MUSIC

The Houston Symphony presents Brahms’ Second Symphony Thursday, November 10 at 8:00PM, Saturday, November 12 at 8:00PM and Sunday, November 13 at 2:30PM in Jones Hall.

Like a call from afar, deep in the Austrian countryside, the Second Symphony’s opening theme blossoms into an ever-flowing stream of rich melodies. You’ll be captivated by the complexity of this seemingly cheerful masterpiece.

Christoph König (pictured) is a conductor of deep intelligence and musicality. He currently holds positions as Principal Conductor of the Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música (2009-12) and has recently been appointed Principal Conductor & Music Director of the Solistes Européens, Luxembourg. His conducting is marked by an energetic and serious approach to musical collaboration and a commitment to thoughtful and stimulating programming. 

König is in demand as a guest conductor throughout Europe and America. Recent performances have included the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, Norwegian Radio Orchestra Oslo, Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, Mozarteum Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. His US debut last season with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Mahler's 5th Symphony resulted in an immediate re-invitation and engagements with the Houston, Toronto, Vancouver, Indianapolis, Colorado, and Phoenix Symphony Orchestras. 

PROGRAM
Zhou Tian: A Thousand Years of Good Prayer
Schubert: Mass No. 3
Brahms: Symphony No. 2

ARTISTS
Christoph Köenig, conductor
Charles Hausmann, Houston Symphony Chorus director