A transatlantic journey and a worldwide release: it begins and ends in Houston! Join WindSync to celebrate the release of WindSync Plays Miguel Del Aguila, and be among the first to reserve your copy! 💿 🍻 Party attendees will get two exclusive perks: the first opportunity to purchase the album ahead of its April 5th […]
CARMENcita is a distilled arrangement of Bizet’s classic opera with tank-fresh English text by Hopera’s founder Megan Berti. 8th Wonder is turning their tasting room into a theater for a night of heroic highs and limitless lows – both emotional and musical – as you sip along to a tale of love and lust, hope […]
Featuring the romanticism of the late 19th century, tonight’s program is a perfect setting for the ensemble’s dynamic approach and playing. Scott Cantrell of Dallas News remarks,”The German foursome played on an almost superhuman level of tonal refinement, technical and ensemble precision, and expressive generosity.” PROGRAM SCHUBERT Adagio & Rondo Concertante […]
Houston-based musicians, artists, and philosophers contemplate the human condition in modernity in a four-part, multi-disciplinary series commissioned by the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Houston in partnership with Steinway & Sons of Houston and funded in-part by the Houston Arts Alliance. The Archetype of Modern Man, produced by pianist and writer Elizabeth […]
Tonight’s program includes works by Mozart, Schnittke, and Grieg. Bruce Hodges from The Strad magazine describes the ensemble as “a mix of soft elegance, joie de vivre and exquisite tuning – as gorgeous as any ensemble in recent memory.” PROGRAM MOZART Quartet in […]
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Suite from Much Ado about Nothing Arnold Schoenberg: Accompaniment to a cinematographic scene, arr. Johannes Schöllhorn Hanns Eisler: Selected Ballads Kurt Weill: Seven Deadly Sins, arr. by HK Gruber and Christian Muthspiel Ensemble Modern; HK Gruber, conductor and chansonnier; Wallis Giunta, mezzo-soprano; amarcord, vocal ensemble In a rare U.S. performance, their first […]
ECHO’s very first FREE community chamber concert at the park sponsored by CTIGO and The Energy Corridor District. Bring your picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon at the park with your family while enjoying a great classical concert, kids craft booth and artisan vendors by The Art Cellar of Houston, food trucks, […]
A Musical Journey….Celebrating Bengali New Year with Indrani Mukherjee. Indrani is an Internationally famed Hindustani Classical Vocalist. She is a Khayal and Thumri exponent, also specializing in Rabindra Sangeet, light classical and soulful bhajans
Beethoven quartets have become a staple of the quartet repertoire since they were written almost 200 years ago. In their sixth season, the Carya String Quartet explores some of their favorites from Beethoven’s oeuvre while exploring the influences that Beethoven has had throughout the centuries. Beethoven’s Quartet in B-flat Major Op. 18 No. 6 lays […]
Members of the Bach Orchestra perform sonatas for violin and harpsichord at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
There will be hell to pay640 girls in Italy, 231 in Germany, 100 in France, 91 in Turkey, 1,003 in Spain. As the servant Leporello famously sings in his “Catalogue aria,” the eponymous fiend in Mozart’s sublime tragicomedy Don Giovanni has already been very busy when he beds the engaged Anna and then kills her father in […]
There will be hell to pay640 girls in Italy, 231 in Germany, 100 in France, 91 in Turkey, 1,003 in Spain. As the servant Leporello famously sings in his “Catalogue aria,” the eponymous fiend in Mozart’s sublime tragicomedy Don Giovanni has already been very busy when he beds the engaged Anna and then kills her father in […]
ROCO says goodbye to the old and in with the (relatively) new in this concert celebrating musical innovation via the string quartet. Lombardini Sirmen’s Quartet, a work that helped to shape the string quartet genre alongside those of Haydn and Boccherini, is an incredible example of a rare 18th-century woman who was not only able to live […]
