new talents
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Get creative at the arts and crafts station
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Watch performances by Houston's Fidelity FutureStage students
* One free ticket is available for each full-price ticket purchased.
Fidelity FutureStage program is an arts education initiative of Fidelity Investments. In partnership with the Houston Symphony, the program provide resources, mentoring and performance opportunities for young musicians in Houston public schools.
