Houston Matters
How To Make Houston Prettier (Dec. 3, 2020)
Posted on · We discuss efforts to make Houston prettier and learn about an interactive classical music experience along Buffalo Bayou.
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Houston Matters
How The Houston Economy Looks — And Where It’s Headed (Oct. 16, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: A controversial new rule for Texas social workers, an update on the local economy, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and an interactive classical music experience along Buffalo Bayou.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Houston Matters: Efforts To Establish Juneteenth As A National Holiday (June 19, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Efforts to make Juneteenth a national holiday, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and bringing live music to audiences.
Arts & Culture
ROCO Musicians Bring Drive-By Lawn Concerts Around Houston
Posted on · Give a honk or come outside if you hear the music.
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A.D. Players And ROCO Celebrate Their Seasons With Milestones, World Premieres And Hope
Posted on · From a “Season of Hope” to a “Time for Hope,” theater company A.D. Players and chamber orchestra ROCO weave stories of love, courage and strength into their season-opening World Premieres.
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UYCN Welcomes The Newest “Debbie” From The Doyle And Debbie Show, And ROCO Releases A New CD
Posted on · Actress Chelsea Ryan McCurdy shares tales from her newest show at STAGES Repertory Theatre with Ernie, and Catherine Lu learns about the CD that Hurricane Harvey couldn't stop.
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 112: The Ugly Christmas Sweaters Of Classical Music, With Alecia Lawyer (RERUN)
Posted on · It’s Christmas Eve. Chances are, you’ve heard a lot of beautiful music. If you’re looking for more of that, you’ve come to the wrong place. Welcome to Jingle Hell, where bad songs are born, and good songs come to die. Alecia Lawyer, founder, artistic director, and principal oboist of River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) talks […]
Arts & Culture
ROCO’s New CD Is A Symbol Of Resilience After Harvey
Posted on · Houston orchestra, ROCO, recently released a debut album of world premiere commissions that tells a story of Harvey, resiliency, and creativity.
Houston Matters
Events Celebrate The Contributions Of Women In The Arts
Posted on · The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra will host two concerts this weekend acknowledging the contributions and accomplishments of women in the arts.
Classical Music
Houston Music Highlight – Anthem of Hope: Houston Strong
Posted on · ROCO performs a piece written after Harvey to honor the strength, caring and courage of Houstonians.
Arts & Culture
Houston’s Arts Scene Has Astros Fever
Posted on · Since the start of the World Series, a couple of local arts groups have been engaging in friendly feuds with their LA counterparts
Hurricane Harvey
ROCO’s Life After Harvey Begins With New Music
Posted on · A mini-profile and season preview of the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, which remains Houston Strong and united in their humanity after the recent hurricane
Opera & Musical Theater
Opera Cheat Sheet: Don Pasquale
Posted on · A quick intro to Donizetti’s comic masterpiece, Saturday’s noon Met Opera broadcast.
Arts & Culture
Can A Smartphone Enhance Your Live Music Experience?
Posted on · One Houston orchestra recently encouraged its audience members to try out a new app that helps them engage with the music.
Classical Music
Classical Classroom, Episode 112: The Ugly Christmas Sweaters Of Classical Music, With Alecia Lawyer
Posted on · There's a lot of beautiful Christmas music out there. This isn't it. Learn what makes bad Christmas music bad in this episode.