| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Beethoven’s FifthPresented by Houston Symphony at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts February 23-February 26, 2012 The Houston Symphony presents Beethoven’s Fifth Thursday, February 23 at 8:00PM, Saturday February 25 at 8:00PM and Sunday, February 26 at 2:30PM in Jones Hall.
Experience the drama of Beethoven’s most famous work. You’ll hear the contrast between breathless tenderness and the powerful, triumphal finale. Plus, meet Colin Currie, a star in the world of solo percussion, for whom Rautavaara composed the provocative concerto,... | Houston Symphony | 02/23/12-
02/26/12 | Houston |
Sequentia/Benjamin Bagby: Fragments for the End of TimePresented by Da Camera of Houston and Rothko Chapel at Rothko Chapel February 25-February 26, 2012 Da Camera of Houston presents Sequentia/Benjamin Bagby: Fragments for the End of Time, Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:00 PM and Sunday, February 26, 2012, 2:30 PM at the Rothko Chapel. Part of the Da Camera at The Menil Series. Featuring: Sequentia (pictured, Benjamin Bagby, voice, harp, symphonia; Norbert Rodenkirchen, flutes, harps)
Vocalist, harpist and scholar | Da Camera of Houston | 02/25/12-
02/26/12 | Houston |
Galveston Symphony Orchestra February 2012 ConcertPresented by Galveston Symphony Orchestra and The Grand 1894 Opera House at The Grand 1894 Opera House February 26, 2012 The Grand 1894 Opera House presents The Galveston Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Pickar (pictured).
February 26, 2012:
Francesca de Rimini Op. 32n
P. E. Tchaikovsky
March Slav, Op. 31
P. E. Tchaikovsky
Death and Transfiguration Op. 24
Richard Strauss
Symphony No. 5, D. 417 (Tragic)
Franz Schubert | Galveston Symphony Orchestra | 02/26/12 | Galveston |
| Texas Medical Center Orchestra: Latin Fusion | Texas Medical Center Orchestra (formerly Doctors Orchestra of Houston) | 02/26/12 | Houston |
Early Music Southwest at Rienzi: Amsterdam BaroquePresented by Rienzi Center for European Decorative Arts, MFAH at Rienzi Center for European Decorative Arts February 26, 2012 Early Music Southwest, an international collaboration of baroque music professionals, presents Amsterdam Baroque at Rienzi, the MFAH's Center for European decorative arts. Sunday, February 26 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Early Music Southwest, an international collaboration of baroque music professionals, presents a series of musical recitals held throughout the year. Early Music Southwest specializes in the performance of chamber music of the... | Rienzi Center for European Decorative Arts, MFAH | 02/26/12 | Houston |
Moores School of Music Faculty Recital: Vagram SaradjianPresented by University of Houston - Moores School of Music at University of Houston - Moores Opera House February 26, 2012 The Moores School of Music at the University of Houston presents a Faculty Recital: Vagram Saradjian.
Featuring:
Vagram Saradjian, (pictured) cello
Tatiana Gerasimova, piano
Works by Schumann, Brahms
Professor Vagram Saradjian, an award-winning cellist, was born into the world of music. A student of the world’s greatest cellist, Mstislav Rostropovich, he has performed in Carnegie Hall and is a Full... | University of Houston - Moores School of Music | 02/26/12 | Houston |
UST Guest Recital: Daniel Mutlu, Cantor of Congregation Beth IsraelPresented by University of St. Thomas at University of St. Thomas - Cullen Hall February 26, 2012 The University of St. Thomas Music Department presents a Guest Recital by Cantor Daniel Mutlu in Cullen Hall on the University of St. Thomas campus.
The program will include Dichterliebe Op. 48 by Robert Schumann, Ach senke doch den Geist der Freuden from Cantata Herr, wie du willt, so schicks mit mir, BWV 73 and Frohe Hirten from Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 by Johann Sebastian Bach, and... | University of St. Thomas | 02/26/12 | Houston |
| Bach Society Houston & Mercury Baroque (at San Jacinto College) | San Jacinto College | 02/26/12 | Pasadena |
| Moores School of Music: Quartets for Nature and Time - AURA CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE | University of Houston - Moores School of Music | 02/27/12 | Houston |
Houston Brass Band Benefit Concerts!Presented by Houston Brass Band at Various locations around Houston February 26-February 27, 2012 The Houston Brass Band is performing two benefit concerts for local music students! Join the Houston Brass Band in supporting music in our schools:
Concert Schedule:
Sunday February 26, 2012, 7pm
at Lanier Middle School,
2600 Woodhead,
Houston, TX 77098
Monday February 27, 7pm,
at Austin High School
3434 Pheasant Creek Drive,... | Houston Brass Band | 02/26/12-
02/27/12 | Houston |
| Moores School of Music A.I. Lack Series Lecture/Recital | University of Houston - Moores School of Music | 02/28/12 | Houston |
Moores School of Music: The Amadeus Project: Bringing the Past into FocusPresented by University of Houston - Moores School of Music at University of Houston - Moores Opera House February 28, 2012 The Moores School of Music at the University of Houston presents The Amadeus Project: Bringing the Past into Focus.
