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On August 30, 31 and September 1, the aerial artists, acrobats, jugglers and strongmen of Cirque de la Symphonie will join the Houston Symphony in its Centennial year kicking off its newest season of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell POPS at Jones Hallconcert series. Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski will take the podium as audience members experience the excitement of daredevil performers meeting fiery symphonic music. Since their Houston debut in 2006, Cirque de la Symphonie has performed to rave reviews with sold-out, enthusiastic crowds around the world.

If audiences today know the name of John Barrymore, it's most likely as the paternal grandfather of movie star Drew Barrymore. They may have a vague idea that he was a great actor from a family of great actors, but do they know he was also an infamous world-class drunk?

The Houston Symphony joined the many voices expressing condolences at the news of the passing of noted philanthropist George P. Mitchell.

Today, the Houston Symphony joined the many voices expressing condolences at the news of the passing of noted philanthropist George P. Mitchell.

Tonight, July 27 at 7:30 p.m., the Houston Symphony will present a concert featuring Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons live at Jones Hall. Having collaborated with a multitude of artists ranging from Liza Minnelli to The Beach Boys, conductor and keyboardist Robby Robinson will lead the orchestra in an evening of hit singles that catapulted the famous foursome to the top of the charts. Famous hits on the program include 'Sherry,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Who Loves You,' 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' and more. With Valli's signature falsetto voice, this concert is sure to be the perfect backdrop for a night on the town that will take audiences on a nostalgic journey back to the Top 40 charts of the 1960s and '70s.

Tonight, July 19 and the 20th, for the first time ever, the Houston Symphony will present Pixar in Concert, a performance of music and movie clips from Pixar's award winning animated films. Leading the trip down memory lane, guest conductor Thomas Wilkins will guide audiences through the memorable music as stunning clips are projected on the big screen above the orchestra. Sure to captivate and ignite the imagination of audience members of all ages, the concert will feature music from all 13 iconic Pixar films including the Toy Story trilogy, UP, Wall-E,Brave, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, A Bug's Life, Cars 1 and 2, Monsters, Inc. and The Incredibles.

On July 27 at 7:30 p.m., the Houston Symphony will present a concert featuring Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons live at Jones Hall. Having collaborated with a multitude of artists ranging from Liza Minnelli to The Beach Boys, conductor and keyboardist Robby Robinson will lead the orchestra in an evening of hit singles that catapulted the famous foursome to the top of the charts. Famous hits on the program include "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Who Loves You," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and more. With Valli's signature falsetto voice, this concert is sure to be the perfect backdrop for a night on the town that will take audiences on a nostalgic journey back to the Top 40 charts of the 1960s and '70s.

On July 19 and 20, for the first time ever, the Houston Symphony will present Pixar in Concert, a performance of music and movie clips from Pixar's award winning animated films. Leading the trip down memory lane, guest conductor Thomas Wilkins will guide audiences through the memorable music as stunning clips are projected on the big screen above the orchestra. Sure to captivate and ignite the imagination of audience members of all ages, the concert will feature music from all 13 iconic Pixar films including the Toy Story trilogy, UP, Wall-E,Brave, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, A Bug's Life, Cars 1 and 2, Monsters, Inc. and The Incredibles. Tickets begin at $15.

Tonight, July 6, the Houston Symphony will present a concert featuring Music of the Rolling Stones in the comfort of air-conditioned Jones Hall.

Tonight, the Houston Symphony will present Video Games Live, an interactive multimedia concert experience featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Recently described by the New York Times as 'Captivating!' and 'Bombastic!' guest conductor Emmanuel Fratianni and host Tommy Tallarico will bring the number one touring video game concert in the world back to the Houston Symphony. This immersive concert event features an all new program with music from Pokemon, Skyrim, Super Smash Bros, Zelda, World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy and over 30 additional games combined with exclusive synchronized video, music arrangements, lighting and audience interactive experiences.

On July 6, the Houston Symphony will present a concert featuring Music of the Rolling Stones in the comfort of air-conditioned Jones Hall. Under the direction of guest conductor Brent Havens, the Symphony will perform a rock 'n' roll tribute concert to The Rolling Stones featuring many of the band's greatest hits including "I Can't Get No (Satisfaction)," "You Can't Always Get What You Want," "Start Me Up," "Ruby Tuesday" and more. Vocalist Brody Dolyniuk will perform alongside the Symphony, portraying the distinctive vocals of the band's lead singers, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. With the sounds of the band's blues infused rock 'n' roll, the concert will take audiences back to the 1960s when British rock and pop bands took American musical culture by storm.

Tonight, June 29, pianist Vladimir Khomyakov, silver medal winner of the 2013 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition, will perform Prokofiev's famous Piano Concerto No. 3 alongside the Houston Symphony as part of the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights Series at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The concert will also feature the popular Overture to Verdi's La Forza del Destino and Brahms' Symphony No. 1. Making his Houston Symphony debut, young conductor Aziz Shokhakimov has received international acclaim as a talented young conductor, leading European orchestras and earning top honors at festivals and competitions.

