On this week’s episode of Encore Houston, the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra performs a couple of world premieres and several works inspired by stories, legends, and even a play.
Music in this episode:
- DEREK BERMEL, Murmurations
- Performance date: 2/14/15
- ANTHONY DILORENZO, Jabberwocky
- FELIX MENDELSSOHN, Overture to The Fair Melusina
- RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, Overture to the Wasps
- Alastair Willis, conductor
- Encore: BÉLA BARTÓK, Romanian Folk Dances
- Performance date: 11/8/14
- Originally aired: 6/22/18
New episodes of Encore Houston air Saturdays at 10 PM, with a repeat broadcast Sundays at 4 PM, all on Houston Public Media Classical.