Opera & Musical Theater
Daniel Catán’s Journey On The Amazon
Posted on · Previewing Houston Grand Opera's production of Daniel Catán's Florencia en el Amazonas with Ana Maria Martinez and Andrea Puente-Catán.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 91: Bach Society Houston
Posted on · The Bach Society Houston recreates a Mass from 1817, with music by Bach, Schicht, and Righini.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 90: Ars Lyrica
Posted on · Ars Lyrica performs works by J.S. Bach and François Couperin.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 89: Apollo Chamber Players
Posted on · The Apollo Chamber Players perform Brazilian music from Marcelo Zarvos, Leo Brouwer, and Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 88: Houston Chamber Choir
Posted on · Highlights from the Houston Chamber Choir's Christmas at the Villa de Matel concerts.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 87: Mercury
Posted on · Mercury performs music fitting for the holiday season by Corelli, Bach, Mozart, and Rigel.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 86: Da Camera
Posted on · Da Camera presents Ives' violin sonatas and traditional American songs.
Houston Matters
Thanks Obama: How A 24-Year-Old Ended Up Writing Speeches For A President
Posted on · David Litt discusses the challenges of writing speeches -- and the occasional jokes -- for the President of the United States.
Classical Music
Celebrating Humanity And Tolerance With Music
Posted on · Local musicians come together to celebrate the International Day for Tolerance with music by two Houston-based composers.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 85: Chamber Music Houston – Jerusalem String Quartet
Posted on · Chamber Music Houston presents a concert of string sextets by Strauss, Schoenberg, and Tchaikovsky.
Arts & Culture
Local Festival Celebrates Jewish Authors And Other Artists
Posted on · John Dreyfus talks with Joshua Zinn about the Jewish Book & Arts Festival at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 84: St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society
Posted on · The St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society performs string quintets by Mozart and Dvořák.
Houston Matters
How Many Houston Skyscrapers Can You Name?
Posted on · Houston Matters takes a tour of downtown to learn the stories behind the city’s skyline.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 83: River Oaks Chamber Orchestra
Posted on · The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra performs Haydn, Ravel, and Milhaud, with a world premiere by Brad Sayles.
Houston Matters
More than Just Chainsaws: A Look at Horror Films and Thrillers Set in Texas
Posted on · Film critic Dustin Chase discusses horror and suspense films set and filmed in Texas.