Presented by Stella Artois The Houston Symphony is announcing its first full series of Summer Special concerts in three years, Summer Sounds at the Hobby Center, presented by Stella Artois. This Summer’s lineup offers the return of actor/activist/hip-hop artist Common, the music of Whitney Houston, Led Zeppelin, and the gaming phenomenon Final Fantasy, as well as a special concert marking the 75th Anniversary of India’s independence. Guest conductor Brent Havens kicks things off with The Music of […]
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Houston Symphony Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada’S Much-Anticipated Return To Houston Delayed By Denial Of U.S. Travel Exception
Music Director and Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair holder Andrés Orozco- Estrada is not able to return to Houston in May to close out the 2020–21 Season due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions, and the denial of the necessary travel exception required for him to enter the United States at this time. “All of us at the Symphony are deeply disappointed that the current regulatory environment is preventing Andrés from being allowed to come to Houston,” said Houston Symphony Executive Director/CEO/holder of the Margaret Alkek Williams Chair John Mangum. “It’s been extremely frustrating for all of us to be without Andrés on the podium. We have worked every possible angle with our board, our attorneys, with our lobbyist at the League of American Orchestras, and with their government contacts. We can say with confidence that we left no stone unturned, even if the outcome ultimately is not what we want. But we’re looking forward to a joyous and, I’m sure, emotional reunion with Andrés as soon as we can have one.” The reason given for the denial of Orozco-Estrada’s travel exception was the U.S. Government’s change to the National […]
The Houston Symphony And Rice University’S Shepherd School Of Music Partner To Establish New Brown Foundation Community-Embedded Musician Fellowship
The Houston Symphony and Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music have joined forces to create the new pilot program: The Shepherd School–Houston Symphony Brown Foundation Community-Embedded Musician Fellowship. Providing one apprentice the opportunity to develop community engagement skills under the guidance of the Symphony’s Community-Embedded Musicians (CEMs) and Education and Community Engagement staff, the Fellowship goes annually to a Rice Graduate student, who then learns to work with children and other populations from Houston’s underserved […]
Houston Symphony Announces March Classical Programs Featuring Esa-Pekka Salonen, Principal Clarinet Mark Nuccio Plus Pops Concert Highlighting Wind Ensemble Pieces
The Houston Symphony debut of celebrated conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen highlights the orchestra’s classical offerings in March, which also include Houston Symphony Principal Clarinet Mark Nuccio as soloist in Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto. The Classical Series opens with Fabien Gabel conducting Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and Piano Concerto No. 3 with Yefim Bronfman, March 5–7; Principal Clarinet Mark Nuccio takes center stage in Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto alongside Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2, March 12–14; and internationally-recognized composer and conductor Esa-Pekka […]
BANK OF AMERICA SUMMER SERIES AT JONES HALL FEATURES HOUSTON SYMPHONY IN MULTISENSORY CONCERT EXPERIENCES
June 15 and June 16, July 14, July 15, 2017 The Houston Symphony announced today the lineup of the 2017-18 Bank of America Summer Series at Jones Hall, which will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. April 3, 2017. Tickets are on sale now to Houston Symphony subscribers and Bank of America customers. For the second year, Bank of America supports the Summer Concert Series at Jones Hall, which attracts thousands of […]