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The Houston Symphony takes audiences to the Wizarding World and a galaxy far, far away

Joshua Zinn

Posted on July 6, 2023 · Audiences can see two films featuring the music of John Williams with a live orchestra performing the scores this month.

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Classical Classroom, Episode 200: Top 10 Countdown!

Todd Hulslander

Posted on May 14, 2019 · Wherein we count down top episodes – you know, from 10!

Tags Bach Inventions Brett Mitchell Classical Classroom 200 Glenn Gould Igor Stravinsky Jennifer Koh Jherek Bischoff John Luther Adams Kurt Stallmann Lars Ulrich

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Classical Classroom, Episode 115: Awakening John Williams’ “Force” With Brett Mitchell

Dacia Clay

Posted on January 18, 2016 · Listen to this episode, you must.

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I SEE U, Episode 83: An Erasure of Black Excellence with Kris Bowers

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Posted on April 21, 2023 · Award-winning film composer and genre-defying musician, Kris Bowers, shares insight into how he’s shaped his remarkably versatile career and what steered his passion to working on his latest project, Chevalier.

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Despite challenges brought by Harvey and the pandemic, Houston’s arts and culture scene continues to grow

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Posted on April 21, 2023 · We discuss the last decade of arts and culture in the next installment of our Ten Years series.

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