Members of Ars Lyrica, the Cambini Woodwind Quintet, and some of America’s finest period instrument players form a Classical orchestra to perform Mozart’s piano concerti in A Major (K. 414), G Major (K. 453), and C Minor (K. 491)
Featuring:
Timothy Hester, (pictured) fortepiano,... | University of Houston - Moores School of Music | 02/28/12 | Houston |
St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society: SchubertiadePresented by St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church February 28, 2012 St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society presents Schubertiade, Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30pm at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Featuring:
Barrett Sills, cello; Sophia Silivos, violin; Rodney Waters, piano; Eric Larson, double bass; James Dunham, viola; Thomas LeGrand, clarinet; and Leigh Shipman, soprano.
Scheduled Program:
Honoring Schubert's birthday, this... | St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society | 02/28/12 | Houston |
Moores School of Music: Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble IIPresented by University of Houston - Moores School of Music at University of Houston - Moores Opera House February 29, 2012 The Moores School of Music at the University of Houston presents Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble II, Wednesday, February 29, at 7:30pm, in Moores Opera House.
Featuring:
SYMPHONIC BAND
WIND ENSEMBLE II
David Bertman (pictured), Marion West, Troy Bennefield, directors
Scheduled Program:
Works by Osmon, Camphouse, Gandolfi, Grainger. | University of Houston - Moores School of Music | 02/29/12 | Houston |
LA Phil LIVE - Dudamel conducts Mahler 8 (ENCORE)Presented by Fathom/National CineMedia at Edwards Houston Marq*e 23 & IMAX February 29, 2012 Fathom/National CineMedia and the Los Angeles Philharmonic present LA Phil LIVE: Dudamel conducts Mahler 8 “Symphony of a Thousand” live from Caracas, Venezuela.
An encore performance of Dudamel conducts Mahler 8 “Symphony of a Thousand” will be shown in select theatres on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:00PM in all time zones.
Please note: not all theatres showing the live... | Fathom/National CineMedia | 02/29/12 | Houston |
Houston Early Music: La Morra - Lacrime di Leo (Tears of a Lion): A Secret Concert for Pope Leo XPresented by Houston Early Music at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church March 2, 2012 Swiss early music ensemble La Morra will visit Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston on Friday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m., as part of its first U.S. tour, which will take it to six cities across the country. The 12-year-old group will present Lacrime di Leo (Tears of a Lion): A Secret Concert for Pope Leo X on Houston Early Music’s season, treating audiences to little-heard gems from the early... | Houston Early Music | 03/02/12 | Houston |
| Moores School of Music Concert: Chamber Orchestra | University of Houston - Moores School of Music | 03/02/12 | Houston |
| Quartet Around the Corner: Quartus Chamber Players | HCC Chamber Music Series | 03/02/12 | Houston |
| Persian Classical & Flamenco Fusion Concert: Homayoun Shajarian & Hesar Ensemble | University of Houston - Persian Society (The Persian Society at the University of Houston) | 03/02/12 | Houston |
Houston Civic Symphony March Concert: Young Artists Competition winnersPresented by Houston Civic Symphony at St. Martin's Episcopal Church March 2, 2012 The Houston Civic Symphony presents their March Concert, Friday, March 2, 2012, at 7:30pm, at St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Brian Runnels - Music Director. Admission is FREE!
This concert features the Winners of the Houston Civic Symphony Young Artist Competition.
Scheduled Program:
Theofanidis - Rainbow... | Houston Civic Symphony | 03/02/12 | Houston |
Debussy's Paris (Part 1 of a Two-Concert Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Claude Debussy's Birth)Presented by Da Camera of Houston at Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater March 3, 2012 Da Camera of Houston presents Debussy's Paris, Part 1 of a Two-Concert Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Claude Debussy's Birth, Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00 PM, in the Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center.
