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J. Henry Fair's photography will complement ROCO's upcoming concert Tying Up Loose Ends.

ROCO Concert Marries Music And Photography

By Sam Byrd

Apr 22, 2022

ROCO wraps up its 17th season's In Concert series with Tying Up Loose Ends at 5 p.m. Saturday at The Church of St. John the Divine. The program centers around the world premiere of "Plumes" for large chamber orchestra by composer-in-residence Derek Bermel based on J. Henry Fair’s photography collection “Industrial Scars.”

Houston Chamber Choir's presentation of Sergei Rachmaninoff's "All-Night Vigil" will be performed twice this weekend.

Houston Chamber Choir Presents Rachmaninoff's Finest Work

By Sam Byrd

Apr 22, 2022

Houston Chamber Choir will present Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil” on Saturday and Sunday at Rice University. The choir will offer this masterpiece within the warm acoustics of the Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall and Grand Organ at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.

Nothing says "You've made it" like having a festival named after you.

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.

Skilled in the areas of Central and South American music, María Guinand will conduct the Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir this weekend.

Houston Chamber Choir Rocks The House With De La Noche Al Día

By Sam Byrd

Mar 9, 2022

The Houston Chamber Choir will present “De la noche al día” this Saturday under the directions of guest conductor María Guinand from Venezuela. The concert will explore things of a darker, somber nature then move into daylight and the brightness of the spirit via the music of Central and South America.

The Houston Symphony's 2022-23 season welcomes a new music director and and exciting lineup of programs.

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.

ROCO will debut a thrilling marriage of music and imagery this weekend during Canvasing the Earth.

ROCO Explores The Human Experience In Canvasing The Earth

By Sam Byrd

Feb 23, 2022

ROCO will marry images to music in ways that will leave attendees gobsmacked during Canvasing the Earth, taking place on Saturday. The performance will include a world premiere piece titled "Neither Men Nor Money Justify My Worth," honoring survivors of human trafficking by Leanna Primiani and commissioned by the League of American Orchestras. This performance will also feature accompanying photos by photographer Lynn Saverese from The New Abolitionists campaign.

The Timeless Look and Sound of Sarah Brightman Comes to Smart Financial Centre

By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Dec 15, 2021

Everyone knows Sarah Brightman is one of the most beloved singers in recorded music history. She is the best-selling soprano of all time, the singer who brought Phantom of the Opera’s Christine to life, a role written specifically for her. The fans who’ve purchased the tens of millions of albums...

The spirit of the holidays will fill Christ Church Cathedral with Houston Chamber Choir's Candlelight Christmas.

Houston Chamber Choir Pulls Out All The Stops This Holiday

By Sam Byrd

Dec 9, 2021

Joyful music of the season will resound thanks to Houston Chamber Choir’s Candlelight Christmas, running Friday and Saturday at Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Houston with a streaming option available starting December 26. Special guests will be international organ recitalist Daryl Robinson and the Treble Choir of Houston, under the direction of Marianna Parnas-Simpson.

Ho, Ho, Holidays are back to regular form with the Houston Symphony Chorus' grand return to Jones Hall this month.

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.

The 2022 Grammy Award nominees will soon be announced. A handful of Houston groups are hoping to join other local musicians who have won the award.

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.

Apollo Chamber Players brings the tango beat - and more - this weekend with Piazzolla Centennial.

Tango With Apollo Chamber Players For Piazzolla Centennial

By Sam Byrd

Nov 19, 2021

Apollo Chamber Players will commemorate the Argentinean tango composer Astor Piazzolla, who would have entered his tenth decade this year, with Piazzolla Centennial at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston.

ROCO has just what Houston audeinces need this month: a conversation about climate change, and then a meditation piece.

ROCO Brings the One-Two Punch This November

By Sam Byrd

Nov 12, 2021

ROCO presents "A Stitch In Time" on November 13 and "A Dust In Time" on November 19. Both concerts offer timely subject matter: Climate change and meditation.

Brahms' requiem for the living will get the royal treatment during a special performance this weekend.

Houston Chamber Choir's Living Requiem Gives Comfort

By Sam Byrd

Nov 4, 2021

This weekend, the Houston Chamber Choir and its founder, Bob Simpson, will present “Ein deutsches Requiem” by Johannes Brahms – known better as his requiem for the living – as part of the choir’s “To Bring Comfort” concert. It takes place 7:30 p.m. Saturday at South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main Street, and will be available on virtual release starting November 22.

Houston Symphony knows how to do the sidestep when things get tough.

Best Of Houston® 2021: Pandemic Pivot in the Performing Arts

By Houston Press

Sep 15, 2021

In this year's Best Of Houston®, the Houston Press selected Houston Symphony for Best Pandemic Pivot in the Performing Arts.

ROCO is the most fun someone can have with chamber music.

Best Of Houston® 2021: Chamber Orchestra

By Sam Byrd

Sep 14, 2021

In this year's Best Of Houston®, the Houston Press selected ROCO as Best Chamber Orchestra.

Houston Chamber Choir is this year's best local choir.

Best Of Houston® 2021: Local Choir

By Houston Press

Sep 13, 2021

In this year's Best Of Houston®, the Houston Press selected Houston Chamber Choir as Best Local Choir.

ECHO's membership is composed of amateur, retired, professional and semi-professional musicians who perform orchestral music in minimally priced public concerts and events.

Best Of Houston® 2021: Community Orchestra

By Houston Press

Sep 10, 2021

In this year's Best Of Houston®, the Houston Press selected Energy Corridor of Houston Orchestra as Best Community Orchestra.

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir returns for another season filled with music ranging from the classics to contemporary.

Houston Chamber Choir Shows Spiritual Side In 'Two Streams'

By Sam Byrd

Sep 8, 2021

Houston Chamber Choir opens the 2021-22 season Sing Out the New Day on Friday with the world premiere of "Two Streams," a cantata scored for choir and string orchestra by the internationally-renowned American composer Daniel Knaggs. Based on Biblical texts and the writings of Polish nun Saint Faustina, this 70-minute work was composed in memory of the composer’s father.

The four-person string quartet Apollo Chamber Players has big plans for its 14th season, including the opening concert, With Malice Toward None.

Apollo Chamber Players Opens Season 'With Malice Toward None'

By Sam Byrd

Sep 7, 2021

Do Beethoven and Abraham Lincoln go together? Apollo Chamber Players thinks so. The group will present With Malice Toward None as its season opener on Saturday at The MATCH with a question and answer session at 7 p.m and concert at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature the titular piece as well as the world premiere of Fantasia Symphony No. 7 by Beethoven/Tracy Silverman and Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 18 No. 6.

Ars Lyrica returns to in-person performance at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for their 17th season.

Ars Lyrica’s Return to In-Person Performance a Labor of Hercules

By Natalie de la Garza

Aug 30, 2021

Two takes on Hercules kick off Ars Lyrica’s return to in-person, live performances for their 17th season.

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