A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]
ROCO welcomes back conductor JoAnn Falletta, as the full 40-piece chamber orchestra shines in works of luminous orchestral color and creativity, including three premieres! Glimpse a vision of paradise in the third and final movement of Richard Danielpour’s Symphony in Three Movements After the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri, experience the bold sounds of Conni Ellisor’s consortium-commissioned A Woman Without […]
There will be hell to pay640 girls in Italy, 231 in Germany, 100 in France, 91 in Turkey, 1,003 in Spain. As the servant Leporello famously sings in his “Catalogue aria,” the eponymous fiend in Mozart’s sublime tragicomedy Don Giovanni has already been very busy when he beds the engaged Anna and then kills her father in […]
A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]
WindSync’s Onstage Offstage Chamber Music Festival invites you to celebrate the 15th anniversary of WindSync where it all began! WindSync musicians from founding to present reunite at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music in their first concert at Duncan Hall since the graduation of the original student members. Guest performers for this special program of […]
A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has stumbled upon international and critical acclaim as hilarious and highly entertaining pluckers. Born of a rejection of convention and a penchant for reinterpretation, their catalogue is a menagerie of rock, pop, jazz, blues, and classical music. Dancing somewhere between sincerity and in-sanity, punk rock sensibilities and restrained British humor, […]
Tonight’s program features works by Debussy, Smetana, and Mendelssohn. Chicago Classical Review remarks about the trio, “The music unfolded like a spontaneous, heady conversation among three intimate friends.” PROGRAM DEBUSSY Piano Trio in G major SMETANA […]
There will be hell to pay640 girls in Italy, 231 in Germany, 100 in France, 91 in Turkey, 1,003 in Spain. As the servant Leporello famously sings in his “Catalogue aria,” the eponymous fiend in Mozart’s sublime tragicomedy Don Giovanni has already been very busy when he beds the engaged Anna and then kills her father in […]
There will be hell to pay640 girls in Italy, 231 in Germany, 100 in France, 91 in Turkey, 1,003 in Spain. As the servant Leporello famously sings in his “Catalogue aria,” the eponymous fiend in Mozart’s sublime tragicomedy Don Giovanni has already been very busy when he beds the engaged Anna and then kills her father in […]
This is an Indian Classical Vocal Music Concert of Morning Ragas by professional artists from India. The artist Mr Omkar Dadarkar is a highly acclaimed and recognized artist of younger generation. The morning Ragas are presented in the early morning hours till noon as Indian Classical Music Raga has a relationship between the particular hour […]
La Speranza’s season finale features the precocious talents of Felix Mendelssohn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with works written in the composers’ late teen years. Performers: Joanna Becker and Maria Lin, violins Yvonne Smith, viola Fran Koiner, cello
A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]
A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]
With this concert occurring on May 5, known to many as Cinco de Mayo, what could be a better title than “Fiesta!” So come prepared to hear a program that is uplifting, joyous, beautiful and ‘just plain fun!’ Join the party — you never know just what might happen!
Beethoven quartets have become a staple of the quartet repertoire since they were written almost 200 years ago. In their sixth season, the Carya String Quartet explores some of their favorites from Beethoven’s oeuvre while exploring the influences that Beethoven has had throughout the centuries. “Eternal Questions” will feature Beethoven’s Op. 135, which opens with […]
The Bach Choir and Bach Orchestra present music composed in the Americas during Bach’s lifetime.