Rediscover Debussy’s music in the context of older and younger friends and colleagues. We hear Chausson’s passionately romantic Concerto and the younger Caplet’s Fantastic Tale,... | Da Camera of Houston | 03/03/12 | Houston |
The 5 BrownsPresented by The Grand 1894 Opera House at The Grand 1894 Opera House March 3, 2012 The 5 Browns – one family, five Steinway grand pianos, and 50 fingers – will fill The Grand’s stage for one incredible show on Saturday, March 3 at 8pm. Sponsored by The Galveston Musical Club, The Trube Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts, this will be a musical sibling symphony of sound!
The 5 Browns; Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra and Desirae , all attended New... | The Grand 1894 Opera House | 03/03/12 | Galveston |
Musical Evening dedicated to Feodor ChaliapinPresented by Russian Cultural Center Our Texas at Russian Cultural Center Our Texas March 3, 2012 Russian Cultural Center Our Texas presents a Musical Evening dedicated to Feodor Chaliapin, Saturday, March 3, at 6:00 p.m.
Decades after his death, Feodor Chaliapin (pictured, 1873 - 1938) is still considered Russia's greatest opera singer. The dynamism of Chaliapin's acting perfectly complemented his voice, which was of extraordinary depth, richness and sheer magnitude. As an actor he applied psychological techniques to operatic performance and created... | Russian Cultural Center Our Texas | 03/03/12 | Houston |
ROCO Chamber Series: Maureen Nelson, ViolinPresented by River Oaks Chamber Orchestra and Gremillion & Co., Fine Art, Inc. at Gremillion & Co., Fine Art, Inc. March 4, 2012 River Oaks Chamber Orchestra presents ROCO Chamber Series: Maureen Nelson, Violin, Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 4:00 PM, at Gremillion & Co. Fine Art Annex: 2501 Sunset.
The third of four ROCO Chamber Concerts hosted by Gremillion & Co Fine Art, featuring ROCO violinist, Maureen Nelson.(pictured).
Maureen keeps a busy touring schedule with engagements both across the US and abroad. She is a founding member and first violinist of the... | River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | 03/04/12 | Houston |
Chamber Music with Sean Wang and Matthew DirstPresented by Bach Society Houston at Christ the King Lutheran Church March 4, 2012 The Bach Society Houston presents Chamber Music with Sean Wang, baroque violin, and Matthew Dirst, harpsichord, Sunday, March 4 at 6pm, at Christ the King Lutheran Church.
The duo will perform works by J.S. Bach, Biber, and Tartini.
Sean Wang (pictured) is an accomplished violinist who has performed extensively as a recitalist and chamber musician in the United States, Europe, and Asia, with appearances at... | Bach Society Houston | 03/04/12 | Houston |
Ye Shall Have a Song: Annual African American Music Gala: A Concert of Works by Black ComposersPresented by Houston Ebony Opera Guild at Christ Church Cathedral March 3-March 4, 2012 Houston Ebony Opera Guild presents Ye Shall Have a Song, including a Lecture-preview and Two Concert Performances.
The Annual African American Music Gala: A Concert of Works by Black Composers takes place at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 3 and at 4p.m., Sunday, March 4, at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue at San Jacinto.
“Ye Shall Have A Song “ is the inspiring title of the 2012 AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC GALA.... | Houston Ebony Opera Guild | 03/03/12-
03/04/12 | Houston |
Lone Star Symphonic Band: Springtime in Texas ConcertPresented by Lone Star Symphonic Band March 4, 2012 Lone Star Symphonic Band, a Houston-area non-profit community band, will be performing a concert titled Springtime in Texas on Sunday, March 4th, 2012. The concert will begin at 4:00 pm at Crosspoint Community Church, located at 700 S. Westgreen, Katy, Texas.
The Band will be performing several pieces for the concert, such as Festive Overture, Blue Goose Rag, The River Red, and Salute to American Jazz. Lone Star Symphonic Band... | Lone Star Symphonic Band | 03/04/12 | Katy |
Dinner With IconsPresented by Fort Bend Culture & Arts Alliance March 5, 2012 The Fort Bend Culture & Arts Alliance invites you to Dinner With Icons!
Join us for a fun night and enjoy Lasagna House's special menu, the music of Frank Matta, and view the icons of Isabel Creixell.
Special Performance by EDWARD CROWELL!
