HOUSTON SYMPHONY

The Houston Symphony is Houston’s largest performing arts organization, providing a diverse range of concerts year-round for all

ages.

LISTEN AT HOME

Listen at Home. At the Houston Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. There is no substitute for a live orchestral performance, but while concerts and community activities are on hold, you can still find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony. Donate. Experience the continued Live from Jones Hall Series, as musicians of

the

2020–21 SEASON DETAILS Upcoming Concerts The following performances are on sale now: Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein: May 28, 29 & 30, 2021 Ways to buy: Single livestream tickets: $20 each Livestream packages: 25% off single ticket price Attend in Person: View concert schedule Due to social distancing requirements, if you are purchasing

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS WITH THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY Select concerts at Jones Hall throughout the season also feature free, pre-concert chamber music performances by Houston Symphony musicians. Arrive early for the performances at these concerts: Beethoven 7 and Symphonie fantastique. All tickets are general admission. Single tickets: $35. Pick a date below to purchase.

THE 21-22 SEASON

The battle between good and evil rages on in the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy. Rejoin Luke, Leia, Han, and the whole Rebel Alliance as they seek to destroy the Death Star and face a final showdown with Darth Vader and the Emperor. Aretha: Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin captured our hearts with her powerhouse voice and

soulful

HOUSTON SYMPHONY JOBS & CAREERS Founded in 1913, the Houston Symphony is one of America’s oldest performing arts organizations with a distinguished musical history. The Houston Symphony performs over 170 concerts for more than 350,000 people every year, featuring an innovative and broad spectrum of classical, popular, education and community-based symphonic

programming.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY CONDUCTORS Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director, Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor Robert Franz Associate Conductor Yue Bao Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Conducting

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH LINDA GOLDSTEIN Celebrating 40 Years of Service with Linda Goldstein, viola. Linda Goldstein, voila, has been a member of the Houston Symphony since July 1981. This month, she retires from the orchestra after playing for nearly 40 years on the Jones Hall stage. Learn more about Linda and take a look back at her long career below. WOLFGANG'S DARK SIDE: MOZART'S SYMPHONY NO. 40 IN G MINORSEE MORE ON

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THE ULTIMATE MYSTERY: STRAUSS'S DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION On November 29, 30, and December 1, the Houston Symphony celebrates Thanksgiving with A Musical Feast: All-Strauss Thanksgiving. In this post, discover Strauss's Death and Transfiguration, a powerful tone poem that explores the ultimate mystery of what lies beyond earthly

existence.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY

The Houston Symphony is Houston’s largest performing arts organization, providing a diverse range of concerts year-round for all

ages.

LISTEN AT HOME

Listen at Home. At the Houston Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. There is no substitute for a live orchestral performance, but while concerts and community activities are on hold, you can still find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony. Donate. Experience the continued Live from Jones Hall Series, as musicians of

the

2020–21 SEASON DETAILS Upcoming Concerts The following performances are on sale now: Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein: May 28, 29 & 30, 2021 Ways to buy: Single livestream tickets: $20 each Livestream packages: 25% off single ticket price Attend in Person: View concert schedule Due to social distancing requirements, if you are purchasing

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS WITH THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY Select concerts at Jones Hall throughout the season also feature free, pre-concert chamber music performances by Houston Symphony musicians. Arrive early for the performances at these concerts: Beethoven 7 and Symphonie fantastique. All tickets are general admission. Single tickets: $35. Pick a date below to purchase.

THE 21-22 SEASON

The battle between good and evil rages on in the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy. Rejoin Luke, Leia, Han, and the whole Rebel Alliance as they seek to destroy the Death Star and face a final showdown with Darth Vader and the Emperor. Aretha: Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin captured our hearts with her powerhouse voice and

soulful

HOUSTON SYMPHONY JOBS & CAREERS Founded in 1913, the Houston Symphony is one of America’s oldest performing arts organizations with a distinguished musical history. The Houston Symphony performs over 170 concerts for more than 350,000 people every year, featuring an innovative and broad spectrum of classical, popular, education and community-based symphonic

programming.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY CONDUCTORS Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director, Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor Robert Franz Associate Conductor Yue Bao Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Conducting

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH LINDA GOLDSTEIN Celebrating 40 Years of Service with Linda Goldstein, viola. Linda Goldstein, voila, has been a member of the Houston Symphony since July 1981. This month, she retires from the orchestra after playing for nearly 40 years on the Jones Hall stage. Learn more about Linda and take a look back at her long career below. WOLFGANG'S DARK SIDE: MOZART'S SYMPHONY NO. 40 IN G MINORSEE MORE ON

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THE ULTIMATE MYSTERY: STRAUSS'S DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION On November 29, 30, and December 1, the Houston Symphony celebrates Thanksgiving with A Musical Feast: All-Strauss Thanksgiving. In this post, discover Strauss's Death and Transfiguration, a powerful tone poem that explores the ultimate mystery of what lies beyond earthly

existence.

LISTEN AT HOME

Listen at Home. At the Houston Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. There is no substitute for a live orchestral performance, but while concerts and community activities are on hold, you can still find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony. Donate. Experience the continued Live from Jones Hall Series, as musicians of

the

WATCH & LISTEN NOW

The Houston Symphony’s world class performances are regularly featured on nationally syndicated radio shows such as Performance Today and SymphonyCast.. Performance Today from American Public Media is America’s most popular classical music radio program. The show is broadcast on nearly 300 public radio stations across the country. MUSIC, NEWS, THE ARTS & MORE Go behind the scenes of the Houston Symphony with our blog. Learn more about upcoming concerts, performers, and get insider information on

special events.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES 2021–22 SEASON ARTISTS HOUSTON, TX (March 10, 2021) — The Houston Symphony is announcing guest artists and conductors appearing in the 2021–22 Season. Andrés Orozco-Estrada ’s final season as Music Director brings the Colombian-born, European conductor to Houston for five concert weeks, two of them featuring guest performances by pianists Emanuel Ax and

Yefim Bronfman.

