Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 131: Ars Lyrica
Posted on · Ars Lyrica performs concertos, arias, and duets by George Frideric Handel.
Classical Music
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 130: St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society
Posted on · The St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society performs music by Glazunov and Schubert.
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Houston Couple’s 9/11 Love Story Inspires A Broadway Musical, Plus Houston Grand Opera Honors The Legacy Of Marian Anderson
Posted on · Hear the true story of how two strangers met and found love amidst tragedy, and learn how a Houston poet created a groundbreaking libretto to honor the life of a groundbreaking opera singer.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 129: MUSIQA
Posted on · MUSIQA performs works by contemporary French composers Naón, Jolas, Dalbavie, Connesson, and Biston.
Houston Matters
Houston Violin Maker Reflects On His Finest Instrument
Posted on · Dorian Barnes, the director of workshop operations at Lisle Violin Shop creates violins for the community, the Houston Grand Opera, and beyond.
Houston Matters
The Classical Music World Will Be Celebrating Beethoven’s 250th Birthday All Year — But What If We Didn’t?
Posted on · A music professor recently drew ire for pondering this question. She explains her thinking, and we learn why UH is hosting a two-week celebration of the composer.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 128: Mercury
Posted on · Mercury Chamber Orchestra and tenor Nicholas Phan perform music by Franz Schubert.
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Paul Hope Cabaret Sing Songs of Harold Arlen. Plus, Who Was Composer Julius Eastman?
Posted on · Explore the songs that Harold Arlen wrote after “Over the Rainbow,” and learn about a seminal but neglected composer whose music has never been performed in Houston before - until now.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 127: River Oaks Chamber Orchestra
Posted on · ROCO performs works by Eryilmaz, Buller, Bielawa, and others.
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Houston Chamber Choir Wins A Grammy, Plus A Couple of “Jersey Boys” Stop By The Studio
Posted on · Hear backstage stories about their Grammy experience from the 2020 Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, and meet two of Broadway's leading men.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 126: Bach Society Houston
Posted on · The Bach Society Houston performs music from their namesake as well as other works for an Advent service.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 125: KINETIC and Aperio
Posted on · KINETIC and Aperio perform works by Guarnieri, Villa-Lobos, and Assad.
Local
Here’s Where To Use Your Student Discount In Houston
Posted on · Students can visit these cultural places in Houston for an affordable price -- or even free of charge.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 124: Chamber Music Houston – Fauré Quartett
Posted on · The Fauré Quartett performs works by D'Indy, Fauré, and Schumann through Chamber Music Houston.
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Ensemble Theatre Presents “The Green Book” And Kinetic Celebrates 5 Years As Houston’s Indie, Conductorless Orchestra
Posted on · “Green Book” director Shirley Jo Finney talks about what it means to be an “actor’s director.” Plus, Natalie Lin describes how her unconventional ensemble found its niche in Houston’s classical music scene.