Organization
The orchestra came of age in the 1940s as Maestros Hoffmann and Kurtz hired strong professional musicians who remained part of the orchestra for 30 or more years. Leopold Stokowski brought the orchestra international visibility by commissioning new music and making recordings and, in Sir John Barbirolli's years, the Houston Symphony flowered under the influence of lush English Romanticism.
The orchestra moved into Jones Hall, its...
Upcoming Events
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Houston Symphony: Sounds Like Fun! 2013 - Let's Celebrate!Presented by Houston Symphony at Various locations around Houston June 6-July 10, 2013 |
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Summer Symphony Nights: Centennial 100th Birthday ConcertPresented by Houston Symphony and Miller Theatre Advisory Board at Miller Outdoor Theatre June 21, 2013 |
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Summer Symphony Nights: Mozart and ScheherezadePresented by Houston Symphony and Miller Theatre Advisory Board at Miller Outdoor Theatre June 22, 2013 |
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Summer Symphony Nights: Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and JulietPresented by Houston Symphony and Miller Theatre Advisory Board at Miller Outdoor Theatre June 28, 2013 |
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Summer Symphony Nights: Brahms’ Symphony No. 1Presented by Houston Symphony and Miller Theatre Advisory Board at Miller Outdoor Theatre June 29, 2013 |
Member Reviews
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Event Name: What a Wonderful World: The Best of Louis Armstrong
"This should be a great concert! Extraordinary..."
Comment posted by: Randy Dunn from USA, Jan 17, 2013
This should be a great concert! Extraordinary trumpeter (and singer) Byron Stripling will channel Louis Armstrong in a performance with the great Houston Symphony Orchestra. I'll be there!
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Event Name: Tribute to Ray Charles
"Awesome"
Comment posted by: Keri mckinney from ATascocita, Texas , May 29, 2011
The blues medley and patriotic songs got us in the mood for memorial day and the ray Charles performance was awesome! What a talented musician with contagious happiness! We loved it!
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