Beethoven quartets have become a staple of the quartet repertoire since they were written almost 200 years ago. In their sixth season, the Carya String Quartet explores some of their favorites from Beethoven’s oeuvre while exploring the influences that Beethoven has had throughout the centuries. “Eternal Questions” will feature Beethoven’s Op. 135, which opens with […]
A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]
A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]
A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]
Beethoven quartets have become a staple of the quartet repertoire since they were written almost 200 years ago. In their sixth season, the Carya String Quartet explores some of their favorites from Beethoven’s oeuvre while exploring the influences that Beethoven has had throughout the centuries. “Eternal Questions” will feature Beethoven’s Op. 135, which opens with […]
ECHO’s annual Spring concert will feature Peter and the Wolf and the 2024 Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner. Other works include Capriccio Espagnole by Rimsky-Korsakov, and Boda Luis Alonzo by Geronimo Gimenez. Concert 7:30pm
Join the dance with this toe-tapping performance! We close our ninth season by exploring the role of ‘play’ within the ensemble. In collaboration with Frame Dance artistic director Lydia Hance, this program invites an interplay between music and dance, culminating in a celebration of optimism and togetherness. — curated by Tonya Burton, violist, & Patricia […]
Monumental symphonies Schumann’s first symphony is brimming with romantic-era lushness – a lyrical jubilance that captures the excitement and anticipation of Spring after a long, dark Winter. Brahms’ Fourth Symphony has become one of this master’s most legendary works and classical music’s greatest masterpieces – a powerful final symphonic statement that is a treat to […]
Join the Kodan Quintet at Archway Gallery on May 19th at 6:00 pm for an exciting evening of musical storytelling! Featuring works by Ravel, Grant Still, Maslanka, and the premiere of Nicky Sohn’s new work, Frog’s Tale. Concert and commission supported by the Houston Arts Alliance.
Apollo Chamber Players’ Silenced Voices season finale uplifts voices that have been suppressed by totalitarian dogma and those silenced within ourselves. While Dutch-Jewish composer Dick Kattenburg perished in Auschwitz because of his faith, Robert Schumann perpetually battled and was ultimately defeated by the scourge of mental illness. Join us for MUTED and experience the world-premiere […]
GRAMMY-nominated early music organization Ars Lyrica Houston closes its 2023/24 season with a new production of Handel’s magic opera “Amadigi di Gaula.” The cast includes four rising stars of the operatic firmament, all ideally suited to this exceptionally beautiful score. Tara Faircloth directs and Matthew Dirst conducts this Houston premiere. Featuring: Amadigi — Randall Scotting, […]
GRAMMY-nominated early music organization Ars Lyrica Houston closes its 2023/24 season with a new production of Handel’s magic opera “Amadigi di Gaula.” The cast includes four rising stars of the operatic firmament, all ideally suited to this exceptionally beautiful score. Tara Faircloth directs and Matthew Dirst conducts this Houston premiere. Featuring: Amadigi — Randall Scotting, […]
A free community concert! Come as you are for a special hour-long program! Mercury Chamber Orchestra presents centuries of music from across Latin America featuring fun Baroque dances to fiery boleros sung by mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte. Experience this beautiful music from the lawn at the Fondren Performance Space in Discovery Green, an urban oasis to […]
The League’s National Conference is a highlight of the year for orchestras across the U.S. More than 1,100 people gather annually to connect with peers, share common concerns, explore solutions to problems, and find inspiration from thought leaders in the orchestra field and beyond. The 2024 Conference will cover critical topics such as building a […]
The League’s National Conference is a highlight of the year for orchestras across the U.S. More than 1,100 people gather annually to connect with peers, share common concerns, explore solutions to problems, and find inspiration from thought leaders in the orchestra field and beyond. The 2024 Conference will cover critical topics such as building a […]
