The Houston Symphony brings audiences along on a journey to a galaxy far, far away with the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VI —Return of the Jedi, screening as part of the Bank of America POPS […]
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Houston Symphony Announces 2022–2023, Juraj Valčuha’s First Season As Music Director
Valčuha plans programming themes including “Scandal Pieces,” “Songs of the Earth,” and a tribute to former Houston Symphony Music Director Sir John Barbirolli Valčuha-led highlights include Opening Night Gala Verdi Requiem; concertos with Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman, and Yefim Bronfman; […]
Houston Symphony Screens Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi With Orchestra Performing John Williams’ Iconic Score Live
The Houston Symphony brings audiences along on a journey to a galaxy far, far away with the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VI —Return of the Jedi, screening as part of the Bank of America POPS […]
Houston Symphony Sets Sail With Pirates-Themed Family Program
The Houston Symphony sets sail for a pirate-themed, family-friendly program, Let’s Be Pirates, at 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 5, a part of the 2021–2022 PNC Family Series. The morning of musical fun comes complete with kid-friendly activities, including […]
Houston Symphony Announces Programming For “Andrés Fest: A Symphonic Celebration”
Honoring and celebrating the legacy of Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s eight-year tenure in his last season as Music Director, the Houston Symphony has announced full programming for the March 2022 two-week festival “Andrés Fest: A Symphonic Celebration.” Paying tribute to what Orozco-Estrada […]
Houston Symphony to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
The Houston Symphony has been approved for a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support two concerts featuring the Symphony’s Artistic Partner, the renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. The Houston Symphony project is among 1,248 projects across America totaling $28,840,000 […]
Former Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski Is Joined By Vocalists Shem Von Shroeck, Micah Wilshire, And Julie Reiber To Perform Classic Rock Hits In February
Next month, former Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski returns to the Houston Symphony alongside vocalists Shem Von Shroeck, Micah Wilshire, and Julie Reiber for Classic Rock: The Sound of a Generation. A symphonic tribute to classic rock’s biggest hits, the program on […]
Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada Conducts Highlights From The Nutcracker To Ring In The Holidays
The Return of the Houston Symphony Chorus, Holiday Traditions Messiah and Very Merry Pops, and Pink Martini Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada leads the full orchestra in favorite highlights from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to kick off the Houston Symphony’s 2021 Holiday concerts (December 3–5, […]
Houston Symphony Names Yue Bao Ting Tsung And Wei Fong Chao Foundation Assistant Conductor
The Houston Symphony has announced that Yue Bao has been promoted to the position of Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Assistant Conductor. The Shanghai-born conductor joined the Houston Symphony in Fall 2019 in the newly created position of conducting […]
The Houston Symphony Presents Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” Live In Concert
Concert Conducted by Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke on April 2 and 3, 2022 The Houston Symphony presents Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live to the film. The […]
