Houston Matters
Yoonshin Song Takes The Reigns As Houston Symphony’s New Concertmaster
Posted on · The violinist talks about her new role and the musical experiences that led her here.
Tag: classical music
Houston Matters
Full Show: Prostitution On The Bissonnet Track, And Strange Houston News (May 2, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: A radical approach to ending prostitution along Bissonnet Street, reflecting on some bizarre news from Houston's past, and Yoonshin Song, the new concertmaster for the Houston Symphony.
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‘Lolly Willowes’ Production Pulls The Orchestra Out Of The Pit
Posted on · A musical adaptation of the early feminist novel by Sylvia Townsend Warner immerses members of the orchestra into the action on stage.
Arts & Culture
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Plays Bach In Shadow Of Border Crossing
Posted on · The world-renowned cellist brought his Bach Project to the sister cities of Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, on Saturday.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Non-Citizen Voter List, Political Roundup, And DNA Testing For Cancer (Jan. 30, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn the latest on a list of potential non-citizen voters being circulated. Then, we break down the latest political stories and examine the pros and cons of consumer DNA tests for cancer. And Da Camera's artistic director celebrates 25 years.
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Apollo Chamber Players Perform ‘A Sephardic Chanukah’
Posted on · Vocalist Isabelle Ganz and the Apollo Chamber Players play a selection from their upcoming holiday performance.
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Full Show: Day Care Deaths, And Harris County’s Opioid Lawsuit (Dec. 13, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We preview tonight's HISD board meeting. Then, an investigative report examines deaths at Texas day cares. Plus, we check in on Harris County’s lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic. And the Apollo Chamber Players perform some holiday music in studio.
Chamber Music
Musical Death And Darkness With The Axiom Quartet
Posted on · Previewing the quartet's season-opening concert "Black, Death, and Metal."
Houston Matters
How Do You Perform Music That Doesn’t Look Like Music?
Posted on · In a new series of performances, Houston collective Loop38 interprets visual art as music.
Houston Matters
Full Show: HISD Leadership Changes, and Former Astronaut Scott Kelly (Oct. 12, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn why some HISD board members pushed for a new interim superintendent. Then, former astronaut Scott Kelly talks about spending a year in space. Plus, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And the classical ensemble Loop38 translates visual art into music.
Arts & Culture
Local Music Students to Perform at Carnegie Hall
Posted on · A Houston music school is giving students a chance of a lifetime. The International Music Academy is bringing 72 young musicians to Carnegie Hall for a concert this weekend.
Classical Music
WindSync And Austin-Based Drummer Collaborate For Houston Concert
Posted on · The wind quintet and drummer/composer Ivan Trevino perform crossover music in concert this weekend.
News
WATCH: Musicians of Color Showcase Diversity in Classical Music
Posted on · The Colour of Music festival highlights classical musicians of African ancestry, such as opera singer Laquita Mitchell and violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport.
News
Houston Symphony Strives for Diversity in a Majority White, Low-Turnover Industry
Posted on · Major orchestras in America have mostly white musicians, according an industry-wide study. We take a look at how the Symphony is trying to redirect a pattern set by barriers within the industry.
News
Houston Symphony Challenges Status Quo, Includes More Female Conductors
Posted on · Twenty percent of America’s conductors are female, according to an industry-wide survey.