Collaboration and innovation are on display in this June 7, 2024 showcase led by ROCO Artistic Partner and conductor Mei-Ann Chen as part of the 2024 League of American Orchestras Conference in Houston. Comprising several of ROCO’s previously commissioned world premiers and passion project works, alongside works by Errolyn Wallen, Ruth Gipps, and the premiere of a […]
The League’s National Conference is a highlight of the year for orchestras across the U.S. More than 1,100 people gather annually to connect with peers, share common concerns, explore solutions to problems, and find inspiration from thought leaders in the orchestra field and beyond. The 2024 Conference will cover critical topics such as building a […]
Did you know that some of classical music’s most iconic and recognizable works like The Nutcracker, West Side Story, and Carnival of the Animals were all written by LGBTQ+ composers? Come take a journey through queer classical music history as we explore some of the highlights from notable composers including Bernstein, Tchaikovsky, Boulanger and more! […]
Duet of Hindustani Flute By Pandit Praveen Godkindi and Carnatic Violin by Ambi Subramaniam (son of L Subramaniam) accompanied with Tabla, Mridangam, and Ghatam. This concert is jointly hosted by TAGORE SOCIETY OF HOUSTON AND INDIA MSIC SOCIETY OF HOUSTON
The Founders Club sizzles with irresistible Spanish classic tangos, boleros, and canciones performed by three of the Latin music world’s most acclaimed artists. Renowned soprano and native Houstonian Camille Zamora returns to her hometown with Grammy-winning bandoneón virtuoso Hector Del Curto and Latin Grammy-winning tango pianist Pablo Estigarribia, featuring music by Astor Piazzolla, Rosita Melo, […]
The Founders Club sizzles with irresistible Spanish classic tangos, boleros, and canciones performed by three of the Latin music world’s most acclaimed artists. Renowned soprano and native Houstonian Camille Zamora returns to her hometown with Grammy-winning bandoneón virtuoso Hector Del Curto and Latin Grammy-winning tango pianist Pablo Estigarribia, featuring music by Astor Piazzolla, Rosita Melo, […]
This summer, Houston Methodist is proud to co-sponsor an opera that tells the story of a heart transplant. “Breath of Life” is presented by Lone Star Lyric, with music by Todd Frazier, Center for Performing Arts Medicine Director at Houston Methodist Hospital, and libretto by Michael Remson. Inspired by his childhood experiences in the Texas […]
This summer, Houston Methodist is proud to co-sponsor an opera that tells the story of a heart transplant. “Breath of Life” is presented by Lone Star Lyric, with music by Todd Frazier, Center for Performing Arts Medicine Director at Houston Methodist Hospital, and libretto by Michael Remson. Inspired by his childhood experiences in the Texas […]
Hindustani Vocal Concert by Ustaad Waseem Ahmed Khan of Agra Gharana is characterized by its austere and robust style which emphasizes clarity of diction, precision in rhythmic patterns and a repertoire that includes both classical khayals and dhrupad-dhamar style of singing. The main vocalist is accompanied on Harmonium by Siddhesh Bocholkar- one of the most […]
This summer, Houston Methodist is proud to co-sponsor an opera that tells the story of a heart transplant. “Breath of Life” is presented by Lone Star Lyric, with music by Todd Frazier, Center for Performing Arts Medicine Director at Houston Methodist Hospital, and libretto by Michael Remson. Inspired by his childhood experiences in the Texas […]
Hindustani Vocal Concert by Ustaad Waseem Ahmed Khan of Agra Gharana is characterized by its austere and robust style which emphasizes clarity of diction, precision in rhythmic patterns and a repertoire that includes both classical khayals and dhrupad-dhamar style of singing. The main vocalist is accompanied on Harmonium by Siddhesh Bocholkar- one of the most […]
WE are America. From varying beginnings, backgrounds, cultures, and countries each of us matter, each of us is important. WE celebrate America. We celebrate the birth of our great nation. We reflect on our past. We hope in our future. We honor those who have served and continue to serve in the American Armed Forces. […]
THE IDEA OF GOD: Is He the creator, or is he my creation? Does God reside in art, or is art a pathway to him? Do I seek Him, or is She in me? This solo full performance by Dr. Apoorva Jayaraman in the classical Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam, explores the idea of God […]
Participants in the Piano Arts Intensive session perform a recital of solos and duos.
