Houston Symphony performs Mozart's Jupiter Symphony

Jones Hall

May 13th, 2010 at 8:00 PM

It's unknown whether Mozart ever heard his final symphony performed live. But you can. Nicknamed Jupiter Symphony, Houston Symphony brings Mozart's 41st Symphony, in four movements, to Jones ...

Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique with the Houston Symphony

Jones Hall

Apr 22nd, 2010 - Apr 25th, 2010

Conductor Claus Kirill Karabits guides the Houston Symphony in a performance of Hector Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique. The symphony tells the story of a gifted artist spurned by love and ...

The Houston Symphony performs Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony

Jones Hall

Apr 8th, 2010 - Apr 11th, 2010

Austrian conductor Christian Arming leads the Houston Symphony in a performance of Shostakovich's controversial Fifth Symphony. Shostakovich’s opposition to government control over artistic creativity motivated the writing of ...

Houston Symphony Opening Night Gala

Oh what a night!

By Jamie Glover

Sep 24th, 2009 at 10:18 AM

The Houston Symphony launched the fall social season with an opening night gala that rocked the house.

Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Miller Outdoor Theatre

Jun 17th, 2010 - Jun 26th, 2010

The Houston Symphony performs its traditional summer concert series at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Houston Symphony presents Cirque de la Symphonie at Jones Hall

Jones Hall

May 28th, 2010 - May 30th, 2010

This show marries strongmen, hand balancers and aerial artists with symphony music. Add to that a Spanish web, and you have a performance far from the standard symphony repertoire.

Independence Day Summer Symphony Night at Miller Outdoor Theater

Miller Outdoor Theatre

Jul 4th, 2010 at 8:30 PM

Led by Principle Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski, The Houston Symphony presents a musical salute to Independence Day featuring Tchaikovsky's stirring 1812 Overture and a selection of American favorites. The ...

Houston Symphony presents Handel's Messiah in candelight

Jones Hall

Dec 17th, 2010 - Dec 19th, 2010

The Houston Symphony performs Handel's Messiah in a setting reminiscent of the 1700s, with dramatic candlelight. This timeless oratorio traces the life of Christ culminating in the renowned "Hallelujah ...

Houston Symphony presents "One O'Clock Swings!"

Jones Hall

Nov 12th, 2010 - Nov 14th, 2010

The Houston Symphony teams up with the University of North Texas’ One O’Clock Lab Band to form the biggest band in Texas. The performance will feature songs from such ...

Itzhak Perlman at the Houston Symphony

Jones Hall

Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Legendary violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman will join the Houston Symphony for an evening of music. Among other pieces, Perlman will play Mendolssohn's classic Violin Concerto in E minor.

Houston Symphony presents Handel's Messiah by candlelight

Houston Symphony

Dec 18th, 2009 - Dec 20th, 2009

Performed by dramatic candlelight, the Houston Symphony presents this timeless oratorio in a setting reminiscent of the 1700s. Handel's Messiah traces the life of Christ culminating in the renowned ...

Garrison Keillor's Christmas with the Houston Symphony

Houston Symphony

Dec 9th, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Praire Home Companion creator Garrison Keillor joins the Houston Symphony for a Christmas concert featuring his unique blend of improvisational storytelling and songmaking.

Houston Symphony presents "Very Merry Pops"

Jones Hall

Dec 10th, 2010 - Dec 12th, 2010

Enjoy the Symphony's much-loved holiday tradition, featuring conductor Michael Krajewski and the Houston Symphony Chorus. "Very Merry Pops" will get you in the holiday spirit with symphonic renditions of ...

Houston Symphony's Masquerade Ball

Jones Hall

Oct 23rd, 2010 - Oct 23rd, 2010

Dress up as your favorite character and join the Houston Symphony as witches, princesses and ghosts are brought to life. In the spirit of autumn, the symphony will perform music ...

The Houston Symphony presents Bronfman's Tchaikovsky

Jones Hall

Sep 16th, 2010 - Sep 19th, 2010

Russian-Israeli pianist Yefim Bronfman joins the Houston Symphony for a passion-infused performance featuring Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. The concert also includes Stravinsky's suite from The Song of ...

Eschenbach and Lang Lang at Jones Hall

Jones Hall

Apr 14th, 2010 at 8:00 PM

The famed conductor Christoph Eschenbach and pianist Lang Lang join forces for an evening at Jones Hall. Among other pieces, they will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and Prokoflev ...

The Houston Symphony presents "The Planets: An HD Odyssey"

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sep 30th, 2010 at 8:00 PM

Ready for an experience that's out of this world? The Houston Symphony combines breathtaking high-definition images from the solar system with Gustav Holst's score, "Planets." In January, the ...

Sweet music

He's in: All Hans on the Symphony deck

By Clifford Pugh

Sep 23rd, 2009 at 3:51 PM

With ticket sales up and a trip to Carnegie Hall on the horizon, the Houston Symphony announced that Hans Graf will continue as music director for four more years. His ...

Houston Symphony presents Siegle's Kaddish

Jones Hall

Nov 23rd, 2010 at 7:30 PM

In collaboration with the Holocaust Museum Houston, the Houston Symphony chronicles the journey of heroic Holocaust survivors through music. The evening features L. Siegle's Kaddish, Prokoflev's Overture on ...

2010 Houston Symphony Ball "What a Wonderful World"

Hilton Americas-Houston

Mar 27th, 2010 at 6:30 PM

The Hilton Americas-Houston will be transformed into bustling New Orleans gardens March 27 by Darryl & Co for the Houston Symphony Ball. Guests at the black-tie benefit will enjoy an a ...