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May 10, 2001
Hans, Hans, He da Man
Hans Graf is filling some pretty big shoes
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December 9, 2008
Aftermath: Impulse Artist Series at Wade Wilson Art
Classical music would have no problem attracting crowds if Impulse Artist Series founder Jade Simmons was in charge. During Monday night's kick-off of the week-long piano concert series, "In Their Own Element," Simmons introduced brilliant performances by Nigerian Sodi Braide, Brazilian Vanes ... More >>
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June 19, 1997
Fit for a Fiddle
Classical? Country? In the hands of fiddler Mark O'Connor, it's one thing: music.
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November 27, 1997
Press Picks
Classical? Country? In the hands of fiddler Mark O'Connor, it's one thing: music.
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February 24, 2009
25 Random Facts About The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Logo courtesy HLS&RThe Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is coming to town this week, the sign that spring can't be far behind.We've promised ourselves for weeks that we would never, ever succumb to the "25 Random Things" meme, or phenomenon, or whatever it is, but we have received in the ... More >>
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February 18, 1999
Dynamic Duo
Logo courtesy HLS&RThe Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is coming to town this week, the sign that spring can't be far behind.We've promised ourselves for weeks that we would never, ever succumb to the "25 Random Things" meme, or phenomenon, or whatever it is, but we have received in the ... More >>
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June 3, 1999
Searching for a Cello
In school, Des Hoebig learned to play an instrument. Now, out in the shady world of big-money dealers, he's learning to buy one.
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June 3, 1999
Shiner Bach
They cuss. They wear tattoos. They play the cello.
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March 5, 2009
Random Rodeo and The End of NoTsuOh?
25 facts about Houston's biggest show
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November 15, 2007
Emanuel Ax and the Houston Symphony
One of the greatest pianists of his generation returns to Houston
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March 9, 2006
Wonderful World
One of the greatest pianists of his generation returns to Houston
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August 10, 2006
Hope Springs Eternal
A northern suburb tops our third installment of rating greater Houston's taste in music
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March 16, 2006
Capsule Reviews
Our critics weigh in on local theater
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August 26, 2004
Jet-Propelled
Zhang Yimou makes a soaring, mythic Hero out of Jet Li
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April 10, 2003
Club Directory
Zhang Yimou makes a soaring, mythic Hero out of Jet Li
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December 28, 2000
Better in Pairs
Generally a letdown, the year in film offered some well-crafted works that are best viewed as double features
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April 20, 2000
International Festival
Generally a letdown, the year in film offered some well-crafted works that are best viewed as double features
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September 9, 1999
Wunderkind
Flutist Christina Jennings poised to shine
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April 30, 2009
Got Live If You Want It
Our Spring/Summer concert preview, part deux
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March 18, 2010
American at Heart
Choreographer Christopher Bruce sets a story to Hush
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April 22, 2010
Bassist Esperanza Spalding, Jazz Musician With A Neo-Soul Style
Johann Sauty Esperanza Spalding has the sort of backstory that public relations firms dream of - and it has the advantage of being true. At four-years-old, she saw a Yo-Yo Ma performance on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and promptly asked for a violin (the pre-schooler didn't know the word cello). ... More >>
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October 15, 2010
FAIL: Motown Scam Artists, Musicians Unions, Iron Fences
Photo illustrations by John Seaborn GrayUnions Are Basically Legalized Mafia: Sarah Chang, a gorgeous and talented young violinist, tried to perform a recital in Detroit this week. Unfortunately for her, the classical music unions happen to be on strike in Detroit. Chang was probably not even ... More >>
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March 31, 2011
Yo-Yo Ma with the Silk Road Ensemble
Photo illustrations by John Seaborn GrayUnions Are Basically Legalized Mafia: Sarah Chang, a gorgeous and talented young violinist, tried to perform a recital in Detroit this week. Unfortunately for her, the classical music unions happen to be on strike in Detroit. Chang was probably not even ... More >>