Concerts

data-filter="[2018 06|][miller-outdoor-theatre|][June|][[{|term_id|:1636,|name|:|Community|,|slug|:|community|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1636,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:20,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Glittering lochs, emerald-green Highlands, misty peaks, and age-old ruins kindled the spark of Mendelssohn’s inspiration in his delightful “Scottish” Symphony, a vivid sonic snapshot filled with wistful melodies and infectious rhythmic verve. Elim Chan, Principal Guest Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, joins the Houston Symphony. Bruch’s lively concerto is one of the most popular in the repertoire, and shines at the hands of 2018 Sphinx Award winner and Houston native Rubén Rengel. This concert is sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Click to view all our 2018 summer concerts at Miller Outdoor Theatre. While parking at Miller Outdoor Theatre is always free, it can be a chore on weekends! Consider taking advantage of convenient access to Miller Outdoor Theatre by riding METRORail to and from the performance. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Elim Chan|,|bio|:|Born in Hong Kong, Elim Chan became the first female winner of the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition in December 2014. As a result, she held the position of assistant conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra in the 2015-16 season and was appointed to the Dudamel Fellowship program with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the 2016-17 season.\nBeginning this season, Elim holds the position as principal conductor of the orchestra of NorrlandsOperan with a symphony season in Ume\u00e5 and concert tours in Sweden, including stops at Stockholm Konserthuset and G\u00f6teborg Konserthuset. She becomes principal guest conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.\nHighlights this season include debuts with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, NDR Radiophilharmonie Hannover, Orchestra national de Lyon, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Antwerp Symphony Orchestra and the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, among others. Elim will return to the London Symphony Orchestra for concerts in London and at the Music Academy of the West near Santa Barbara, and to the Orquesta Filarm\u00f3nica de Universidad Nacional Aut\u00f3noma de Mexico where she is principal guest conductor.\nRecent notable highlights include her North American debuts with orchestras in Berkeley, Detroit and Chicago; the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra; the Lucerne Festival with the Lucerne Festival Academy Orchestra; Orchestra Philharmonie Luxembourg; National Orchestra of Belgium; The Australian Youth Orchestra and Orquesta Filarm\u00f3nica de Gran Canaria as well as a return visit to the Hong Kong Philharmonic.\nPrevious engagements include her debuts with National Arts Centre Orchestra, Ottawa, and in 2012, with the Orchestre de la Francophonie as part of the NAC Summer Music Institute where she worked with Pinchas Zukerman, her participation in the Musical Olympus Festival in St. Petersburg, workshops with the Cabrillo Festival and Baltimore orchestras (with Marin Alsop, Gerard Schwarz and Gustav Meier). She also took part in masterclasses with Bernard Haitink in Lucerne in 2015.\nElim Chan holds degrees from Smith College and the University of Michigan where she served as music director of the University of Michigan Campus Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Pops Orchestra. She received the Bruno Walter Conducting Scholarship in 2013.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:| Rub\u00e9n Rengel|,|bio|:|Venezuelan violinist Rub\u00e9n Rengel, 22, winner of the 2018 annual Sphinx Competition, is currently pursuing his master\u2019s degree at Rice University\u2019s Shepherd School of Music under the guidance of Paul Kantor. He earned his bachelor\u2019s degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music as a student of Jaime Laredo and won the CIM Concerto Competition (2014), the Anna Y. Tringas Award for excellence in violin performance at CIM (2013) and the Juan Bautista Plaza National Violin Competition of Venezuela (2011). \nAs a soloist, he has appeared with the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra, the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, the CIM Orchestra, Virtuosi de Caracas, Filarmon\u00eda Caracas and Arcos Juveniles de Caracas, working with conductors such as Theodore Kuchar, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Carl Topilow, Andrew Grams and Ulyses Ascanio. \nRub\u00e9n has performed at the Teatro Teresa Carre\u00f1o in Caracas as a soloist, at the Kennedy Center as a representative of CIM, at Carnegie Hall with the New York String Orchestra Seminar and on tour with the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra. He has been concertmaster of the New York Orchestra Seminar, the Shepherd Symphony Orchestra, the CIM Orchestra, the Aspen Conducting Academy Orchestra and assistant concertmaster of the Aspen Festival Orchestra. \nRub\u00e9n attended the Perlman Music Program Chamber Music Workshop and the Meadowmount School of Music. An avid chamber musician, he is a member of the Autana Trio, which won the bronze medal at the 2015 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. His chamber music coaches have included Sharon Robinson, Merry Peckham, Joel Smirnoff, Norman Fischer, James Dunham, Donald Weilerstein, Peter Salaff, Itzhak Perlman and Joseph Silverstein. He has participated in master classes with the Brentano String Quartet, Quatuor \u00c9b\u00e8ne, Sylvia Rosenberg, Leon Fleisher, Peter Wiley and the Mir\u00f3 Quartet. \nRub\u00e9n began violin at age 3, studying at the National System of Youth Orchestras of Venezuela (El Sistema) until 6. He later studied at the Emil Friedman Conservatory and School in Caracas with Maestro Ivan P\u00e9rez N\u00fa\u00f1ez for 11 years. His performances of Venezuelan folk music and Jazz, allow him to develop a talent for improvisation. Rub\u00e9n also has a strong interest in the art of conducting.\n|,|title|:|violin|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} WEBER Overture to Der Freischütz BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3, Scottish

data-filter="[2018 06|][miller-outdoor-theatre|][June|][[{|term_id|:1636,|name|:|Community|,|slug|:|community|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1636,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:20,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" One of the best loved symphonies of all time takes center stage as the Houston Symphony performs Tchaikovsky’s impassioned Fifth, a soul-searching journey of brooding melancholy, aching beauty, and final triumph. The Houston Symphony’s own John Parker dazzles in Böhme’s romantic concerto. Plus, immerse yourself in the shimmering orchestral colors of Theofanidis’ Rainbow Body. This concert is sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Click to view all our 2018 summer concerts at Miller Outdoor Theatre. While parking at Miller Outdoor Theatre is always free, it can be a chore on weekends! Consider taking advantage of convenient access to Miller Outdoor Theatre by riding METRORail to and from the performance. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Nicholas Hersh|,|bio|:|Nicholas Hersh is associate conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and artistic director of the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras. Since joining the BSO as assistant conductor in 2014, he has continued to make his mark on the mid-Atlantic region with exciting, innovative programming\u2014notably as conductor and co-curator of the acclaimed BSO Pulse series, bringing together indie bands and orchestral musicians in unique collaborations.\nNicholas directs the BSO\u2019s educational and family programming, including the celebrated Academy for adult amateur musicians, as well as a variety of classical and popular programs. He made his BSO subscription debut when he stepped in for an indisposed Yan Pascal Tortelier, and has since conducted the BSO in a set of subscription concerts each season.\nIn the 2017-18 season, Nicholas debuted with the Alexandria and Asheville Symphonies and conducted the BSO with pianist Joyce Yang. He debuted with the North Carolina Symphony in 2017, and he has appeared with the New World and Southern Great Lakes Symphonies, the New Jersey and Auburn Symphony Orchestras, and the National Repertory Orchestra. He is a frequent collaborator and guest faculty at the Peabody Conservatory as well as the BSO\u2019s OrchKids program for Baltimore City schoolchildren.\nNicholas grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and started his musical training with the cello. He earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Stanford University and a master\u2019s degree in conducting from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, studying with David Effron and Arthur Fagen. In 2011 and 2012, he was a conducting fellow with the prestigious Aspen Conducting Academy, studying with mentors Robert Spano, Hugh Wolff and Larry Rachleff, and has participated in master classes with Bernard Haitink and Michael Tilson Thomas. Nicholas is a two-time recipient of the Solti Foundation Career Assistance Award.\nNicholas is a skilled arranger and orchestrator. He\u2019s had frequent arrangement commissions from the BSO as well as from the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, the National Repertory Orchestra and the Jackson Symphony. His symphonic arrangement of Queen\u2019s Bohemian Rhapsody saw worldwide success as a viral YouTube hit.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|John Parker|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Associate Principal|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/musicians\/john-parker\/|}],|without|:[]} THEOFANIDIS Rainbow Body BÖHME/FOSS Trumpet Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