On July 5, the Houston Symphony will present Video Games Live, an interactive multimedia concert experience featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Recently described by the New York Times as "Captivating!" and "Bombastic!" guest conductor Emmanuel Fratianni and host Tommy Tallarico will bring the number one touring video game concert in the world back to the Houston Symphony. This immersive concert event features an all new program with music from Pokemon, Skyrim, Super Smash Bros, Zelda, World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy and over 30 additional games combined with exclusive synchronized video, music arrangements, lighting and audience interactive experiences.

Tonight, June 28, the Houston Symphony will perform a free concert as part of the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights series at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The concert will feature the famous Romeo and Juliet Overture by Tchaikovsky, followed by popular works from Mendelssohn and Schumann. Led by American conductor Case Scaglione, the concert will also feature pianist Kuok-Wai Lio. Born in Macau, Kuok-Wai has gained worldwide recognition performing with various orchestras and for multiple festivals and competitions. Kuok-Wai will be making his Houston debut performing Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto in G Minor.

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre has announced its 2013/2014 Season, which will include two treasures from iconic American playwrights. The critically-acclaimed and Drama Desk nominated Off-Broadway company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' will present the family drama Natural Affection by William Inge and the comedy Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang, Off-Broadway at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Theatre Row. Neither play has been seen in NYC since their original productions.

Tonight, June 22, music lovers can hear another free concert by the 100-year-old Houston Symphony at Miller Outdoor Theatre as part of their ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights series at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The concert will feature popular works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov. Led by associate conductor Robert Franz, the concert will also feature cello soloist Christine Lamprea, a native of San Antonio and winner of the 2013 Sphinx Competition, who will make her debut with the Houston Symphony performing Tchaikovsky's technically challenging Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra.

Tonight, June 21, the Houston Symphony will celebrate its 100th birthday on the anniversary of its first public concert by inviting all of Houston to a free Centennial 100th Birthday Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

On June 29, pianist Vladimir Khomyakov, silver medal winner of the 2013 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition, will perform Prokofiev's famous Piano Concerto No. 3 alongside the Houston Symphony as part of the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights Series at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The concert will also feature the popular Overture to Verdi's La Forza del Destino and Brahms' Symphony No. 1. Making his Houston Symphony debut, young conductor Aziz Shokhakimov has received international acclaim as a talented young conductor, leading European orchestras and earning top honors at festivals and competitions.

On June 28, the Houston Symphony will perform a free concert as part of the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights series at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The concert will feature the famous Romeo and Juliet Overture by Tchaikovsky, followed by popular works from Mendelssohn and Schumann. Led by American conductor Case Scaglione, the concert will also feature pianist Kuok-Wai Lio. Born in Macau, Kuok-Wai has gained worldwide recognition performing with various orchestras and for multiple festivals and competitions. Kuok-Wai will be making his Houston debut performing Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto in G Minor.

On June 22, music lovers can hear another free concert by the 100-year-old Houston Symphony at Miller Outdoor Theatre as part of their ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights series at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The concert will feature popular works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov. Led by associate conductor Robert Franz, the concert will also feature cello soloist Christine Lamprea, a native of San Antonio and winner of the 2013 Sphinx Competition, who will make her debut with the Houston Symphony performing Tchaikovsky's technically challenging Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra.

On June 21, the Houston Symphony will celebrate its 100th birthday on the anniversary of its first public concert by inviting all of Houston to a free Centennial 100th Birthday Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Performing Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major, 28-year old Israeli clarinetist Moran Katz won the 38th annual Houston Symphony League's Ima Hogg Competition on Saturday, June 1 at Rice University's Stude Concert Hall. Katz's first place win earned her a Gold Medal, the solo spotlight at Jones Hall with the Houston Symphony at the Houston Chronicle Concert on July 13 and the Grace Woodson Memorial Award of $25,000. The cash prize was increased from $5,000 to $25,000 in this year's competition, thanks to a generous gift of Symphony patrons John and Tracy Dennis. In addition to the top prize, Katz also won the $1,000 Herman Shoss Audience Choice Award and the $1,000 Robert and Nancy Peiser Award for Artistic Encouragement, which was selected by members of the Houston Symphony.

Tonight, May 24 and May 25 & 26, the Houston Symphony welcomes audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds to an exciting performance with the eclectic 'little orchestra,' Pink Martini. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski, Pink Martini will delight audiences with their jazz-infused world music and energetic stage antics. This performance marks Pink Martini's 3rd performance in Houston since their debut with the Symphony in May 2008.

Today, May 23, the Houston Symphony, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, will present a concert at Jones Hall recognizing the 65th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel. Acclaimed Israeli singer David D'or will join the Symphony for an evening of pop, classical and traditional Jewish music. Known for his four octave range, D'or has thrilled audiences around the world with his ability to effortlessly sing many styles of music.

The Mountain Play - 'A Great Outdoor Theatre Adventure' and the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience, presents the Tony Award-winning musical The Sound of Music directed by Jay Manley for its 100th season in 2013.