MUSIC

Cirque du Symphony and The Planets—An HD Odyssey featuring the world-renowned Houston Symphony are just two of the programs highlighting a season of the extraordinary and unexpected at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. This season encompasses a journey filled with classical music, Broadway hits, patriotic fanfare, acrobatics, images from outer space, dancing and more. The season begins with the Houston Symphony’s Tribute Concert to Cynthia Woods Mitchell, a concert showcasing the music Cynthia Mitchell loved. In addition to eight exhilarating performances by the Houston Symphony, the Texas Music Festival Orchestra returns to the stage along with Houston Ballet for a mixed-repertory program, Three for the Ages. And the 15th Annual Children’s Festival erupts with family fun.

Saturday, July 3
Star-Spangled Salute
Houston Symphony ? Michael Krajewski, conductor
8 p.m. / Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Free event generously presented by The Woodlands Development Company.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion dons red, white and blue July 3 for the return of the Star-Spangled Salute. This free Independence Eve spectacular features the Houston Symphony in a selection of patriotic favorites. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski (pictured), the Symphony performs a variety of traditional favorites, American classics, sing-alongs, and of course, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture complete with cannons from atop the hill.

Don’t miss commemorating the birth of our nation by joining the Symphony in this grandiose celebration. It’s an evening of good, old-fashioned family fun!

Pre-concert activities begin at 6:30 p.m.

For more information regarding upcoming events at The Pavilion, call 281-363-3300 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's 2010 Seasonis presented by The Woodlands Development Company and sponsored by Audi of America, Donoho’s Jewellers, Houston Community Newspapers, The Pavilion Partners, The Wortham Foundation and Continental Airlines, official airline of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.