Collaboration and innovation are on display in this June 7, 2024 showcase led by ROCO Artistic Partner and conductor Mei-Ann Chen as part of the 2024 League of American Orchestras Conference in Houston. Comprising several of ROCO’s previously commissioned world premiers and passion project works, alongside works by Errolyn Wallen, Ruth Gipps, and the premiere of a […]
Part of MFAH's "Jazz on Film" series In the 1950s, Chet Baker’s jazz trumpeting, intimate crooning, and pretty-boy good looks epitomized West Coast cool. When photographer Bruce Weber caught up with him three decades later, time and drug addiction had ravaged Baker’s life and angelic beauty. Shown here in a new 4K digital restoration, the […]
Every Friday, Latin Beats hosts music and free salsa lessons by the Texas Salsa Congress! Organized by the Texas Salsa Congress & Downtown Aquarium, this event promises salsa family fun that’s perfect for celebrating the summer vibes. The Texas Salsa Congress is marking its 19th season with the 2024 Season at the Downtown Aquarium! Free […]
Get ready to have your socks knocked off and your heart racing with The Barricade Boys! These four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm with their electrifying show that will have you tapping your feet, belting out your favourite tunes, and grinning from ear to ear. From the heart-wrenching emotion of Les Misérables […]
A scandalous play by Oscar Wilde meets the explosive music of Richard Strauss the result is musical storytelling at its most captivating. Soprano Jennifer Holloway brings her celebrated interpretation of the title role—one of opera’s most challenging vocal feats—to Jones Hall for these performances.
The Baroque-Carnatic Connection’ is a cross-cultural exploration of the commonalities and distinct flavors of Western baroque and South Indian classical music and dance traditions. A vibrant and interactive live musical conversation between world-class Carnatic and baroque musicians provides an unique auditory experience, with a striking visual dimension added by professional South Indian classical ( Bharatanatyam) […]
The League’s National Conference is a highlight of the year for orchestras across the U.S. More than 1,100 people gather annually to connect with peers, share common concerns, explore solutions to problems, and find inspiration from thought leaders in the orchestra field and beyond. The 2024 Conference will cover critical topics such as building a […]
Did you know that some of classical music's most iconic and recognizable works like The Nutcracker, West Side Story, and Carnival of the Animals were all written by LGBTQ+ composers? Come take a journey through queer classical music history as we explore some of the highlights from notable composers including Bernstein, Tchaikovsky, Boulanger and more! […]
Part of MFAH's "Jazz on Film" series Houston premiere In 1974, one of the prime architects of bossa nova, Antonio Carlos Jobim (Tom), and popular Brazilian singer Elis Regina came together to record what would become one of the most iconic albums in the history of Brazilian music. Through extensive, long-unseen film footage shot at […]
Aperio, Music of the Americas presents an exhilarating program inspired by Caribbean folk songs and dances, indigenous Brazilian legends, Argentinean tango, and Venezuelan joropo featuring acclaimed soloists Ernesto Vega (clarinet), Pablo Estigarribia (piano), and Eddy Marcano (violin). Maestro Marlon Chen (Music Director, Manila Symphony) conducts. Program: D’RIVERA: Selections from Aires Tropicales for clarinet and string […]
Music and Art coalesce to celebrate the music of Third Ward w/an art exhibition, Black Stereo by Tierney Malone & music by H-Town Orchestra. Legacy Project 2024: Black Stereo - Recognizing Houston Third Ward Music Contributors. Come join us for a special event at Eldorado's Ballroom & Hogan Brown Art Gallery where we will be […]
A scandalous play by Oscar Wilde meets the explosive music of Richard Strauss the result is musical storytelling at its most captivating. Soprano Jennifer Holloway brings her celebrated interpretation of the title role—one of opera’s most challenging vocal feats—to Jones Hall for these performances.
