The event will feature Houston Symphony concertmistress Yoonshin Song as guest soloist performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major, and the evening will conclude with Bruckner’s powerful Symphony No. 4. Acclaimed as “a wonderfully talented violinist…whose sound and technique go well beyond her years”, violinist Yoonshin Song was born in South Korea, where she began […]
A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]
A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]
Beethoven quartets have become a staple of the quartet repertoire since they were written almost 200 years ago. In their sixth season, the Carya String Quartet explores some of their favorites from Beethoven’s oeuvre while exploring the influences that Beethoven has had throughout the centuries. “Eternal Questions” will feature Beethoven’s Op. 135, which opens with […]
ECHO’s annual Spring concert will feature Peter and the Wolf and the 2024 Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner. Other works include Capriccio Espagnole by Rimsky-Korsakov, and Boda Luis Alonzo by Geronimo Gimenez. Concert 7:30pm
Join the dance with this toe-tapping performance! We close our ninth season by exploring the role of ‘play’ within the ensemble. In collaboration with Frame Dance artistic director Lydia Hance, this program invites an interplay between music and dance, culminating in a celebration of optimism and togetherness. — curated by Tonya Burton, violist, & Patricia […]
Monumental symphonies Schumann’s first symphony is brimming with romantic-era lushness – a lyrical jubilance that captures the excitement and anticipation of Spring after a long, dark Winter. Brahms’ Fourth Symphony has become one of this master’s most legendary works and classical music’s greatest masterpieces – a powerful final symphonic statement that is a treat to […]
Join the Kodan Quintet at Archway Gallery on May 19th at 6:00 pm for an exciting evening of musical storytelling! Featuring works by Ravel, Grant Still, Maslanka, and the premiere of Nicky Sohn's new work, Frog's Tale. Concert and commission supported by the Houston Arts Alliance.
Apollo Chamber Players' Silenced Voices season finale uplifts voices that have been suppressed by totalitarian dogma and those silenced within ourselves. While Dutch-Jewish composer Dick Kattenburg perished in Auschwitz because of his faith, Robert Schumann perpetually battled and was ultimately defeated by the scourge of mental illness. Join us for MUTED and experience the world-premiere […]
GRAMMY-nominated early music organization Ars Lyrica Houston closes its 2023/24 season with a new production of Handel’s magic opera "Amadigi di Gaula." The cast includes four rising stars of the operatic firmament, all ideally suited to this exceptionally beautiful score. Tara Faircloth directs and Matthew Dirst conducts this Houston premiere. Featuring: Amadigi — Randall Scotting, […]
GRAMMY-nominated early music organization Ars Lyrica Houston closes its 2023/24 season with a new production of Handel’s magic opera "Amadigi di Gaula." The cast includes four rising stars of the operatic firmament, all ideally suited to this exceptionally beautiful score. Tara Faircloth directs and Matthew Dirst conducts this Houston premiere. Featuring: Amadigi — Randall Scotting, […]
A free community concert! Come as you are for a special hour-long program! Mercury Chamber Orchestra presents centuries of music from across Latin America featuring fun Baroque dances to fiery boleros sung by mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte. Experience this beautiful music from the lawn at the Fondren Performance Space in Discovery Green, an urban oasis to […]