data-filter="[2018 06|][miller-outdoor-theatre|][June|][[{|term_id|:1636,|name|:|Community|,|slug|:|community|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1636,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:20,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Gershwin’s jazz-tinged Concerto positively brims with youthful energy and high spirits, and there’s no one better to bring it to life than virtuoso jazz pianist Aaron Diehl. Composed before the outbreak of World War I, Vaughan Williams’ brilliant love letter to London offers up a slice of big-city life, from bustling streets to Big Ben’s chimes. This concert is sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Click to view all our 2018 summer concerts at Miller Outdoor Theatre. While parking at Miller Outdoor Theatre is always free, it can be a chore on weekends! Consider taking advantage of convenient access to Miller Outdoor Theatre by riding METRORail to and from the performance. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Jessica Cottis|,|bio|:|Hailed as \u201cone to watch,\u201d Jessica Cottis is a charismatic figure who brings dynamism, intensity and clarity to her performances. Recent career highlights include appearances with the London, Royal and Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestras; the London, Malm\u00f6, G\u00e4lve, Sydney, BBC and New Zealand Symphony Orchestras; the BBC National Orchestra of Wales; the BBC Concert Orchestra; Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi (laVerdi); l\u2019Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo; Orquestra Simf\u00f2nica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya; the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and a recording with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.\nIn the 2018-19 season, Jessica debuts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and revisits the City of London Sinfonia, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, laVerdi, Barcelona\u2019s OBC, Canberra Symphony Orchestra and Melbourne\u2019s Monash Academy Orchestra. She also conducts premieres of two new opera commissions for London\u2019s Royal Opera House and film with live orchestra productions of ET, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Casino Royale, Vertigo, Fantasia and The Addams Family.\nHer posts have included assistant conductor at the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (2009-2011), fellow in conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (2009-2011) and assistant conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (2012-2014), where she was lauded as \u201cone of the big hopes for change.\u201d Jessica became principal conductor of the Glasgow New Music Expedition in 2014 and associate member of the Royal Academy of Music in 2015.\nBorn in Australia and a dual British-Australian citizen, Jessica was awarded a first class honors degree in organ, piano and musicology from the Australian National University and continued her studies with Marie-Claire Alain in Paris, winning awards from the Royal Philharmonic Society and Royal College of Organists. A wrist injury halted her playing career, and after reading law, she began conducting studies in 2006 with Colin Metters and Sir Colin Davis at the Royal Academy of Music. Jessica was awarded the Academy\u2019s top conducting prizes upon graduation and was also a Manson Fellow in composition. Her mentors have included Vladimir Ashkenazy and Donald Runnicles.\nJessica has filmed projects for Play School (ABC Australia), CBeebies (BBC) and the Royal Opera House and has appeared on the BBC Woman’s Hour special, World Service, Today, Maestro at the Opera and other programs. She has also conducted projects with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Sistema Scotland and London\u2019s Royal Philharmonic Society. Jessica lives in South London and spends her free time taking helicopter flying lessons.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Aaron Diehl|,|bio|:|Pianist Aaron Diehl is one of the most sought after jazz virtuosos, consistently playing with what The New York Times describes as \u201cmelodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint.\u201d With his meticulously thought-out performances, collaborations and compositions, Aaron is a leading force in jazz today.\nRecent career highlights include serving as music director for the Jazz at Lincoln Center New Orleans Songbook concert series; the New York premiere of Philip Glass\u2019 complete Etudes; collaboration with the Spanish flamenco guitarist Dani De Mor\u00f3n; and touring with Grammy\u00ae-nominated jazz singer C\u00e9cile McLorin Salvant, bassist Paul Sikivie and drummer Lawrence Leathers at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Jazz in Marciac, Newport Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Istanbul Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott\u2019s and La Cigale.\nHis second album on Mack Avenue Records, Space, Time, Continuum, emphasizes intergenerational artistic collaboration with performances by Benny Golson (tenor saxophone), Joe Temperley (baritone saxophone), Quincy Davis (drums) and David Wong (bass) playing Aaron\u2019s original compositions. The title track, featuring vocalist Charenee Wade, was co-written by Salvant. The Bespoke Man\u2019s Narrative (2013), his first album (Mack Avenue Records), reached No.1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart and was hailed by JazzTimes for displaying \u201cprecision and polish.\u201d His other albums include Live at The Players (2010) and Live at Caramoor (2008).\nAaron\u2019s recent collaborations with internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles include: Warren Wolf, Lew Tabackin, Matt Wilson, Wycliffe Gordon, Wynton Marsalis and his Septet and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. As one of the youngest-ever Monterey Jazz Festival Commission Artists, Aaron composed Three Streams of Expression in 2014, a work dedicated to pianist and composer John Lewis. His awards include the Jazz Journalists Association Award for Up and Coming Musician (2013), the Prix du Jazz Classique (2012) and the Cole Porter Fellowship (2011) from the American Pianists Association. He was the inaugural artistic director of the Catskill Jazz Factory.\nAaron is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he studied with Kenny Barron, Eric Reed and Oxana Yablonskaya. He lives in Harlem and enjoys spending time in the sky when not on tour or recording. As a licensed pilot, one of his favorite planes is the Beechcraft Bonanza.\n|,|title|:|piano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} ELGAR Froissart, Concert Overture GERSHWIN Concerto in F VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Symphony No. 2, A London Symphony

data-filter="[2018 06|][miller-outdoor-theatre|][June|][[{|term_id|:1636,|name|:|Community|,|slug|:|community|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1636,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:20,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Three sailors on shore leave paint the town red in Bernstein’s brash, breezy music from the ballet Fancy Free. Composed during a time of personal hardship, Schumann’s noble and triumphant Second Symphony reminds us that we can overcome adversity through courage and resilience. This concert also affords the opportunity to hear the talented Silver Medalist from this year’s Ima Hogg Competition, Hyun Jae Lim. This concert is sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Click to view all our 2018 summer concerts at Miller Outdoor Theatre. While parking at Miller Outdoor Theatre is always free, it can be a chore on weekends! Consider taking advantage of convenient access to Miller Outdoor Theatre by riding METRORail to and from the performance. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Kensho Watanabe|,|bio|:|Kensho Watanabe is currently assistant conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra and was the inaugural conducting fellow of the Curtis Institute of Music from 2013 to 2015, under the mentorship of Yannick N\u00e9zet-S\u00e9guin. In April 2017, he came to worldwide attention by stepping in at the last minute for an indisposed N\u00e9zet-S\u00e9guin to make his critically acclaimed subscription debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra and pianist Daniil Trifonov. \nEqually at home in both symphonic and operatic repertoire, Kensho has led numerous operas with the Curtis Opera Theatre, most recently Puccini\u2019s La rondine in 2017 and La boh\u00e8me in 2015. He served as assistant conductor to N\u00e9zet-S\u00e9guin on a new production of Strauss\u2019 Elektra at Montreal Opera.\nSymphonic highlights include conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra with Hilary Hahn, plus re-engagements with the Orchestre M\u00e9tropolitain, Alabama Symphony Orchestra and the San Diego Symphony where he is a conducting fellow.\nAn accomplished violinist, Kensho received his master\u2019s degree in music from the Yale School of Music and served as a substitute violinist in the Philadelphia Orchestra, 2012-2016.Cognizant of the importance of the training and development of young musicians, he has served on the staff of the Greenwood Music Camp since 2007, currently serving as the orchestra conductor. \nKensho Watanabe is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied with distinguished conducting pedagogue Otto-Werner Mueller. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Yale College, where he studied molecular, cellular and developmental biology.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Hyun Jae Lim|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Silver Medal Winner, 2018 Ima Hogg Competition|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} BERNSTEIN Three Dance Variations from Fancy Free Concerto TBA SCHUMANN Symphony No. 2

