Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2473: King Ludwig’s Castle
Posted on · Episode: 2473 King Ludwig II and his castle at Neuschwanstein. Today, a swan on a mountain.
Tag: Wagner
Houston Symphony Broadcasts
Musical Journeys
Posted on · With music by Wagner and inspired by Wagner, as well as one of Tchaikovsky's greatest hits.
Classical Music
Music In The Making: Something For Two
Posted on · Celebrating Valentine's Day with music by Wagner, Piazzolla and more!
Classical Music
Houston Brass Band Carries On The Unique Tradition Of British-Style Brass Bands
Posted on · Music Director Robert Walp talks about his band’s style, sound and upcoming concert.
Houston Matters
‘The Martian’ Balances Scientific Accuracy with a Compelling Story
Posted on · The new movie The Martian opens today, starring Matt Damon as Mark Watney, an astronaut who's stranded on Mars. He has to resort to some pretty extreme engineering tactics to survive. The movie's based on the novel by the same name by Andy Weir, both of which might strike a chord here in Houston, a […]
Music in the Making
Stories And Legends
Posted on · Learn about the fantastic tales that inspired these famous compositions.
Houston Matters
Houston: The Craft Beer Capital of Texas; And Talking Texas Wine
Posted on · Earlier this month, Mayor Annise Parker announced a new craft beer event coming to Houston this fall. And âDRAFT Magazineâ recently named a few Houston bars on its list of âAmericaâs 100 Best Beer Bars‘. These are just some examples of how the craft beer industry is flourishing in Houston, and in Texas. Enthusiasts say […]
Houston Matters
The Science (or Lack Thereof) of Space in Movies
Posted on · Many sci-fi classics and clunkers alike have tried to accurately portray the experience of being in outer space. The latest to try to bring that experience to life is the film Gravity, which premieres in Houston theaters today. Space City is especially sensitive to how space exploration is presented on screen. We talk about some […]