The Bach vs. Vivaldi Experience
March 27 and 28, 2009
Hear all six Brandenburg Concertos… the Goldberg Variations and the Magnificat alongside Vivaldi’s jewel-like concertos and his Gloria in this two-day event in Houston Baptist University’s new Joella and Stewart Morris Cultural Arts Center.
Celebrating the heritage of the two composers, sample German and Italian food and beverages served all day in Café Baroque. Learn more about Bach and Vivaldi through exhibits and activities. Break up your day by visiting the permanent HBU museums—the Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts, the Dunham Bible Museum and the Museum of Southern History.
See all of these events by buying a PowerPass for $150
or buy individual tickets starting at $15!
To purchase a PowerPass, please call the Houston Symphony Customer Service Center at (713) 224-7575.
March 27, 2009
| 7:00 PM |
Harpsichord vs. Piano: Comparing Bach’s Italian Concerto in a
lecture performance
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8:00 PM |
Brandenburg 2 and 5
Hans Graf, conductor
Bach: Brandenburg Concert No. 2
Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C major
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 for Flute, Violin and Harpsichord |
March 28, 2009
| 11:00 AM |
The Baroque Bowl
Brett Mitchell, conductor
For families with children ages 4-11
The Venice Red Hairs take on the Leipzig White Hairs for the musical championship of the era.
Pre-concert activities for children begin at 10 AM.
Pre-concert activities include Instrument Petting Zoo and youth performances of early keyboard works; including the Anna Magdalena Notebook.
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| 2:00 PM |
The Red Priest vs. the Cantor of Leipzig
Discussion with performance
What made the music of Bach and Vivaldi so compelling? Learn about their ideas—then hear those ideas come to life in their music.
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| 3:30 PM |
Brandenburg 4 and 6 & Vivaldi Gloria
Hans Graf, conductor
Houston Symphony Chorus
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| 6:00 PM |
Goldberg Variations
Hearing the Variations live is a delightful pilgrimage every music-lover should make. Enjoy Bach at his most sophisticated and most charming.
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| 7:30 PM |
Brandenburg 1 & Magnificat
Hans Graf, conductor
Houston Symphony Chorus
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Bach: Magnificat |
Yo-Yo Ma
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
8 pm
“His playing was utterly natural and beautiful...Melodies sang. Bravura passages came effortlessly...thrilling music poured from Ma and theorchestra.” – Charles Ward, The Houston Chronicle
The many-faceted career of Yo-Yo Ma testifies to his search for ways to reach audiences. Whether performing a new concerto, revisiting a familiar work, or exploring non-western cultures, Ma finds connections that stimulate the imagination. The winner of 14 GRAMMY® Awards, Ma will captivate you with his musical genius and personality.
Hans Graf, conductor
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Program to include:
Schumann: Cello Concerto
Bloch: Schelomo Hebraic Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra
Only full 6, 9 or 18-concert subscribers can purchase Yo-Yo Ma before April 2009. Subscribe to get your seats today!
Symphony Specials Pricing |
Opening
Night |
Music of
the Eagles |
Handel’s Messiah |
Bill Cosby |
Yo-Yo Ma |
Grand Tier Boxes |
$120 |
$95 |
$70 |
$110 |
$180 |
Rows A & B |
— |
$95 |
— |
$110 |
$170 |
Front Orchestra |
$110 |
$85 |
$45 |
$100 |
$160 |
Center Orchestra |
$110 |
$80 |
$60 |
$95 |
$150 |
Grand Tier |
$80 |
$55 |
$50 |
$85 |
$100 |
Mid Orchestra |
$80 |
$65 |
$50 |
$85 |
$120 |
Upper Orchestra |
$60 |
$45 |
$30 |
$70 |
$80 |
Front Mezzanine |
$50 |
$40 |
$30 |
$60 |
$70 |
Upper Mezzanine |
$40 |
$40 |
$25 |
$60 |
$70 |
Front Balcony |
— |
$35 |
— |
$50 |
$60 |
Upper Balcony |
— |
$25 |
— |
$45 |
$50 |
The Bach vs. Vivaldi Experience Power Pass*
| Individual |
$150 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) |
$300 |
| Student (full time student, with valid picture ID) |
$30 |
*Premium seating for all events
To purchase a PowerPass call (713) 224-7575.
The Bach vs. Vivaldi Experience
Individual Events |
Premium Seats
General Admission |
Regular Seats
General Admission |
| Brandenburg 2 and 5 |
$35 |
$20 |
| The Baroque Bowl |
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Adult |
$19 |
$19 |
Children |
$12 |
$12 |
| The Red Priest vs. the Cantor of Leipzig |
$20 |
$15 |
| Goldberg Variations |
$30 |
$20 |
| Brandenburg 1 & Magnificat |
$35 |
$20 |