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Rice University's Shepherd School of Music announced its 2026-27 season, featuring orchestral, chamber, opera, and faculty recital programming, including a Texas premiere of Matthew Aucoin's Eurydice and multiple World Premieres.
The Dallas Opera has announced the winners of the 2025–2026 Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition following the live finals held March 6 at the Winspear Opera House.
The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University has appointed violists Ori Kam and Stephen Wyrczynski to its faculty, with both artists set to join the school in fall 2027.
Legendary conductor Marin Alsop, in partnership with the Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship (TACF), will lead #PurpleBaton, a global social media movement advancing the careers of women conductors in classical music.
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has appointed Joel Luks as its new Marketing and Communications Director.
Acclaimed soprano Nola Richardson will return to Houston for a special Valentine's Day performance with Ars Lyrica, featuring a program of French Baroque music.
Luna Composition Lab will celebrate its 10th anniversary by commissioning nearly 75 new works for 50 alumni, to be performed by top ensembles in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.
Primo Artists has announced Exclusive Worldwide Management of conductor Cristian Măcelaru, effective immediately.
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, a timeless adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale.
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Mozart’s beloved masterpiece Così fan tutte.
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Houston Grand Opera has announced the appointment of American conductor James Gaffigan as the fifth Music Director in the company's 70-year history.
Musiqa’s 2025 Emerging Composer Commission winner is Justin Weiss, a composer and conductor whose work has been recognized.
The Philadelphia Orchestra has added two musicians to the brass section, Victoria Knudtson, assistant principal/utility horn, and Samuel Huss, 4th/utility trumpet, in the 2025–26 season.
Ucross Foundation will host its 2025 Gala & Benefit on November 6 at POST Houston, honoring Corbin Robertson, Jr.
| Show | Dates | Theater |
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| 2/25 – 3/5/2022 | Rice University | |
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