Menu:
Caesar Salad
Benlieto - Chicken Breast stuffed with Prosciutto, Fontina & Basil, topped with Basil Butter... | Fort Bend Culture & Arts Alliance | 03/05/12 | Sugar Land |
ChanticleerPresented by Houston Friends of Chamber Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall March 6, 2012 Houston Friends of Chamber Music presents Chanticleer, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Chanticleer has performed for our Houston friends on five occasions. The first was on May 12, 1998 and the most recent was on November 11, 2008. On the latest date, Chanticleer featured a variety of vocal selections created by Beethoven, Blacker, Haydn, Hindemith, Smetana, Kodaly, Mozart and Schumann. This performance was one of the most highly... | Houston Friends of Chamber Music | 03/06/12 | Houston |
| A Tapestry of Voices: Collaboration (at The Centrum) | Bay Area Chorus of Greater Houston | 03/06/12 | Spring |
| Moores School of Music Concert: Songs of Love and Passion - University Choruses | University of Houston - Moores School of Music | 03/06/12 | Houston |
A Far Cry On Tour - Deep SouthPresented by A Far Cry and Sugar Land Baptist Church at Sugar Land Baptist Church March 6, 2012 A Far Cry and Sugar Land Baptist Church present A Far Cry On Tour- Deep South, Tuesday, March 6 at 7pm. Two of the members of A Far Cry, Ashley & Courtenay Vandiver graduated from Houston's own HSPVA before going on to study at Boston New England Conservatory. This is the 2nd trip A Far Cry has made to the Houston area.
A Far Cry stands at the forefront of an exciting new generation in classical music. According to the New York Times, the... | A Far Cry | 03/06/12 | Sugar Land |
A Little Day Music: The Old City String QuartetPresented by Da Camera of Houston at Wortham Theater Center - Lobby March 7, 2012 Da Camera of Houston's long-standing A Little Day Music series of free lunchtime concerts returns to the the Wortham Theater Center. Downtown workers, schools, seniors and day care centers are among the many who enjoy Da Camera’s free lunchtime concerts on the first Wednesday of each month, October through May, at noon in the lobby of the Wortham Theater Center (500 Texas at Smith).
Bring your lunch and enjoy the wide variety of artists and... | Da Camera of Houston | 03/07/12 | Houston |
Earth, Wind & FirePresented by Houston Symphony at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts March 8, 2012 The Houston Symphony presents Earth, Wind & Fire Thursday, March 8 at 7:30PM in Jones Hall. You've heard the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire, but you've never heard them like this! The power of your Houston Symphony will add a new twist to Let's Groove, Boogie Wonderland and After Love has Gone.
Earth, Wind & Fire (pictured) were one of... | Houston Symphony | 03/08/12 | Houston |
| Moores School of Music: Under the Influence III -WIND ENSEMBLE | University of Houston - Moores School of Music | 03/08/12 | Houston |
La ResurrezionePresented by Ars Lyrica Houston at Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall March 9, 2012 The Ars Lyrica 2011-12 season of Transformations -- emotional, spiritual, physical, even intellectual - continues with La Resurrezione. On March 9 Ars Lyrica presents G. F. Handel’s oratorio La Resurrezione – a colorful and operatic reaction to the resurrection of Christ.
An operatic telling of the Resurrection story by the young G. F. Handel, with vocal fireworks, beautiful melodies, and a stellar cast. This extraordinary oratorio,... | Ars Lyrica Houston | 03/09/12 | Houston |
Symphony Under the SeaPresented by Houston Symphony at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts March 10, 2012 The Houston Symphony presents Symphony Under the Sea. Two shows Saturday, March 10 at 10:00am and 11:30am in Jones Hall.
Take a dip into wet and watery music, featuring Disney’s beloved theme to The Little Mermaid. Continue our under the sea voyage with Debussy’s La Mer and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.
Fish created by local child artists will help set this concert... | Houston Symphony | 03/10/12 | Houston |
| Young Texas Artists Entergy Concert of Finalists | Montgomery County Performing Arts Society | 03/10/12 | Conroe |
2012 Round Top Guitar FestivalPresented by Round Top Festival Institute at Round Top Festival Institute March 10, 2012 The Round Top Festival Institute presents the 2012 Round Top Guitar Festival, Saturday, March 10, 2012. The 8th Round Top Guitar Festival promises to be unforgettable! Enjoy the acoustic guitar sound without amplification in the amazing acoustics of the Festival Concert Hall. Enjoy the natural sound of the instruments!
Three international soloists and/or ensembles:
Marco Tamayo (at 1:30 pm)
Duo Bandini/Chiachiaretta... | Round Top Festival Institute | 03/10/12 | Round Top |
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN! Family Concert: Celebrating DebussyPresented by Da Camera of Houston and Menil Collection at Menil Collection March 10, 2012 Da Camera of Houston and The Menil Collection present another STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN! Family Concert.
This concert series on The Menil Collection campus has quickly become a popular family event. Combine a visit to the museum (where admission is always free) with an interactive and informative concert.
