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.
Classical Music
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.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
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.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
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.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
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.
Politics
DCCC Targets Houston Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s District For Takeover
Posted on · Political analysts rate the suburban Houston district as “Likely Republican”.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 123: Ars Lyrica Houston
Posted on · Ars Lyrica Houston performs dance and ballet music by Campra and Rameau.
Arts & Culture
Houston Public Media’s Holiday Special, “The Christmas Revels,” Will Air On More Than 100 Stations Nationwide
Posted on · The locally-produced, nationally-distributed radio program celebrates the winter solstice with traditional songs and dances of the season.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 122: Apollo Chamber Players
Posted on · The Apollo Chamber Players perform holiday music by composers new and old.