Although Anton Bruckner was one the most visionary symphonic composers at the end of the nineteenth century, his biography continues to be dominated by anecdotes about his eccentric personality. Lesser known is the fact that he composed his sacred choral music as a celebrated organist and choir director for performances alongside works of the old […]
Unplug and contemplate on matters current and incessant, with eclectic sounds spanning from Joseph Haydn to Arvo Pärt. Curated to accompany John Slaby’s show “Adam and Eve and the iPhone,” this program reflects on life, death, and legacy.
DACAMERA Young Artists present a concert inspired by the Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonÕs Albert and Ethel Herzstein Gallery for Judaica.
The Shepherd School celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Spanish-language recital performed by faculty member and international opera star Ana María Martínez and opera department students. General admission free tickets are required and available here - https://music.rice.edu/events/noche-espanola-ana-maria-martinez-friends The Shepherd School rinde homenaje a la historia y cultura latina durante el Mes Nacional de Herencia […]
In La Speranza's season opener, take a musical stroll through the royal gardens with string quartets by Mozart and Hyacinthe Jadin, two composers who earned the respect of royalty despite their short lives. Program: Jadin: String Quartet in F major, Op. 4 no. 2 Mozart: String Quartet in D Major, K. 575 Performers: Joanna Becker […]
Pianist and composer Conrad Tao and tap dancer and choreographer Caleb Teicher reimagine an Aria from Bach’s Goldberg Variations, Art Tatum’s demented stride piano, Arnold Schoenberg’s ironic take on the Viennese waltz, and more, exploring the counterpoint between their perspectives. Threading it all together, a work that bridges traditions, approaches, and styles—Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Join Duo Dramatique (Dominika Dancewicz, violin & Andrew Schneider, piano) for a riveting evening of music and poetry. The artists will share music and words by composers and writers who evocatively express their take on various forms of political oppression, be it war, poverty, or racial and social prejudice, or who bring forth a strong […]
The 13th concert of the concert series "Ponce 243: Complete Piano Works", featuring pianists Lina Morita, Xuefei Liu, Zhu Zhu, and Omar Herrera Arizmendi, the founder and artistic director of the Ponce Project Music Foundation. This event also features winners of the 2024 Ponce International Piano Competition.
The 14th concert of the concert series "PONCE 243: Complete Piano Works", featuring pianists Rodolfo Morales, Zhu Zhu, Lina Morita, and Omar Herrera Arizmendi, the founder and artistic director of the Ponce Project Foundation. This event also features winners of the 2024 Ponce International Piano Competition.
Arthouse HOUSTON aka Friends of River Oaks Theatre and Buffalo Bayou Partnership co-present a FREE outdoor screening of the satirical film Being There. In partnership with Powered by People, a community-led voter registration effort will also be included at the event. Directed by Hal Ashby (Harold and Maude, The Last Detail), Being There stars Peter […]
This event is the launch of East End Echoes. We will listen to previews from the art installation while having activities with papel picado. Free coffee will be provided to participants at Segundo Coffee Lab at Ironworks, located at 711 Milby Street. East End Echoes was born out of a desire to document the stories […]
Celebrate National Latine Heritage Month with HOPERA’s season opener Boleros & Arias! This FREE Pint-Sized Performance is filled with sizzling hit tunes from Latin American composers such as María Grever, Consuelo Velázquez, Agustín Lara, and more! Featuring Luisana Rivas, mezzo-soprano, and Fernando Grimaldo, bass-baritone, with pianist Xuefei Liu this is a performance you will not […]