data-filter="[2018 07|][cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion|][July|][[{|term_id|:1636,|name|:|Community|,|slug|:|community|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1636,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:20,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" This free Independence Eve spectacular, which has been a tradition at The Pavilion for 28 years, features the Houston Symphony in a selection of patriotic favorites, presented by The Woodlands Development Company. Tickets are not required. Click to view all our 2018 concerts at the Pavilion. This event will be at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. Click to learn more about this event. Houston Symphony programming at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is supported in part through an endowed fund created by George & Cynthia Mitchell. false

data-filter="[2018 07|][miller-outdoor-theatre|][July|][[{|term_id|:1636,|name|:|Community|,|slug|:|community|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1636,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:20,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" The Fourth of July just wouldn’t be complete without the 1812 Overture, The Stars and Stripes Forever and the Houston Symphony’s annual Star-Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre! Enjoy a host of patriotic favorites under the stars featuring Broadway’s Ryan Silverman (Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera). It’s all topped off by a spectacular fireworks display. This concert is sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Click to view all our 2018 summer concerts at Miller Outdoor Theatre. While parking at Miller Outdoor Theatre is always free, it can be a chore on weekends! Consider taking advantage of convenient access to Miller Outdoor Theatre by riding METRORail to and from the performance. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Steven Reineke|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Principal POPS Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/steven-reineke\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Ryan Silverman|,|bio|:|Ryan Silverman has starred in Side Show on Broadway, for which he received a Drama Desk nomination for best actor. Other Broadway credits include star turns as Billy Flynn in Chicago and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. He received Drama Desk and Drama League nominations for his performance as Giorgio in CSC\u2019s production of Passion. He has appeared at the Kennedy Center as Sir Lancelot alongside Brian Stokes Mitchell in Camelot and as Terry Connor in Side Show. Internationally, Ryan starred in the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre du Ch\u00e2telet’s acclaimed production of Passion, opposite Natalie Dessay, and as Tony in the Olivier-nominated 2008 West End production of West Side Story. He recently starred in the concert version of West Side Story with the Philadelphia Orchestra and in The Golden Apple at New York’s City Center Encores!\nOther credits include Cry-Baby on Broadway, Finian\u2019s Rainbow (Irish Repertory Theater) and The Most Happy Fella at New York City Opera. He recently made his debut at Paper Mill Playhouse, starring in Ken Ludwig\u2019s A Comedy of Tenors. Ryan starred as Sky in the first national tour of Mamma Mia! and as Jose in the world premiere of the new musical Carmen at La Jolla Playhouse. He has also played the role of Rapunzel\u2019s Prince in Into The Woods at the MUNY. \nRegional credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy), Cinderella (Prince), Grease (Danny), Hello Dolly! (Cornelius), Assassins (John Wilkes Booth), Sweeney Todd (Anthony), Forever Plaid (Smudge) and Blood Brothers (Eddie Lyons). TV and film stints include: The Good Fight, Gossip Girl, Five Minarets in New York, Sex and the City 2 and True Blood. \nRyan has performed his club act in New York’s Caf\u00e9 Carlyle in a month-long residency, as well as Feinstein\u2019s at the Regency. Concert performances include engagements here and with The New York Pops (Carnegie Hall); the Seattle Symphony with Marvin Hamlisch; the Philadelphia Orchestra; the Philly and Cincinnati Pops; the Vancouver, Detroit and Edmonton Symphony Orchestras; and Utah Symphony, among others.\n|,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2018 07|][jones-hall|][July|][[{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like The Beatles, but Classical Mystery Tour is more than just a rock concert. The show presents more than two dozen Beatles tunes performed exactly as they were originally recorded. Hear “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section, experience the beauty of “Yesterday” with an acoustic guitar and string quartet, enjoy the classical/rock blend on “I Am the Walrus,” and relish the cascading orchestral crescendo on “A Day in the Life.” Classical Mystery Tour is the best of The Beatles – from early Beatles music on through the solo years – like you’ve never heard them before. Many have called it “the best show the Beatles never did!” Listen to a concert preview: https://www.houstonsymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/HSYMP-051518-Classical-Mystery-Tour-30-Radio.mp3 false

data-filter="[2018 07|][jones-hall|][July|][[{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" AWR Music Productions, LLC is proud to present the official symphony concert world-tour Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY. Launched in conjunction with the twentieth anniversary of FINAL FANTASY, this concert tour features the music of Japanese video game composer Nobuo Uematsu and is conducted by Grammy award-winner Arnie Roth. This multimedia experience combines stirring screen images to match the soaring emotions of a symphony orchestra performing music from SQUARE ENIX’S world-renowned FINAL FANTASY video game series. © 2009, 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA   Watch a concert preview: Listen to a concert preview: https://www.houstonsymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/HSYMP-051518-Final-Fantasy-30-Radio.mp3 {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Arnie Roth|,|bio|:|Music Director Arnie Roth is a Grammy-winning artist known for his work with performers including Il Divo, Diana Ross, Jewel, The Irish Tenors, Charlotte Church, Peter Cetera, and Dennis DeYoung. Roth has conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Hollywood Bowl Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Dallas Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the BBC Symphony, the Czech National Chamber Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, the San Diego Symphony, the Winnipeg Symphony, the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, the Detroit Symphony, the Ravinia Festival Orchestra, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo Philharmonic and the Sydney Symphony.\nRoth is well known in the world of video game music for his work with Nobuo Uematsu and Square Enix as Music Director and Conductor of the \u201cDistant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY,\u201d\u201cDear Friends: music from FINAL FANTASY,\u201d\u201cMore Friends: music from FINAL FANTASY,\u201d\u201cVOICES: music from FINAL FANTASY,\u201d as well as his role as Music Director and Conductor of \u201cPLAY! A Video Game Symphony.\u201dHe was the winner of the Best Score Award at the 2003 DVD Premier Awards for his score for the film Barbie\u2122asRapunzel and was nominated for an Emmy in 2007 for his original song \u201cShine\u201d from the movie Barbie\u2122 in The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Roth has produced dozens of best selling CD\u2019s. For more information, visit www.awrmusic.com.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Susan Calloway |,|bio|:|Classically trained musician, Susan Calloway, joins Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy, as an exciting addition to her career as an award winning pop singer & songwriter. Susan’s commanding voice first caught the attention of Grammy award winner Arnie Roth, and the celebrated Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, a few years ago. Strongly believing that her vocals would compliment “Distant Worlds I: Music from Final Fantasy”, Susan performed “Memora De La Stona ” on there first audio CD. She has gone on to be featured on two additional Distant Worlds CD’s produced by Roth, performing “Melodies of Life”, “Suteki Da Ne”, “Answers”, and “Kiss Me Goodbye”.\nSusan’s first video game feature for Final Fantasy came a few years ago when Nobuo himself asked Susan to sing his new theme song for Final Fantasy XIV, “Answers “, making her a permanent part of the franchise. This spectacular seven-minute piece has become a Final Fantasy fan favorite at live performances and on the most recent Distant Worlds audio CD. In 2015, Susan went on to record a second theme song “Dragonsong” for Final Fantasy XIV extension Heavensward, and most recently a third theme, “Revolutions” for Final Fantasy XIV Extension Stormblood. Both of these themes received high praise from fans of the series. \nNow a familiar and celebrated addition to the game franchise, Susan has taken to the stage as the featured soloist for the Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy World Tour, performing sold out performances in cities all over the world. \nAs her voice continues to win her devoted fans across the globe, many video game fans have also come to embrace Susan’s own music as a singer songwriter and recording artist. Her single, “Time for This” was released in March of 2017 and enjoyed a front page feature on Itunes, received rave reviews by press – including the Famous Huntington Post, and was awarded “Song of the Year” by the Los Angeles Music Critic Award Association. With over one million website visits and thousands of followers, she is currently in the studio working on a full length CD. For more information on Susan’s music, tour schedule, or press inquiries, please visit http:\/\/www.susancalloway.com\n|,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2018 07|][jones-hall|][July|][[{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:7,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" The 2018 Donor & Subscriber Appreciation Concert, led by Associate Conductor Robert Franz, celebrates Annual Fund donors and subscribers who made the 2017-18 Season a success. Marimba soloist Ji Su Jung, first-prize winner of the recent Ima Hogg Competition, will be performing Concerto for Marimba and Strings by Emmanuel Séjourné. This concert is exclusively for Houston Symphony donors and subscribers. Seating is limited. For questions, please contact Michael Arlen, Associate Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts at 713-337-8529 or by email at michael.arlen@houstonsymphony.org. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Robert Franz|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Associate Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/robert-franz\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Ji Su Jung|,|bio|:|Gold medal winner, 2018 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition\n|,|title|:|marimba|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} BRAHMS/A. PARLOW Hungarian Dance Nos. 5 and 6 E. SÉJOURNÉ Concerto for Marimba and Strings RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances

data-filter="[2018 07|][jones-hall|][July|][[{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Relive all your favorite George Michael hits when the Houston Symphony pays tribute to an artist that was gone too soon. From “Faith” and “Careless Whisper” to “One More Try” and “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” you’ll be singing along in your seat. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Brent Havens|,|bio|:|Berklee-trained arranger\/conductor Brent Havens has written music for orchestras, feature films and virtually every kind of television. His TV work includes movies for networks such as ABC, CBS and ABC Family Channel Network, commercials, sports music for networks such as ESPN and even cartoons. Havens has also worked with the Doobie Brothers and the Milwaukee Symphony, arranging and conducting the combined group for Harley Davidson\u2019s 100th Anniversary Birthday Party Finale attended by over 150,000 fans. He has worked with some of the world’s greatest orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic in London, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, the Fort Worth Symphony, the Nashville Symphony, the Buffalo Philharmonic and countless others. Havens has conducted the Malaysian Philharmonic the past four years with our Music of Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin, Queen and Music of U2 shows.\nHavens recently completed the score for the film \u201cQuo Vadis,\u201d a Premier Pictures remake of the 1956 gladiator film. In 2013 he worked with the Baltimore Symphony and the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens to arrange and produce the music for the Thanksgiving Day halftime show between the Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, adapting both classical music and rock songs into a single four minute show. Havens is Arranger\/Guest Conductor for fourteen symphonic rock programs including the Music of Led Zeppelin, the Music of the Doors, the Music of Pink Floyd, the Music of the Eagles, the Music of Queen, the Music of Michael Jackson, the Music of The Who, The Music of Whitney Houston, the Music of The Rolling Stones, the Music of U2, Music of Journey, the Music of Elton John, the Music of David Bowie and the Music of Prince! Havens also premiered a full orchestral show for Lou Gramm, The Voice of Foreigner with Lou singing out front.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Juan Pablo Di Pace|,|bio|:|Juan Pablo Di Pace can currently be seen as Fernando on Netflix\u2019s number one hit show Fuller House. He is best known for his award-winning role of Jesus Christ in Mark Burnett and Roma Downey\u2019s A.D. The Bible Continues (2016 Movieguide Award for Best Actor) and his portrayal of Petros in Mamma Mia! The Movie alongside Meryl Streep.\nIn music, Juan Pablo\u2019s 2010 \u201cWe Wanna Rock\u201d was a number one hit in Europe and the face of the Certified Gold and Platinum record Call On Me by Eric Prydz, with whom he toured the world. Since Juan Pablo released his single, \u201cBroken,\u201d worldwide earlier this year, it has had 150,000 plays on Spotify. He has played to sold-out audiences at the exclusive Studio 54 in New York twice, at Los Angeles\u2019 El Cid venue, at Buenos Aires\u2019 Velma Caf\u00e9, and in Madrid at the Gran Via, Clamores, Arenal and Se Abre El Telon theatres. He is currently recording new music for imminent release and will continue to star in Season 4 of Fuller House as well as in a film called New Boy about his life. He currently lives in Los Angeles.\n|,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2018 07|][cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion|][July|][[{|term_id|:1636,|name|:|Community|,|slug|:|community|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1636,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:20,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" The music of a rock legend and the magic of the Houston Symphony unite on The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Main Stage. David Bowie led popular music for over five decades, constantly innovating and reimagining every aspect of the musical experience. Now, his music comes to life once more on our stage. We’ll see you on the lawn! Click to view all our 2018 concerts at the Pavilion. This event will be at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. Click to Buy Tickets Houston Symphony programming at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is supported in part through an endowed fund created by George & Cynthia Mitchell. false

data-filter="[2018 07|][jones-hall|][July|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" The most famous four notes in history transform into a colossal epic of tragedy, triumph and Fate in Beethoven’s towering Fifth Symphony. Experience this astounding masterpiece for the ages in a blockbuster all-Beethoven program that also features some of the composer’s most famous overtures. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Aram Demirjian|,|bio|:|Aram Demirjian is sought after for his dynamic performances, insightful interpretations, and charismatic rapport with audiences. American-born and of Armenian descent, Demirjian is Music Director of Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and maintains an active guest conducting schedule, including an ongoing relationship with The Philadelphia Orchestra.\nRecently completing his first season as Music Director Designate with Knoxville Symphony Orchestra (KSO), Demirjian is already leaving his mark on the region\u2019s musical culture with creative programming, innovative collaborations and energetic community engagement, which has spurred substantial growth in concert attendance. He conducts 14 weeks on the upcoming KSO season, including partnerships with Appalachian Ballet, Knoxville Poet Laureate R.B. Morris, and the genre-busting chamber group PROJECT Trio, plus repertoire ranging from Bach to Carmina Burana to a world premiere KSO commission by American composer Michael Schachter.\nDemirjian also enjoys numerous collaborations with The Philadelphia Orchestra, with which he conducted family and education programs in the 2016-17 season and served as a cover conductor for Music Director Yannick N\u00e9zet-S\u00e9guin and Principal Guest Conductor St\u00e9phane Den\u00e8ve. In 2017-18, Demirjian\u2019s calendar includes two additional programs in Philadelphia, debuts with Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra, Orquesta Sinf\u00f3nico de Miner\u00eda, the New York-based Camerata Notturna, a re-engagement with Omaha Symphony, and a return to his alma mater to conduct the New England Conservatory Symphony. Past highlights include appearances with Minnesota Orchestra, the St. Louis, Indianapolis and San Antonio symphonies, Louisiana Philharmonic and Lausanne Chamber Orchestra. His past performances of Handel\u2019s Messiah with Kansas City Symphony were noted for their \u201czeal and fresh perspective\u201d (KC Metropolis).\nDemirjian is nationally recognized for his commitment to exploring new concert formats. As Associate Conductor of Kansas City Symphony (KCS), he was instrumental in creating Classics Uncorked, a weeknight series that enhances the concert hall experience with thematic programming, narration, visual effects, musical demonstrations, and audience interaction. In 2017, the League of American Orchestras awarded Knoxville Symphony Orchestra a distinguished Futures Fund Grant, in part to launch KSO UnStaged, a collaborative, multisensory, music-based event series taking place in unconventional spaces, from craft breweries to airplane hangers.\nDemirjian believes passionately that symphonic music should be available, accessible and affordable for all, and he has been deeply involved in the education and community outreach activities of the orchestras he has served. In April 2016, he partnered with the non-profit Arts in Prison to curate and host a Beethoven-themed performance, featuring musicians from KCS, for inmates at the Lansing Correctional Facility. As an educator, he has created and conducted education and family concerts for orchestras across the country that have reached over 50,000 young people annually. Demirjian has served on the conducting faculty of New England Conservatory Preparatory School and appeared as conductor of the 2014 Massachusetts All State Orchestra. He is a noted public speaker, presenting talks for civic and community organizations in cities where he has performed.\nA champion of new music, Demirjian recently conducted the Southeast premiere and second-ever performance of Matthew Aucoin\u2019s Evidence, a highlight of the 2017 Big Ears Festival. Demirjian was a guest conductor at the 2014 Tanglewood Festival of Contemporary Music and the 2013 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music. He has performed alongside Yo-Yo Ma and members of the Silk Road Ensemble on a Silk Road commission and has collaborated with John Adams in a performance and colloquium on Adams\u2019 The Wound Dresser.\nDemirjian is the recipient of a 2017 Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award and holds the 2011 Robert J. Harth Conducting Prize from Aspen Music Festival, where he was a three-time Conducting Fellow in the Aspen Conducting Academy. He has appeared in masterclasses with renowned conductors including Bernard Haitink at the Lucerne Easter Festival and Kurt Masur at Manhattan School of Music. Demirjian holds a Bachelor of Arts in music and government from Harvard University and a Master of Music in orchestral conducting from New England Conservatory.\n|,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} Beethoven Overture to Egmont Beethoven Overture to Coriolan Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3 Beethoven Symphony No. 5