The Da Camera Young Artists join Da Camera’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of French composer Claude Debussy. The Young Artists... | Da Camera of Houston | 03/10/12 | Houston |
| Young Texas Artists Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue fundraising gala | Montgomery County Performing Arts Society | 03/10/12 | Conroe |
Bowfire!Presented by Houston Symphony at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts March 9-March 11, 2012 The Houston Symphony presents Bowfire!, Friday-Saturday, March 9-10 at 8PM and Sunday, March 11 at 7:30PM in Jones Hall. It's the ultimate string sensation! Don’t miss when they join forces with your Houston Symphony for a concert experience unlike any other.
Bowfire has continually proven itself to be a "must see" event everywhere it is presented with audiences... | Houston Symphony | 03/09/12-
03/11/12 | Houston |
| MFAH/Houston Friends of Chamber Music Gallery Concert: The Old City String Quartet | Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | 03/11/12 | Houston |
Violin Master Class by Itamar Zorman, Tchaikovsky Competition Winner NEW DATE/LOCATIONPresented by Society for the Performing Arts March 13, 2012 Society for the Performing Arts presents a Violin Master Class by Itamar Zorman, Tchaikovsky Competition Winner. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 March 13, TIME TBD at 2pm at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) International Music Academy, 4714 Ingersoll St., 77027.
Music lovers, here is your chance to experience a music class taught by the... | Society for the Performing Arts | 03/13/12 | Houston |
James Dick, PianistPresented by Cypress Creek FACE at The Centrum (at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center) March 13, 2012 Cypress Creek FACE presents pianist James Dick, Pianist at 3 PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2012.
Recognized as one of the truly important pianists of his generation, internationally-renowned concert pianist and Steinway artist James Dick brings keyboard sonorities of captivation, opulence and brilliance to performances that radiate intellectual insight and emotional authenticity.
Dick is no stranger to accolades. From... | Cypress Creek FACE | 03/13/12 | Spring |
After Debussy (Part II of a Two-Concert Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Claude Debussy's Birth)Presented by Da Camera of Houston and Menil Collection at Menil Collection March 13, 2012 Da Camera of Houston presents After Debussy, Part II of a Two-Concert Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Claude Debussy's Birth, Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 7:30 PM, at The Menil Collection. Part of the Da Camera at The Menil Series.
In 1915, Debussy outlined a plan to compose six sonatas for various combinations of instruments, but completed only three of the planned works, all masterpieces.... | Da Camera of Houston | 03/13/12 | Houston |
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Ernani ENCOREPresented by Metropolitan Opera and Fathom/National CineMedia at Various locations around Houston March 14, 2012 The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD and Fathom/National CineMedia present Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Ernani.
An encore performance of Verdi’s Ernani will be shown in select theatres on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM in all time zones. Please note: not all theatres showing the live transmission will present an encore showing.
Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched... | Metropolitan Opera | 03/14/12 | Houston |
Tchaikovsky Competition Winner: Itamar Zorman, ViolinPresented by Society for the Performing Arts at Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater March 14, 2012 Society for the Performing Arts presents the Tchaikovsky Competition Winner: Itamar Zorman, Violin, at 7:30 pm, Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Wortham Center's Cullen Theater, as part of the SPA CenterPoint Energy Young Concert Artists Series.
The press calls the second performer on our Young Concert Artists Series a "virtuoso of emotions.” His list of credits at such a young age is enough to stop any classical music aficionado... | Society for the Performing Arts | 03/14/12 | Houston |
Frevo Master Class Presented by Society for the Performing Arts at Brazilian Arts Foundation Cultural Center March 15, 2012 Society for the Performing Arts presents a Frevo Master Class. Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 3:00pm at the Brazilian Arts Foundation Cultural Center.
Interested in frevo, a fiery, fast paced instrumental style of music originating from Brazil? If so, join us for a frevo master class taught by a member of the SpokFrevo Orquestra.
All music master classes are FREE and open to the public to observe/audit. | Society for the Performing Arts | 03/15/12 | Houston |
Village Chamber Players: Suk and DvorákPresented by Village Concerts at Christ the King Lutheran Church March 15, 2012 Village Concerts presents the Village Chamber Players presenting music by Suk and Dvorák at 7:45pm Thursday, March 15, in the parish hall of Christ the King Lutheran Church.
The Village Chambers Players are a piano quintet made up of Kurt Johnson, violin; Yung-Hsiang Wang, violin; Rene Salazar, viola; Barrett Sills, violoncello; and Clive Swansbourne,... | Village Concerts | 03/15/12 | Houston |
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