Chairman of the Board Jesse B. Tutor, addressing a full crowd of Houston Symphony family members and supporters on the stage of Jones Hall yesterday evening, announced that Governing Director Margaret Alkek Williams has committed $5 million to the institution. The gift - the largest single contribution the Symphony has received from an individual since 2006 - will support operations, Sustainability Fund and the Houston Symphony Endowment to create the Margaret Alkek Williams Executive Director/CEO Chair.
Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada and Executive Director and CEO Mark C. Hanson today announced the Houston Symphony's 102nd Season, comprised of a full slate of classical, POPS, family, community, education and multimedia performances, as well as recordings, collaborations, international partnerships and an expanded global presence.
From the home city of manned spaceflight, the Houston Symphony announced today that it has released The Earth-An HD Odyssey on DVD and Blu-ray. The Earth-An HD Odyssey is the highly anticipated second installment of the Symphony's groundbreaking HD Odyssey film trilogy and Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada's first recording release with the Houston Symphony. This DVD/Blu-ray release follows the world premiere live performance of The Earth-An HD Odyssey in February of 2012 at Jones Hall.
From the home city of manned spaceflight, the Houston Symphony announced today that it has released The Earth-An HD Odyssey on DVD and Blu-ray. The Earth-An HD Odyssey is the highly anticipated second installment of the Symphony's groundbreaking HD Odyssey film trilogy and Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada's first recording release with the Houston Symphony. This DVD/Blu-ray release follows the world premiere live performance of The Earth-An HD Odyssey in February of 2012 at Jones Hall.
Hailed by The New York Times as 'an artist who means every note he plays,' internationally renowned concert pianist Jeffrey Siegel brings Keyboard Conversations back to Houston. This three-part concert series will span the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC music season, and as collaboration between the two organizations, will preview elements of the Houston Symphony season. The concerts will take place on the Kaplan Theatre Stage at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston. This marks the fourth continuous year Siegel brings Keyboard Conversations to Houston. For the past three years, Siegel has performed at the Shepherd School at Rice University.
Hailed by The New York Times as "an artist who means every note he plays," internationally renowned concert pianist Jeffrey Siegel brings Keyboard Conversations® back to Houston. This three-part concert series will span the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC music season, and as collaboration between the two organizations, will preview elements of the Houston Symphony season. The concerts will take place on the Kaplan Theatre Stage at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston. This marks the fourth continuous year Siegel brings Keyboard Conversations® to Houston. For the past three years, Siegel has performed at the Shepherd School at Rice University.
Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents the epic Broadway Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II musical, SOUTH PACIFIC. Winner of 10 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this ground-breaking musical based on James A. Michener's 1927 Pulitzer Prize-winning book Tales of the South Pacific, features such iconic hits as Some Enchanted Evening, Younger Than Springtime, There Is Nothing Like a Dame, Bali Ha'i, and I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair. SOUTH PACIFIC will be directed by Milissa Carey, with musical direction by Mark Hanson and choreography by Michael Ryken and plays today, July 24 through August 10 in the Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills.
Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents the epic Broadway Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II musical, SOUTH PACIFIC. Winner of 10 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this ground-breaking musical based on James A. Michener's 1927 Pulitzer Prize-winning book Tales of the South Pacific, features such iconic hits as Some Enchanted Evening, Younger Than Springtime, There Is Nothing Like a Dame, Bali Ha'i, and I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair. SOUTH PACIFIC will be directed by Milissa Carey, with musical direction by Mark Hanson and choreography by Michael Ryken and plays July 24 through August 10 in the Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills. The public may purchase tickets ($10 - $28) online at www.FoothillMusicals.com or by calling (650) 949-7360.
The Houston Symphony kicks off the summer with a sensational line-up of FREE concerts, including an expanded 10 performances around Houston as part of its Summer Neighborhood Concert Series, 5 performances as part of the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre, and the free July 3rd performance at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
Foothill Music Theatre will present the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical SOUTH PACIFIC, running July 24 - August 10, 2014 at the Smithwick Theatre, Los Altos, Calif. Check out a first look below!
The Houston Symphony kicks off the summer with a sensational line-up of FREE concerts, including an expanded 10 performances around Houston as part of its Summer Neighborhood Concert Series, 5 performances as part of the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre, and the free July 3rd performance at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
The Houston Symphony kicks off the summer with a sensational line-up of FREE concerts, including an expanded 10 performances around Houston as part of its Summer Neighborhood Concert Series, 5 performances as part of the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre, and the free July 3rd performance at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
Foothill Music Theatre will present the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical SOUTH PACIFIC, running July 24 - August 10, 2014 at the Smithwick Theatre, Los Altos, Calif.
Join us on January 10 as the Houston Symphony announces its 101st season of concerts, the first under new music director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, in an unprecedented multi-media event. The announcement will be aired live on Houston PBS Channel 8 and streamed live on the web. Featured content includes highlights for the upcoming season, including commentary and interviews with incoming Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Executive Director Mark Hanson and Classical 91.7 Director of Classical Programming St. John Flynn. An exclusive VIP viewing party for Symphony supporters will occur simultaneously at the University of Houston Hilton followed by a post-show dessert and champagne reception for all of the participants.
Join us on January 10 as the Houston Symphony announces its 101st season of concerts, the first under new music director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, in an unprecedented multi-media event. The announcement will be aired live on Houston PBS Channel 8 and streamed live on the web. Featured content includes highlights for the upcoming season, including commentary and interviews with incoming Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Executive Director Mark Hanson and Classical 91.7 Director of Classical Programming St. John Flynn. An exclusive VIP viewing party for Symphony supporters will occur simultaneously at the University of Houston Hilton followed by a post-show dessert and champagne reception for all of the participants.
Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre and Foothill Theatre Arts presents SPRING AWAKENING. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, this groundbreaking musical with its bold rock score is a universal coming of age story that tells the timeless story of teenage self-discovery and budding sexuality as seen through the eyes of three teenagers. SPRING AWAKENING, with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, will be directed by Milissa Carey, with musical direction by Mark Hanson and Choreography by Amanda Folena.
SPRING AWAKENING, the 8-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical, will be presented by award winning Foothill Music Theatre and Foothill Music Arts, with direction by Milissa Carey, musical direction by Mark Hanson and choreography by Amanda Folena, February 21 - March 10, 2013 at the Lohman Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. The public may purchase tickets ($10 - $28) either online at www.foothillmusicals.com or by calling (650) 949- 7360. NOTE: SPRING AWAKENING is a powerful coming of age story with mature themes: sexual situations, partial nudity, and strong language.
Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre and Foothill Theatre Arts presents SPRING AWAKENING. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, this groundbreaking musical with its bold rock score is a universal coming of age story that tells the timeless story of teenage self-discovery and budding sexuality as seen through the eyes of three teenagers. SPRING AWAKENING, with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, will be directed by Milissa Carey, with musical direction by Mark Hanson and Choreography by Amanda Folena.
Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents ALL SHOOK UP, featuring hit songs made famous by Elvis Presley and a book by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change).