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data-filter="[2018 08|][cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion|][August|][[{|term_id|:1636,|name|:|Community|,|slug|:|community|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1636,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:20,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" VIVA LAS VEGAS! We’re going all-in on the music of Las Vegas’ golden age. Get rockin’ and rollin’ with the music of Elvis, the feel of Sinatra and all the glorious tunes of Nevada’s brightest lights. Click to view all our 2018 concerts at the Pavilion. This event will be at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. Click to Buy Tickets Houston Symphony programming at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is supported in part through an endowed fund created by George & Cynthia Mitchell. false

data-filter="[2018 08|2018 09|2018 09|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][August|September|September|][[{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:18,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Roll the dice, shuffle the deck and throw on your most glamorous attire—we’re heading to Vegas, baby! No airfare’s required and everyone’s a winner as crooner Frankie Moreno, one of the most popular headliners in Vegas today, brings the hottest show on the Strip straight to you—hits of Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, and, of course, “the King” himself, Elvis Presley. Get ready to hit the musical jackpot in this evening of glitz, glamour and great entertainment. And remember: what happens in Jones Hall stays in Jones Hall. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Steven Reineke|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Principal POPS Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/steven-reineke\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Frankie Moreno|,|bio|:||,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2018 09|][cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion|][September|][[{|term_id|:1636,|name|:|Community|,|slug|:|community|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1636,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:20,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" The legendary music of John Williams performed live by the Houston Symphony! John Williams has scored more classics than we can count – from Star Wars to Jurassic Park to Indiana Jones. We can’t wait to have every triumphant tune stuck in our head in the weeks to follow. Click to view all our 2018 concerts at the Pavilion. This event will be at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. Click to Buy Tickets Houston Symphony programming at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is supported in part through an endowed fund created by George & Cynthia Mitchell. false

data-filter="[2018 09|][jones-hall|][September|][[{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:7,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" “[Yuja Wang] eats the world’s greatest keyboard challenges for breakfast with one hand tied behind her back.” –Los Angeles Times “She is, quite simply, the most dazzling, uncannily gifted pianist in the concert world today” (San Francisco Chronicle). Be part of the glamour of opening night as the one-and-only Yuja Wang brings her extraordinary artistry and trademark panache to Ravel’s virtuosic concerto and sparkling showstoppers for solo piano. A night of musical magic ends in Prokofiev’s vibrant, impassioned rendering of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Gustavo Gimeno|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Yuja Wang|,|bio|:||,|title|:|piano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} RAVEL  Alborado del gracioso RAVEL  Concerto for the Left Hand BARBER  Overture to The School for Scandal PROKOFIEV  Excerpts from Romeo & Juliet

data-filter="[2018 09|2018 09|2018 09|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][September|September|September|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" There is no other symphony like it. No music can match its drama, power and sheer impact. Dive into an awe-inspiring new season as Andrés leads Mahler’s epic saga of life, death and transcendence, a monumental journey that starts in the depths of despair, then channels the combined power of more than 250 musicians for an electrifying finale that shakes the rafters and soars to the heavens above. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Andr\u00e9s Orozco-Estrada|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Music Director|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/andres-orozco-estrada\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Nicole Heaston|,|bio|:||,|title|:|soprano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Kelley O\u2019Connor|,|bio|:||,|title|:|mezzo-soprano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Houston Symphony Chorus|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Betsy Cook Weber, director|,|small_image|:false,|bio_image|:false,|full_image|:false}]} IVES  Symphony No. 4, Prelude MAHLER  Symphony No. 2, Resurrection

data-filter="[2018 09|2018 09|2018 09|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][September|September|September|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Showstopping! Indisputably one of the greatest classical musicians in the world today, Grammy Award-winner Yefim Bronfman returns for Prokofiev’s scintillating concerto, a virtuosic whirlwind absolutely guaranteed to bring down the house. A program of Russian masterworks also spotlights Shostakovich’s spirited, slapstick Ninth and Prokofiev’s effervescent Classical throwback, a showpiece for the Houston Symphony’s virtuosity. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Andr\u00e9s Orozco-Estrada|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Music Director|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/andres-orozco-estrada\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Yefim Bronfman|,|bio|:||,|title|:|piano, Rochelle and Max Levit Distinguished Artist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} IVES  Symphony No. 4, Comedy PROKOFIEV  Piano Concerto No. 2 PROKOFIEV  Symphony No. 1, Classical SHOSTAKOVICH  Symphony No. 9

data-filter="[2018 09|][jones-hall|][September|][[{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:7,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed album Ingénue, k.d. lang will perform songs from Ingénue – including the GRAMMY® -award winning hit “Constant Craving” – along with hits from her 2004 album Hymns of the 49th Parallel. Note: This presentation does not include the Houston Symphony. VIP Packages Available false

data-filter="[2018 09|2018 09|2018 09|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][September|September|September|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" A stunning creative outpouring that arose from the tragic death of his young children, Dvořák’s Stabat Mater stands as one of the towering monuments of choral music, a soul-stirring meditation on grief and hope. An all-star cast joins the Houston Symphony and Chorus for this sublime and moving masterpiece, full of tender, luminous beauty that shines forth like a light in darkness. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Andr\u00e9s Orozco-Estrada|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Music Director|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/andres-orozco-estrada\/|}],|without|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Houston Symphony Chorus|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Betsy Cook Weber, director|,|small_image|:false,|bio_image|:false,|full_image|:false}]} DVOŘÁK  Stabat Mater

data-filter="[2018 10|2018 10|2018 10|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][October|October|October|][[{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:18,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" “See that girl, watch that scene, diggin’ the dancing queen…” From euphoric disco and chart-topping pop perfection to a movie and a hit Broadway musical, ABBA was—and is—a sensation. Dance, jive and have the time of your life as international vocal phenomenon Rajaton and the Houston Symphony bring you infectious hit after infectious hit. You know them, you love them: “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” and so many more. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Steven Reineke|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Principal POPS Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/steven-reineke\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Rajaton|,|bio|:||,|title|:|vocal ensemble|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2018 10|2018 10|][jones-hall|jones-hall|][October|October|][[{|term_id|:1035,|name|:|Family|,|slug|:|family-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1035,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:|Now in his tenth season, our Associate Conductor Robert Franz is ready to help your family create cherished memories. Buckle up! Our Family Series is taking you on a magical, musical quest on Saturday mornings.\r\n\r\nAlso, enjoy pre- and post-concert activities, including our Instrument Petting Zoo, young musician performances in the lobby as well as crafts and musical activities. \r\n\r\n|,|parent|:0,|count|:8,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Experience one of the most beloved children’s tales of all time in Prokofiev’s enchanting Peter and the Wolf, in which the courageous Peter and his animal friends outwit the fearsome Wolf. Plus, “Be Prepared” with your mightiest lion’s roar as the Houston Symphony plays popular songs from Disney’s The Lion King—“Hakuna Matata,” “The Circle of Life” and more! {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Robert Franz|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Associate Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/robert-franz\/|}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2018 10|][cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion|][October|][[{|term_id|:1636,|name|:|Community|,|slug|:|community|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1636,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:20,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1599,|name|:|Summer|,|slug|:|summer-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1599,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:25,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Get ready for tricks and treats at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Hocus Pocus Pops featuring the Houston Symphony. Click to view all our 2018 concerts at the Pavilion. This event will be at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. Click to Buy Tickets Houston Symphony programming at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is supported in part through an endowed fund created by George & Cynthia Mitchell. false

