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Houston Symphony Bring Bugs Bunny To The Big Screen

By Sam Byrd
Jun 17, 2024

The world’s most famous rabbit will be making an appearance on the projector screen at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Tuesday alongside the Houston Symphony for Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. Rewatch all the favorite gems like “Long-Haired Hare,” “The Rabbit of Seville” and “What’s Opera, Doc?” while the orchestra plays the live score under the direction of Guest Conductor George Daugherty.
Calling All Dancing Queens: Houston Symphony Presents The Music Of ABBA [UPDATED]

By Sam Byrd
Jun 14, 2024

Take a chance on the Houston Symphony this weekend as it presents The Music of ABBA. Audiences will be able to dance, jive and have the time of their life as the orchestra plays all the favorites of the pop supergroup along with guest performers Rajaton. The concert takes place Saturday at the Hobby Center.
Houston Symphony Goes Ga-Ga For Gershwin

By Sam Byrd
Feb 1, 2024

Houston Symphony is kicking off the month of love with Jazz, Love & Gershwin: A Century of Rhapsody In Blue, featuring guest performers Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Catherine Russell and the world-renowned Marcus Roberts Trio.
Houston Symphony goes full 'Diva-licious' for an unforgettable POPS concert

By Sam Byrd
Nov 24, 2023

This Thanksgiving weekend, Houstonians are welcomed to trot their way over to Jones Hall for a concert to shake the tryptophan away – and some of the best leading ladies along with the Houston Symphony will provide the soundtrack to get the party rolling.
Houston Symphony's Introduces Assistant Conductor Gonzalo Farias

By Sam Byrd
Sep 18, 2023

Chilean conductor Gonzalo Farias has assumed the role of Houston Symphony's assistant conductor, as a complement to artistic director Juraj Vacuha, to lead the organization into its ever expanding work in Houston, the symphonic world and beyond.
Trumpet Legend Chris Botti Returns To Houston Symphony

By Sam Byrd
Apr 14, 2023

POPS audience favorite Chris Botti will return to the Jones Hall stage to join Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke and the Houston Symphony for three performances April 14 - 16.
Jeremy Jordan Brings Broadway's Best To Houston Symphony

By Sam Byrd
Feb 24, 2023

The Tony and Grammy-nominated Broadway star Jeremy Jordan teams up with the Houston Symphony for a concert full of musical theatre’s best hits Friday through Sunday at Jones Hall.
Houston Symphony Rocks Billy Joel, Elton John This Weekend

By Sam Byrd
Jan 4, 2023

Two of the most beloved singer-songwriters will be celebrated this weekend at the Houston Symphony with The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel, à la the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. The beloved song repertoire will span from "Rocket Man" to "Piano Man" all thanks to the musical genius of guest performer Michael Cavanaugh.
'Ho-Ho-Holiday' Brings Joy To The Holiday Season

By Sam Byrd
Dec 16, 2022

Houston Symphony is invigorating the yuletide spirit with Ho-Ho-Holiday at Jones Hall on Saturday. The orchestra will celebrate the season with songs from Disney’s Frozen, music from The Polar Express, “Sleigh Ride,” a holiday sing-along and more.
Houston Symphony's Very Merry POPS Returns This Week

By Sam Byrd
Dec 14, 2022

Houston Symphony is bringing back its annual holiday tradition, Very Merry POPS, filled with songs of good cheer performed by the orchestra, the Houston Symphony Chorus and guest vocalist N’Kenge. The family friendly festivities run Thursday through Sunday at Jones Hall.
Houston Symphony's Home Alone Promises Holiday Spirit

By Sam Byrd
Dec 2, 2022

Houston Symphony will presents the 1990 blockbuster Home Alone along with live orchestra at Jones Hall on Saturday.
Houston Symphony Brings The Soul This Weekend

By Sam Byrd
Oct 6, 2022

The Houston Symphony will present She’s Got Soul, a tribute to hits by artists including Toni Braxton, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Adele and more fan favorites. For this world premiere, powerhouse vocalist Capathia Jenkins will take the Jones Hall stage this weekend alongside the full orchestra for a night audiences won’t forget.
The "F" Stands For Fantastic In Gershwin's Concerto In F

By Sam Byrd
Sep 30, 2022

The sounds of past and present are on the menu for Houston Symphony’s Concerto in F, composed by George Gershwin. Other American composers like Shawn Okpebholo, Adolphus Hailstork and Samuel Barber will round out this weekend’s performance set list at Jones Hall.
Houston Symphony's Next Choir Conductor Moves Into Position

By Sam Byrd
Sep 15, 2022

The Houston Symphony presents Verdi’s 'Requiem,' featuring the Houston Symphony Chorus under its newest director, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana.
Jones Hall Construction Sounds Overture To The Future

By Sam Byrd
Jul 25, 2022

Jones Hall, the Theatre District's oldest building, is undergoing a series of renovations through 2024. The Foundation for Jones Hall is spearheading the $50 million initiative to sculpt the landmark into a 21st century venue.
Houston Symphony Jams All Weekend With Led Zeppelin, Whitney Houston

By Sam Byrd
Jun 16, 2022

The Houston Symphony is packing a weekend full of wild hits and diva tunes during Friday and Saturday's The Music of Led Zeppelin and Sunday's The Music of Whitney Houston at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
Andrés Fest: A Symphonic Celebration Is A Noteworthy Display Of Might

By Sam Byrd
Mar 15, 2022

One of Houston Symphony's most notable figures, Andrés Orozco-Estrada, is wrapping up his eight-year tenure as Music Director. As a celebration, the organization announced full programming for a two-week festival, “Andrés Fest: A Symphonic Celebration,” starting March 18. The festival’s performances feature repertoire associated with the conductor’s time with the organization, including two world premieres, and solo performances.
Feel The Force With Houston Symphony's Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi

By Sam Byrd
Mar 3, 2022

The Houston Symphony presents Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - in concert this weekend. The orchestra will play the entire score while audiences watch the battle between good and evil rage on in the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy. The program runs Friday through Sunday at Jones Hall.
Houston Symphony Announces 2022-23 Season

By Sam Byrd
Feb 24, 2022

The Houston Symphony announced today their 2022-23 season. Tried and true favorites as well as new-to-Houston works are all in the lineup, which offers something for everyone.
Houston Symphony Chorus Makes Triumphant Return This Month

By Sam Byrd
Dec 8, 2021

Nearly two years after the pandemic started, the Houston Symphony Chorus makes its triumphant return to Jones Hall this December for a double dose of concerts as it backs the orchestra for Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 10 – 12 and Very Merry POPS on Dec. 18 – 19.
5 Things To Know About the 2022 Grammy Awards

By Sam Byrd
Nov 22, 2021

The Recording Academy will reveal the nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards on Tuesday at 11 a.m. CST. Houston Press spoke with Apollo Chamber Players, Houston Chamber Choir, and Houston Symphony to find out more about what it is like to go through this process.
Houston Symphony Marches Into November With Louis Armstrong Songbook

By Sam Byrd
Nov 4, 2021

The Houston Symphony will present Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Songbook, running Friday through Sunday at Jones Hall. The multitalented Byron Stripling will salute Louis Armstrong with recreations of iconic hits like “What a Wonderful World,” “Basin Street Blues,” “Mack the Knife” and “Hello Dolly.”