Under the direction of Dr. Clif Evans, the AFA Symphony Orchestra performs Shostakovich’s mighty Symphony No. 5 along with the winner of the Concerto Competition, cellist Bren Staples performing the first movement of Elgar’s Cello Concerto. The String Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kayoko Dan, will open the concert with Florence Price’s Adoration […]
A foot-stompin’, toe tappin’ tribute to the greatest names in country music, including songs by famed singers and songwriters like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, and Faith Hill. Featuring our own Houston Symphony! With two fabulous singers – Texas native Patrick Thomas (The Voice) and Rachel Potter (The X Factor)- […]
Samskriti, supported by the Consulate of India, Houston, presents INCREDIBLE INDIA 2024, featuring the Abhinava Dance Company in KRISHNAA: FIRE TO FROST, a brilliant and unique dramatization, through narration, song and dance, of the story of Draupadi, one of the most memorable characters in the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata. Born out of fire, Draupadi’s […]
CELEBRATING BIPOC COMPOSERS AND SONGWRITERS Summer Song Theater Fest is a platform highlighting BIPOC musical theater, folk, opera, and art song composers. New stories. Fresh Sounds. Fresh Faces. Come out to hear talent from across the city of Houston, perform new, fresh works from the composers. For ticket information, go to Lifestudios.org/summersong
“MEKONG: SOUL” tells three powerful and multi-sensory stories about life on the Mekong River of Southeast Asia. With music, audiences will hear the sounds of Vietnamese, Khmer, Thai, Lao, and Burmese communities. With dance, they will see the pains of departure from the homeland and the struggles faced by those torn from the river. With […]
Enjoy Baroque gems by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Handel in a dynamic concert featuring recorder virtuoso Vincent Lauzer. Experience the recorder’s sonic beauty and musical fireworks at Miller. Free admission! Additionally, the concert will include Baroque compositions by Telemann, Haydn, and Handell, all performed on historical instruments, recreating the composers’ intended sounds. This multimedia concert will […]
Enjoy Baroque gems by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Handel in a dynamic concert featuring recorder virtuoso Vincent Lauzer. Experience the recorder’s sonic beauty and musical fireworks at Miller. Free admission! Additionally, the concert will include Baroque compositions by Telemann, Haydn, and Handell, all performed on historical instruments, recreating the composers’ intended sounds. This multimedia concert will […]
The Moores School of Music celebrates the opening of the new season with COLLAGE – one of its most beloved traditions. Experience a menagerie of performances featuring orchestra, band, choir, jazz, percussion, mariachi, the Spirit of Houston and more! To learn more about the various performing ensembles offered by the Moores School of Music, please […]
Although Anton Bruckner was one the most visionary symphonic composers at the end of the nineteenth century, his biography continues to be dominated by anecdotes about his eccentric personality. Lesser known is the fact that he composed his sacred choral music as a celebrated organist and choir director for performances alongside works of the old […]
Unplug and contemplate on matters current and incessant, with eclectic sounds spanning from Joseph Haydn to Arvo Pärt. Curated to accompany John Slaby’s show “Adam and Eve and the iPhone,” this program reflects on life, death, and legacy.
DACAMERA Young Artists present a concert inspired by the Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonÕs Albert and Ethel Herzstein Gallery for Judaica.
The Shepherd School celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Spanish-language recital performed by faculty member and international opera star Ana María Martínez and opera department students. General admission free tickets are required and available here – https://music.rice.edu/events/noche-espanola-ana-maria-martinez-friends The Shepherd School rinde homenaje a la historia y cultura latina durante el Mes Nacional de Herencia […]
In La Speranza’s season opener, take a musical stroll through the royal gardens with string quartets by Mozart and Hyacinthe Jadin, two composers who earned the respect of royalty despite their short lives. Program: Jadin: String Quartet in F major, Op. 4 no. 2 Mozart: String Quartet in D Major, K. 575 Performers: Joanna Becker […]
Pianist and composer Conrad Tao and tap dancer and choreographer Caleb Teicher reimagine an Aria from Bach’s Goldberg Variations, Art Tatum’s demented stride piano, Arnold Schoenberg’s ironic take on the Viennese waltz, and more, exploring the counterpoint between their perspectives. Threading it all together, a work that bridges traditions, approaches, and styles—Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Join Duo Dramatique (Dominika Dancewicz, violin & Andrew Schneider, piano) for a riveting evening of music and poetry. The artists will share music and words by composers and writers who evocatively express their take on various forms of political oppression, be it war, poverty, or racial and social prejudice, or who bring forth a strong […]
The 14th concert of the concert series “PONCE 243: Complete Piano Works”, featuring pianists Rodolfo Morales, Zhu Zhu, Lina Morita, and Omar Herrera Arizmendi, the founder and artistic director of the Ponce Project Foundation. This event also features winners of the 2024 Ponce International Piano Competition.