data-filter="[2018 10|2018 10|2018 10|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][October|October|October|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" It doesn’t get any more must-see than this. Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman is your conductor and soloist in a program of musical delights, including Bach’s crowd-pleasing concerto and Schumann’s rhythmic and rustic Fourth Symphony. To top it off, hear one of the most beloved symphonies ever composed in Mozart’s ingenious Symphony No. 40. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Itzhak Perlman|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor and violin|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} BACH  Violin Concerto in A Minor MOZART  Symphony No. 40 SCHUMANN  Symphony No. 4

data-filter="[2018 10|2018 10|2018 10|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][October|October|October|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Its hair-raising technical demands were deemed “unplayable” when first composed—but Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto has gone on to become one of the best known and best loved in the repertoire. You’re in good hands with Karen Gomyo, “an artist of rare musical command” (Chicago Tribune). Plus, enjoy the lush, cinematic sweep of music from Hitchcock’s Vertigo. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Fabien Gabel|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Karen Gomyo|,|bio|:||,|title|:|violin|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} HERRMANN  Vertigo Suite TCHAIKOVSKY  Violin Concerto KORNGOLD  Suite from The Sea Hawk TCHAIKOVSKY  The Tempest

data-filter="[2018 11|2018 11|2018 11|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][November|November|November|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Meet Anna I. Meet Anna II. They’re two sides of the same person—and they’re about to take you on one wild ride. From the storied composer-lyricist team of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, The Seven Deadly Sins follows two personas (one sensible, one sultry) on a seven-city pursuit of the American dream, with a different sin at every stop. The incredible Storm Large has earned rave reviews playing Anna everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center, and now brings her signature role to Houston. Part parody. Part poetry. All riveting. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Bramwell Tovey|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Storm Large|,|bio|:||,|title|:|vocalist (Anna)|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Hudson Shad|,|bio|:|Though the six-man ensemble Hudson Shad (five singers and a pianist) debuted officially in 1992, their nucleus formed in 1977 when three of them made their Carnegie Hall debuts as soloists in Penderecki\u2019s Magnificat. In 1989, the Arts at St. Ann\u2019s in Brooklyn asked bass Wilbur Pauley to contract a quartet to perform as The Family in Kurt Weill\u2019s Seven Deadly Sins with Marianne Faithfull. The response was favorable.\nOver the last quarter century, the Hudson Shad quartet has most likely racked up more performances as The Family in the Seven Deadly Sins than any other group in history. They have performed in over 50 different locations, from Arezzo to Zagreb, numbering over 100 performances worldwide. They participated in a staging of the work, in a double bill with Weill\u2019s Der Lindbergflug, at the Macerata Festival. They have twice recorded the work, once with Kurt Masur and the NY Philharmonic and once with Ms. Faithfull, Dennis Russell Davies and the RSO-Wien. In 2008, Hudson Shad was honored to participate in the Carnegie Hall premiere of the work, with Ute Lemper and the Toronto Symphony.\nOther orchestra appearances by Hudson Shad have featured more Weill: Kleine Mahagonny with the St.Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny at the Salzburg Festival. The Schubert bicentennial in 1997 found Hudson Shad returning to the NY Philharmonic for orchestral works with men\u2019s voices, and they performed Schubert songs using the Reger orchestrations with the Bruckner Orchestera in Linz. Hudson Shad debuted with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as “Wild Things” in Oliver Knussen’s Where the Wild Things Are, conducted by the composer. They have developed their own English translation of Stravinsky’s Renard and have performed it with Charles Dutoit at the Miyazaki Festival and at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. They performed Philip Glass’ Fall of the House of Usher with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (in a double bill with Sins), and they sang as the barbershop quartet in Music Man with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.\nIn 1999 Hudson Shad was featured on Broadway in a musical tribute to the legendary German singing group, The Comedian Harmonists: Band in Berlin. \nRecent performances include Sins with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 2017, and in 2018 with the Toledo Symphony and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. Also in 2018, they’ve sung hymns that Charles Ives used as the basis for his four Violin Sonatas, in tandem with pianist Jeremy Denk and violinist Stefan Jackiw, in Boston and NYC.\nThese performances in Houston mark the fourteenth location for the Shad family unit with Storm Large since their initial encounter at the Ojai Festival in June 2014.\nThe members of Hudson Shad appearing with the Houston Symphony are: Mark Bleeke, tenor; Eric Edlund, baritone; Peter Becker, bass\/baritone; and Wilbur Pauley, bass.\n|,|title|:|vocalists (The Family)|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} R. STRAUSS  “Dance of the Seven Veils” from Salome SCRIABIN  The Poem of Ecstasy WEILL  The Seven Deadly Sins

data-filter="[2018 11|2018 11|2018 11|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][November|November|November|][[{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:18,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" S’Wonderful! Fall in love with the beauty of Paris and the magic of Gershwin’s music as this 1951 classic film and Academy Award Best Picture winner comes to the big screen at Jones Hall, complete with live soundtrack by the Houston Symphony. Starring Gene Kelly as an American ex-GI who falls for Parisian Leslie Caron, the film weaves its romantic story with George and Ira Gershwin’s most unforgettable, enduring songs—“Embraceable You,” “I Got Rhythm” and many more—alongside jump-off-the-screen dance numbers and plenty of joie de vivre. Who could ask for anything more! {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Constantine Kitsopoulos|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2018 11|2018 11|2018 11|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][November|November|November|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" How glorious it is to behold pure genius at its prime in Mozart’s late, great Piano Concerto No. 22, written during an astoundingly prolific stretch in which the music poured forth as if fully formed. Celebrated pianist Inon Barnatan—“a true poet of the keyboard” (London Evening Standard)—is your soloist. Then, peer through a dazzling kaleidoscope of color with Brahms’ final symphony, whose radiant melodies ebb and flow like a sun-lit river. It’s a program of musical delights, this Thanksgiving with the Houston Symphony. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|David Danzmayr|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Inon Bernatan|,|bio|:||,|title|:|piano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} SUPPÉ  Overture to The Beautiful Galatea MOZART  Piano Concerto No. 22 BRAHMS  Symphony No. 4

data-filter="[2018 11|2018 12|2018 12|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][November|December|December|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Beethoven’s soulful and sparkling Piano Concerto No. 3 gets the superstar treatment from legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson, whose virtuosic artistry yields “a sound so lush it almost glistens” (Seattle Times). Then, immerse yourself in the soaring musical world of Sir Edward Elgar as renowned conductor Edo de Waart—a master of grand-scale symphonies—leads the composer’s lavish, heartfelt First. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Edo de Waart|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Garrick Ohlsson|,|bio|:||,|title|:|piano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} BEETHOVEN  Piano Concerto No. 3 ELGAR  Symphony No. 1

