String Quartet Concert at Archway Gallery Antonin Dvorak wrote his “American” String Quartet while spending the summer in Spillville, Iowa. He infused his traditional writing with the musical onomatopoeia of his new surroundings: the call of the tanager and the burbling water of the Mississippi River. Just over a century later, the similar trope of […]
In honor of Czech Heritage Month, Apollo Chamber Players celebrate the bicentennial of Bedrich Smetana’s birth with chamber music by this beloved Bohemian composer. Program features his fiery First String Quartet and masterful Piano Trio.
What inspiration can we draw from stories of loss to help us persevere and thrive despite life's challenges? Explore the lives of three composers who faced profound losses but continued to create extraordinary music. Mahler endured the death of his daughter. Beethoven grappled with the loss of his hearing – an essential sense for any […]
Hindustani Vocal Recital By Pt Ram Deshpande - an eminent and highly regarded Vocalist and Teacher. He has performed at major music festivals in India, Europe and the US. He will be accompanied on Tabla By Sanjay Deshpande - disciple of PT Suresh Talwalkar and now learning under PT Yogesh Samsi; and on Harmonium by […]
5x5 - 5 Rhythms, 5 Highlighting Features for Each Rhythm. A Contemporary Evening of Kathak's Traditional Repertoire Featuring Greater Houston Area Artists On October 19, 2024, Houston hosts 5x5, showcasing 5 rhythms from Kathak’s traditional dance repertoire with live classical music. This evening-length presentation highlights five distinct elements, each featuring a different aspect of Kathak’s […]
Join us for an inspiring evening with Pride Chorus Houston as they present “Home," a concert celebrating the essence of home and the myriad ways it touches our lives. Performed in the beautiful Unity of Houston, this concert explores the profound and personal meaning of "home" through a rich tapestry of music and storytelling. Throughout […]
GABRIEL FAURÉ REQUIEM Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine Mark Diamond, Baritone El Sistema TX Symphony Youth Orchestra October 20, 2024 We believe in the power of collaboration and community. On October 20th, we are excited to join forces with the inspiring El Sistema Symphony Youth Orchestra to present Fauré’s most popular masterwork, the Requiem. We […]
Beautiful piano trios by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven performed on period instruments. Program Leopold Koželuch Trio in G minor, P.IX Franz Joseph Haydn Piano Trio No. 39 in G-major, Hob. XV:25 “Gypsy” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Trio in B-flat major, K. 502
ECHO Orchestra and Fly Dance Company will meet on stage for an unexpected collaboration between classical and hip-hop. The Outspoken Bean, Houston's 5th Poet Laureate, will also be joining the orchestra on stage to present 3 original spoken word works to be paired with the music. ECHO will perform: La Boda de Luis Alonso Intermezzo […]
Beautiful piano trios by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven performed on period instruments. Program Leopold Koželuch Trio in G minor, P.IX Franz Joseph Haydn Piano Trio No. 39 in G-major, Hob. XV:25 “Gypsy” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Trio in B-flat major, K. 502
Beautiful piano trios by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven performed on period instruments. Program Leopold Koželuch Trio in G minor, P.IX Franz Joseph Haydn Piano Trio No. 39 in G-major, Hob. XV:25 “Gypsy” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Trio in B-flat major, K. 502
A bit of history, a bit of gossip, a lot of music, and no homework! We are delighted to welcome Buck Ross, founder of the Moores Opera Center at the University of Houston, back to the Italian Cultural & Community Center for an all new lecture series on the history of opera. Those of you […]