Arthouse HOUSTON aka Friends of River Oaks Theatre and Buffalo Bayou Partnership co-present a FREE outdoor screening of the satirical film Being There. In partnership with Powered by People, a community-led voter registration effort will also be included at the event. Directed by Hal Ashby (Harold and Maude, The Last Detail), Being There stars Peter […]
Celebrate National Latine Heritage Month with HOPERA’s season opener Boleros & Arias! This FREE Pint-Sized Performance is filled with sizzling hit tunes from Latin American composers such as María Grever, Consuelo Velázquez, Agustín Lara, and more! Featuring Luisana Rivas, mezzo-soprano, and Fernando Grimaldo, bass-baritone, with pianist Xuefei Liu this is a performance you will not […]
The 15th concert of the concert series “PONCE 243: Complete Piano Works”, featuring pianists Timothy Hester, Tali Morgulis, Rodrigo González Barragán, Andrew Staupe, and Omar Herrera Arizmendi, the founder and artistic director of the Ponce Project Music Foundation.
GRAMMY-nominated Baroque ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston’s season opener, In Praise of Virtue, spotlights countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, a “young star” (New York Times) and local favorite since his time in the HGO Studio. Nussbaum Cohen will share the stage with “breakout” soprano (Boston Globe) Hannah DePriest, in her Ars Lyrica debut. This program features two […]
The 16th concert of the concert series “Ponce 243: Complete Piano Works”, featuring pianists Timothy Hester, Tali Morgulis, Andrew Staupe, Rodolfo Morales, and Omar Herrera Arizmendi, the founder and artistic director of the Ponce Project Music Foundation.
Conrad Tao is the quintessential 21st century artist. Houston audiences will be among the first to experience Tao’s Carnegie Hall mainstage debut program featuring his work as a composer and Debussy’s remarkable Études.
Vibrant Voices: Musical Portraits from the Houston Asian American Archive is a unique and innovative concert experience that highlights immigrant experiences and triumphs in Houston. Join three young Houston-based composers — Victor Cui, Ethan Soledad, and Tian Qin — as they share vivid musical stories about three Houstonians: wound care doctor and post-war Vietnam refugee […]
Kinetic Ensemble opens their 10th concert season by featuring composers who have digested and transformed musical material from their immediate geographic and cultural contexts. Turkish-American composer Erberk Eryılmaz rewrites the mechanics of traditional Turkish percussion for an ensemble of piano and strings; Dutch composer Joey Roukens pulls material from old sea shanties and contemporary pop […]
Apollo Chamber Players’ season opener, LIBERTY explores this nation’s noble quest to ‘secure the blessings of liberty’ for its citizenry – and where we have fallen tragically short. Legendary actor and activist George Takei joins Apollo to tell the story of his family’s forced internment during World War II, as people of Japanese descent in […]
Concert with a variety of great contemporary pieces and spirituals that will bring joy and pleasure.
“Canciones de mi Tierra,” is a performance of music and dance, centered around the Nahuatl poetry of Jose Maria Bonilla, set to music by composer Salvador Moreno. Featuring Mexican soprano and artistic director, Priscilla Salisbury, this performance fuses Mesoamerican and Mexican dance and traditional dress with the classical tradition of vocal art song. “Canciones de […]
Risky(er) Business celebrates Dmitri Shostakovich and Nikolai Roslavets, Soviet composers whose experiments and ideologies lived on the perilous line between favor and dissent in the 1920’s-’40s: when music represented power, politics, and the perspective of the people. When putting pen to paper wasn’t just risky. It was dangerous, even subversive. Which of them toed the […]
Join Monarch Chamber Players for a special concert at Lambert Hall in honor of Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Awareness Day. The program offers a small glimpse into the complex world of MBC patients through music that highlights life’s complexity, solace in nature, and the necessity of community. Cynthia, a commission by Nicky Sohn inspired by […]
Join HBQ in a family friendly, Halloween themed show! Costumes are encouraged!
In honor of Czech Heritage Month, Apollo Chamber Players celebrate the bicentennial of Bedrich Smetana’s birth with chamber music by this beloved Bohemian composer. Program features his fiery First String Quartet and masterful Piano Trio.
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