data-filter="[2018 12|2018 12|2018 12|2018 12|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][December|December|December|December|][[{|term_id|:1595,|name|:|Holiday|,|slug|:|holiday-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1595,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:3,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:18,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Sleigh bells ring and jingle bells chime as the Houston Symphony’s beloved holiday spectacular returns! Gather with family and friends in a cozy winter wonderland for a sparkling celebration filled to the brim with traditional carols, festive favorites and heartwarming cheer. The fabulous Ali Ewoldt, who currently stars as Christine in Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera, joins in the fun, performing unforgettable renditions of your favorite holiday classics. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Steven Reineke|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Principal POPS Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/steven-reineke\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Ali Ewoldt|,|bio|:||,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2018 12|2018 12|][jones-hall|jones-hall|][December|December|][[{|term_id|:1035,|name|:|Family|,|slug|:|family-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1035,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:|Now in his tenth season, our Associate Conductor Robert Franz is ready to help your family create cherished memories. Buckle up! Our Family Series is taking you on a magical, musical quest on Saturday mornings.\r\n\r\nAlso, enjoy pre- and post-concert activities, including our Instrument Petting Zoo, young musician performances in the lobby as well as crafts and musical activities. \r\n\r\n|,|parent|:0,|count|:8,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" All aboard! Find your compartment and get ready for a magical journey to the North Pole on The Polar Express. Featuring the original storybook images projected on the big screen, this timeless tale of a boy who believes will have your young ones waiting for the sound of Santa’s sleigh! Plus, enjoy festive favorites like “Frosty the Snowman” and “Let it Snow” and lift your voices in a holiday sing-along. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Robert Franz|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Associate Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/robert-franz\/|}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2018 12|][jones-hall|][December|][[{|term_id|:1595,|name|:|Holiday|,|slug|:|holiday-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1595,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:3,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:7,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Houston Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family! © 1990 Twentieth Century Fox {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Constantine Kitsopoulos|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Chorale|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Patricia Bonner, Shannon Carter and Julia Hall (directors)|,|small_image|:false,|bio_image|:false,|full_image|:false}]}

data-filter="[2018 12|2018 12|2018 12|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][December|December|December|][[{|term_id|:1595,|name|:|Holiday|,|slug|:|holiday-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1595,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:3,|filter|:|raw|},{|term_id|:1598,|name|:|Specials|,|slug|:|symphony-specials|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1598,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:7,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" This Christmas, be moved by Handel’s ever-glorious setting of the greatest story ever told. The Houston Symphony, chorus and guest soloists join forces to fill Jones Hall with joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the powerful “Hallelujah” Chorus. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Jane Glover|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Houston Symphony Chorus|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Betsy Cook Weber, director|,|small_image|:false,|bio_image|:false,|full_image|:false}]} HANDEL Messiah

data-filter="[2019 01|2019 01|2019 01|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][January|January|January|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Saucy as the city streets, majestic as a city skyline, Rhapsody in Blue’s iconic opening and unforgettable melodies make it one of the most enduringly popular works in all of classical music. Hear the original jazz band version, alongside Ravel’s bluesy, dreamy Concerto in G as the phenomenal Jeffrey Kahane plays and conducts this program of symphonic gems with a French twist and a Jazz Age flair. There’s no better way to ring in the New Year! Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Jeffrey Kahane|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor and piano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} RAVEL  Piano Concerto in G TIMO ANDRES  Paraphrase on Themes of Brian Eno MILHAUD  La création du monde GERSHWIN  Rhapsody in Blue

data-filter="[2019 01|2019 01|2019 01|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][January|January|January|][[{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:18,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Break out those Members Only jackets, stirrup pants and shoulder pads and hold on to your hairspray—we’re going Totally ‘80s! Nicole Parker (Mad TV, Broadway’s Wicked) and Aaron Finley (Broadway’s Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages), bring you the greatest hits from the raddest decade around, including chart-toppers by Sting, Elton John, Cyndi Lauper, Phil Collins and Don Henley. Plus, relive the treasured film music from E.T., Back to the Future and Raiders of the Lost Ark. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Stuart Chafetz|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Nicole Parker|,|bio|:||,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Aaron Finley|,|bio|:||,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2019 01|2019 01|2019 01|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][January|January|January|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Filled with radiant warmth and dazzling flights into the stratosphere, Korngold’s Violin Concerto is one of the most treasured in the repertoire. In the hands of Latvian star Baiba Skride, “a passionate, heart-on-sleeve player” (The Guardian), it promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. A program tinged in the tumult of the 20th century ends with Ravel’s fiery showstopper, a hair-raising whirlwind that evokes old-world elegance waltzing on the brink of oblivion. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Andr\u00e9s Orozco-Estrada|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Music Director|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/andres-orozco-estrada\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Baiba Skride|,|bio|:||,|title|:|violin|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} IVES  Symphony No. 4, Fugue KORNGOLD  Violin Concerto STRAVINSKY  Symphony in Three Movements RAVEL  La valse

data-filter="[2019 02|2019 02|2019 02|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][February|February|February|][[{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:18,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" The Queen of Jazz. The First Lady of Swing. Lady Ella. No matter what you call her, Ella Fitzgerald’s sweet, silvery voice and scintillating scat improvisations are unmistakable and unforgettable. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with vintage Ella standards that never go out of style—romantic songs like “Our Love is Here to Stay” and “Come Rain or Come Shine”—sung with pitch-perfect verve by Broadway’s Capathia Jenkins, Montego Glover and N’Kenge. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Steven Reineke|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Principal POPS Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/steven-reineke\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Montego Glover|,|bio|:||,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Capathia Jenkins|,|bio|:||,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|N\u2019Kenge|,|bio|:||,|title|:|vocalist|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2019 02|2019 02|][jones-hall|jones-hall|][February|February|][[{|term_id|:1035,|name|:|Family|,|slug|:|family-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1035,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:|Now in his tenth season, our Associate Conductor Robert Franz is ready to help your family create cherished memories. Buckle up! Our Family Series is taking you on a magical, musical quest on Saturday mornings.\r\n\r\nAlso, enjoy pre- and post-concert activities, including our Instrument Petting Zoo, young musician performances in the lobby as well as crafts and musical activities. \r\n\r\n|,|parent|:0,|count|:8,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Grab your spurs and trusty steed, lil’ pardners—we’re gallopin’ back to the days of covered wagons and Wild West adventure! Do a do-si-do through Copland’s “Hoedown” and hold tight to the reins for Rossini’s William Tell Overture. Plus, hear fun favorites from Toy Story 2, Oklahoma! and more, and encounter a few special surprises on the western frontier. Yee Haw! {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Robert Franz|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Associate Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/robert-franz\/|}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2019 02|2019 03|2019 03|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][February|March|March|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Renowned for fiery, fearless performances that exude “the flair of a rock star” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), violin virtuoso Leila Josefowicz shines in Esa-Pekka Salonen’s acclaimed Violin Concerto. Written specially for Josefowicz, the concerto “covers as wide a range of expression as I could imagine,” says its composer. These concerts also afford the chance to welcome back a dear Houston Symphony friend in former Music Director Christoph Eschenbach. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Christoph Eschenbach|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Leila Josefowicz|,|bio|:||,|title|:|violin|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} ESA-PEKKA SALONEN  Violin Concerto BRUCKNER Symphony No. 4, Romantic

data-filter="[2019 03|2019 03|2019 03|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][March|March|March|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" As sensuous and bewitching as the sea by which it’s inspired, Debussy’s La mer stands as one of the most stunning achievements in symphonic music. Acclaimed French conductor Ludovic Morlot returns to interpret this immortal masterpiece, music of majesty, mystery and primordial power. A luminous all-French program spotlights world-renowned mezzo-soprano Susan Graham in Berlioz’ poignant reveries of love and loss, Les nuits d’été. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Ludovic Morlot|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Susan Graham|,|bio|:||,|title|:|mezzo-soprano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} BERLIOZ  Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict BERLIOZ  Les nuits d’été ROUSSEL  Suite from The Spider’s Feast DEBUSSY  La mer

