MUSIC

The Houston Symphony presents Mary Wilson of The Supremes.  Friday-Sunday, November 6-8.

Ms. Mary Wilson still performs with the same passion as she did singing with the original Supremes, but the world renowned celebrity is now using her fame and flair to promote humanitarian efforts to end hunger, raise AIDS awareness and encourage world peace.

While Ms. Wilson is best known as a founding member of the world’s most famous female trio – they recorded 12 No.1 hits from 1964 to 1969 – the legendary singer’s career did not stop there, and she continues to soar to untold heights.

Ms. Wilson is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, businesswoman, former U.S. Cultural Ambassador, the recipient of an Associate Degree from New York University in 2001, and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. In 2007, Ms. Wilson was named international spokeswoman for the Humpty Dumpty Institute, a platform she uses to condemn the death and destruction caused by hidden landmines and unexploded ordnances in less developed countries.

Scheduled Program:
RÓZSA Parade of the Charioteers from Ben-Hur [4]
TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty [5]
GERSHWIN/BENNETT Selections from Porgy and Bess [with cuts] [11]
J. WILLIAMS Celebrate Discovery! [4]
RODGERS/BENNETT Selections from The Sound of Music [11]

INTERMISSION

Mary Wilson

Conductor: Brett Mitchell
Guests: Mary WIlson