Houston Symphony Season
When:
May 5, 2023 to May 14, 2023
Where:
Jones Hall 615 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX
About the Event:
Event Producer:
Houston Symphony
615 Louisiana Street, Suite 102; Houston, TX 77002
(713) 224-7575
Classical
Concert season
Houston Symphony presents Broadway Hits Go to Hollywood
Friday, May 5 ,2023 at 8 PM; Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 8 PM; Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 2:30 PM
From May 5-7, The Houston Symphony presents a cavalcade of fan-favorite songs from some of Hollywood’s most adored musical films in Broadway Hits Go to Hollywood live at Jones Hall. Guest conductor Lucas Waldin leads the orchestra and Broadway stars Nikki Renée Daniels and Hugh Panaro in Broadway Hits Go to Hollywood, including iconic songs such as “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables, “I Could Have Danced All Night” from My Fair Lady, “The Music of the Night” from The Phantom of the Opera, “Don’t Rain on my Parade” from Funny Girl, “The Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha and more.
Houston Symphony presents Fairy Tales for Kids!
Saturday, May 6 at 10 AM and 11:30 AM
On May 6, the Houston Symphony invites children to enjoy this enchanting concert inspired by classic fairy tales, folk stories, and modern stories including Alan Menken's suites from Disney's Hercules and The Little Mermaid, Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, and much more live at Jones Hall. Young princesses and princes are encouraged to wear their favorite fairy-tale-inspired attire! Children of all ages, including infants, are welcome at PNC Family Series performances. All patrons must have a ticket when entering the concert venue. Lap children are welcome for free.
Houston Symphony presents Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8 PM—9:30 PM; Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 8 PM—9:30 PM; Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 2:30 PM—4:00 PM
The Houston Symphony presents Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 6 live at Jones Hall May 12-14. Tchaikovsky confessed that he had put “his whole soul” into his final symphony, and for the listener, it’s an enthralling experience that awakens us to a universe of emotion. Music Director Juraj Valčuha leads this poignant masterpiece, known for its haunting ending that fades to black. The special program celebrating the legacy of former Houston Symphony Chief Conductor Sir John Barbirolli also includes Paul Creston’s Dance Overture and Prokofiev’s lyrical Violin Concerto No. 1, with Houston favorite Augustin Hadelich.