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Encore Houston, Episode 157: Mercury Chamber Orchestra
Posted on · Mercury performs concertos by Vivaldi.
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Arts & Culture
Baytown Symphony Appoints 1st African American Conductor In Orchestra’s History
Posted on · Conductor Clarence Frank’s appointment signals continued change in the classical music world, which has struggled with lack of diversity and representation – and stands in contrast to recent racial controversies in Baytown.
Town Square
Exploring The Evolution Of Gospel Music And Celebrating Houston’s Gospel Heritage
Posted on · What is Houston's role in the history of gospel music? A local scholar and a music expert discuss. Plus, we continue to keep you informed about COVID in Greater Houston with updates on variants.
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Encore Houston, Episode 156: St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society
Posted on · The St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society performs works by Mozart and Schubert.
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Encore Houston, Episode 155: Da Camera – Aizuri Quartet
Posted on · The Aizuri Quartet performs works by Hildegard von Bingen, Carlo Gesualdo, Haydn, and Beethoven.
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Encore Houston, Episode 152: Houston Jazz Collective
Posted on · Performances from the 2020 Houston Jazz Festival, with tributes to Art Blakey
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Encore Houston, Episode 151: MUSIQA
Posted on · MUSIQA performs contemporary music at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Arts & Culture
Houston Public Media’s “Revels” Holiday Special Airs Nationwide – And Celebrates A Message Of Hope During The Pandemic
Posted on · “The Christmas Revels: In Celebration Of The Winter Solstice” was produced at HPM, includes local performances, and airs around the country this holiday season.
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Encore Houston, Episode 150: CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band
Posted on · CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Lousiana Band play zydeco tunes at Miller Outdoor Theater
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Encore Houston, Episode 149: St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society
Posted on · The St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society performs works by Beethoven, Libby Larsen, and Brahms.
Town Square
How Are Holiday Concerts, Black Friday Being Reimagined? Is There Hope For The Holidays With Vaccines?
Posted on · Grammy-nominated recording artist Jim Brickman talks about how he’s reimagined holiday touring. Plus, biomedical policy expert Dr. Kirstin Matthews explains vaccine progress, and business professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld forecasts the holiday economy.
Arts & Culture
There’s A New Way For Teens In Houston And Across Texas To Connect – And It’s Through Opera
Posted on · A new teen opera club will give students throughout the state free access to the art form.
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How Are Houston Arts Groups Coping, Surviving And Innovating During The Pandemic?
Posted on · Houston-area artists share their how they're coping with financial losses and other challenges. Many are innovating in light of canceled in-person shows, in order to continue to bring the arts to the community.
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For The Performing Arts, The Show Must Go On
Posted on · The author of Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, goes behind the scenes of iconic musicals that changed the landscape of theater, and local theaters, companies, and performers share the ways they have adapted their shows to keep audiences safe during the COVID pandemic.
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Encore Houston, Episode 147: Ars Lyrica
Posted on · Ars Lyrica Houston performs music by Vivaldi, Marini, and Castello.