data-filter="[2019 03|2019 03|2019 03|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][March|March|March|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Nine symphonies. Five piano concertos. One perfect violin concerto. A violin lovers’ dream season continues as the incomparable Joshua Bell, hailed as “the greatest American violinist active today” (The Boston Herald), plays and conducts Beethoven’s sublime, supremely beautiful masterpiece. A blockbuster all-Beethoven program ends with the joyous and jovial Fourth Symphony. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Joshua Bell|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor and violin|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} BEETHOVEN  Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN  Symphony No. 4

data-filter="[2019 03|2019 03|2019 03|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][March|March|March|][[{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:18,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… For the first time ever in Houston, experience Star Wars like never before! Jump in the Millennium Falcon and journey to Tatooine, Alderaan and beyond with a complete showing of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope on the big screen at Jones Hall, with John Williams’ epic, unforgettable score played live by the Houston Symphony. Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet, battles the evil empire and learns the ways of the Force in the iconic film that started it all. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd.,and Warner /Chappell Music. ©2018 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © DISNEY {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Steven Reineke|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Principal POPS Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/steven-reineke\/|}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2019 03|2019 03|2019 03|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][March|March|March|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Bold and bawdy, fiery and visceral, Carmina Burana is one of the most instantly-recognizable pieces in all of music. Escape into this intoxicating ode to life, lust and all things earthy, an unforgettable concert experience that thrills with haunting medieval chants, dynamic spectacle and sheer sonic force. Plus, Principal Cellist Brinton Averil Smith takes center stage for d’Albert’s lyrical concerto. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Yaniv Dinur|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Brinton Averil Smith|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Principal|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/musicians\/brinton-averil-smith\/|}],|without|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Houston Symphony Chorus|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Betsy Cook Weber, director|,|small_image|:false,|bio_image|:false,|full_image|:false}]} D’ALBERT  Cello Concerto ORFF  Carmina Burana

data-filter="[2019 04|2019 04|2019 04|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][April|April|April|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Opulent and unabashedly beautiful, Rachmaninoff’s piano music speaks straight to the heart. Pianist extraordinaire Simon Trpčeski shines in the composer’s shimmering final concerto. Composed during a carefree summer in the Russian countryside, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 3 features some of his sunniest and most delightful music. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Kazushi Ono|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Simon Trp\u010deski|,|bio|:||,|title|:|piano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} SHOSTAKOVICH  Ballet Suite No. 1 RACHMANINOFF  Piano Concerto No. 4 TCHAIKOVSKY  Symphony No. 3, Polish

data-filter="[2019 04|2019 04|2019 04|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][April|April|April|][[{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:18,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" The breathtaking, gravity-defying artists of Cirque de la Symphonie drop into Jones Hall for an evening of high-flying excitement and incredible music! Be dazzled by world-class acrobats, aerial flyers, contortionists, strongmen, jugglers and tumblers as Jones Hall transforms into a Cirque wonderland. Michael Krajewski and the Houston Symphony take care of the sonic thrills in this must-see concert event that’s perfect for the whole family. Note: Sunday subscribers attend Sunday matinee performance. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Michael Krajewski|,|bio|:||,|title|:|conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2019 04|2019 04|][jones-hall|jones-hall|][April|April|][[{|term_id|:1035,|name|:|Family|,|slug|:|family-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1035,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:|Now in his tenth season, our Associate Conductor Robert Franz is ready to help your family create cherished memories. Buckle up! Our Family Series is taking you on a magical, musical quest on Saturday mornings.\r\n\r\nAlso, enjoy pre- and post-concert activities, including our Instrument Petting Zoo, young musician performances in the lobby as well as crafts and musical activities. \r\n\r\n|,|parent|:0,|count|:8,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Wave your magic wand and enter an enchanted land of glass slippers, mysterious witches and fairy godmothers as your favorite fairy tales come to life through music and dance! Ballet dancers will dazzle the senses as the Houston Symphony performs the treasured music from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty, Prokofiev’s Cinderella, Stravinsky’s Firebird and more. Whether you get there by car, carriage or magic pumpkin, you won’t want to miss it! {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Robert Franz|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Associate Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/robert-franz\/|}],|without|:[]}

data-filter="[2019 05|2019 05|2019 05|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][May|May|May|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Heroic. Ferocious. Groundbreaking. Hear the symphony that changed it all as Andrés conducts Beethoven’s Eroica, a staggering musical vision too powerful to be contained. A monumental weekend also features the grand unveiling of Composer-in-Residence Jimmy López’ Violin Concerto, a stunning feast for the senses that combines light displays with musical luminescence to immerse you in the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Andr\u00e9s Orozco-Estrada|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Music Director|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/andres-orozco-estrada\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Leticia Moreno|,|bio|:||,|title|:|violin|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} JIMMY LÓPEZ  Aurora, for Solo Violin and Orchestra (Houston Symphony commission, world premiere) BEETHOVEN  Symphony No. 3, Eroica

data-filter="[2019 05|2019 05|2019 05|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][May|May|May|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Jingling sleigh bells, reverent wedding bells, thunderous alarm bells and mournful iron bells—these are the sonic atmospheres traversed in Rachmaninoff’s spectacular choral symphony, which draws as its text the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. Spanish sensation Javier Perianes dazzles in Saint-Saëns’ sensuous and exotic “Egyptian” concerto. To start, step inside the haunting, visionary world of America’s greatest musical pioneer and prophet, Charles Ives. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Andr\u00e9s Orozco-Estrada|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Music Director|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/andres-orozco-estrada\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Javier Perianes|,|bio|:||,|title|:|piano|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Houston Symphony Chamber Chorus|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Betsy Cook Weber, director|,|small_image|:false,|bio_image|:false,|full_image|:false}]} IVES  Symphony No. 4, Finale SAINT-SAËNS  Piano Concerto No. 5, Egyptian RACHMANINOFF  The Bells

data-filter="[2019 05|2019 05|][jones-hall|jones-hall|][May|May|][[{|term_id|:7,|name|:|Classical|,|slug|:|classical-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:7,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:44,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" A sinister castle, shrouded in darkness. Inside, seven doors hold seven shocking secrets. In time, all will be revealed… Prepare for an extraordinary concert experience as the 2018–19 Classical season closes with a complete semi-staged performance of Bartók’s riveting psychological thriller, in which a young bride slowly discovers the gruesome depths of her husband’s dark secrets. A dream cast featuring two of the world’s most sought-after opera stars joins Andrés Orozco-Estrada and the Houston Symphony for the must-see event of the season. Note: Thursday and Sunday subscribers attend Thursday performance. Saturday subscribers attend Friday performance. Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero, and sometimes features guest artists or orchestra members. {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Andr\u00e9s Orozco-Estrada|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Music Director|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/andres-orozco-estrada\/|},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Michelle DeYoung|,|bio|:||,|title|:|mezzo-soprano (Judith)|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |},{|type|:|custom|,|name|:|Matthias Goerne|,|bio|:||,|title|:|baritone (Bluebeard)|,|small_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |}],|without|:[]} BARTÓK  Bluebeard’s Castle

data-filter="[2019 05|2019 05|2019 05|][jones-hall|jones-hall|jones-hall|][May|May|May|][[{|term_id|:8,|name|:|POPS|,|slug|:|pops-series|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:8,|taxonomy|:|series|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:18,|filter|:|raw|}]][{|term_id|:1544,|name|:|2018-19|,|slug|:|2018-19|,|term_group|:0,|term_taxonomy_id|:1544,|taxonomy|:|season|,|description|:||,|parent|:0,|count|:64,|filter|:|raw|}]" Experience iconic moments from musical theater—everything from beloved overtures and dream ballets to electrifying “full company” renditions featuring the Houston Symphony Chorus—in this blockbuster POPS Season finale. Featuring music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and more! {|with_image|:[{|type|:|existing|,|name|:|Steven Reineke|,|bio|:||,|title|:|Principal POPS Conductor|,|small_image|:| \n |,|full_image|:| \n |,|bio_image|:| \n |,|url|:|https:\/\/www.houstonsymphony.org\/about-us\/conductor\/steven-reineke\/|}],|without|:[]}