JONES HALL SEATING CHART Explore all seats in Jones Hall. Each section can be downloaded and printed for your reference. Total Seating Capacity at Jones Hall: 2,912. Free, assigned seat tickets are available at the Miller Theatre Box Office on a first-come first-served basis while supplies last between 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. on the day of a HOUSTON SYMPHONY ARTISTIC PARTNER This Artistic Partnership allows both Houston Symphony musicians and concertgoers to cultivate a deeper relationship with Perlman and his incredible music making. Throughout the three-year engagement, Perlman will serve in a variety of roles, reflecting his many talents: as concerto performer, recitalist, conductor, educator, and storyteller. WOLFGANG'S DARK SIDE: MOZART'S SYMPHONY NO. 40 IN G MINOR Wolfgang’s Dark Side: Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor. On October 18, 20 and 21, legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman returns to the Houston Symphony for our Perlman Plays and Conducts program. In addition to performing Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor, Perlman will also conduct Mozart’s powerful Symphony No. 40 in G minor. A BATTLE WITH FATE: TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 4 Nadezhda von Meck, Tchaikovsky’s patron and pen pal. Not long after the triumphant St. Petersburg premiere of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony in 1878, the composer received a letter from a woman who had recently become one of the most important people in his life. Nadezhda von Meck was the immensely wealthy widow of one of Russia’s first railroad magnates, and was an ardent admirer of GREAT ESCAPE: TCHAIKOVSKY'S VIOLIN CONCERTO IN D MAJOR Great Escape: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. On October 26, 27 and 28, acclaimed guest conductor Fabien Gabel leads Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, featuring violinist Karen Gomyo. In this post, learn more about Tchaikovsky’s Romantic masterpiece and the surprising relationship that inspired it. Tchaikovsky wrote his Violin Concerto

in

A HUMAN REQUIEM: BRAHMS' EIN DEUTSCHES REQUIEM (A GERMAN A Human Requiem: Brahms’ German Requiem. On February 2, 1865, Johannes Brahms received an urgent telegram from his brother Fritz: “If you want to see our mother once again, come immediately.”. At age 76 their mother, Christiane Brahms, had had a stroke. Brahms hastened to her from Vienna, but she had already passed away by the

time he

HOUSTON SYMPHONY

The Houston Symphony is Houston’s largest performing arts organization, providing a diverse range of concerts year-round for all

ages.

LISTEN AT HOME

Listen at Home. At the Houston Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. There is no substitute for a live orchestral performance, but while concerts and community activities are on hold, you can still find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony. Donate. Experience the continued Live from Jones Hall Series, as musicians of

the

2020–21 SEASON DETAILS Upcoming Concerts The following performances are on sale now: Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein: May 28, 29 & 30, 2021 Ways to buy: Single livestream tickets: $20 each Livestream packages: 25% off single ticket price Attend in Person: View concert schedule Due to social distancing requirements, if you are purchasing

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS WITH THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY Select concerts at Jones Hall throughout the season also feature free, pre-concert chamber music performances by Houston Symphony musicians. Arrive early for the performances at these concerts: Beethoven 7 and Symphonie fantastique. All tickets are general admission. Single tickets: $35. Pick a date below to purchase.

THE 21-22 SEASON

The battle between good and evil rages on in the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy. Rejoin Luke, Leia, Han, and the whole Rebel Alliance as they seek to destroy the Death Star and face a final showdown with Darth Vader and the Emperor. Aretha: Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin captured our hearts with her powerhouse voice and

soulful

HOUSTON SYMPHONY JOBS & CAREERS Founded in 1913, the Houston Symphony is one of America’s oldest performing arts organizations with a distinguished musical history. The Houston Symphony performs over 170 concerts for more than 350,000 people every year, featuring an innovative and broad spectrum of classical, popular, education and community-based symphonic

programming.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY CONDUCTORS Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director, Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor Robert Franz Associate Conductor Yue Bao Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Conducting

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH LINDA GOLDSTEIN Celebrating 40 Years of Service with Linda Goldstein, viola. Linda Goldstein, voila, has been a member of the Houston Symphony since July 1981. This month, she retires from the orchestra after playing for nearly 40 years on the Jones Hall stage. Learn more about Linda and take a look back at her long career below. WOLFGANG'S DARK SIDE: MOZART'S SYMPHONY NO. 40 IN G MINORSEE MORE ON

HOUSTONSYMPHONY.ORG

THE ULTIMATE MYSTERY: STRAUSS'S DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION On November 29, 30, and December 1, the Houston Symphony celebrates Thanksgiving with A Musical Feast: All-Strauss Thanksgiving. In this post, discover Strauss's Death and Transfiguration, a powerful tone poem that explores the ultimate mystery of what lies beyond earthly

existence.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY

The Houston Symphony is Houston’s largest performing arts organization, providing a diverse range of concerts year-round for all

ages.

LISTEN AT HOME

Listen at Home. At the Houston Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. There is no substitute for a live orchestral performance, but while concerts and community activities are on hold, you can still find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony. Donate. Experience the continued Live from Jones Hall Series, as musicians of

the

2020–21 SEASON DETAILS Upcoming Concerts The following performances are on sale now: Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein: May 28, 29 & 30, 2021 Ways to buy: Single livestream tickets: $20 each Livestream packages: 25% off single ticket price Attend in Person: View concert schedule Due to social distancing requirements, if you are purchasing

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS WITH THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY Select concerts at Jones Hall throughout the season also feature free, pre-concert chamber music performances by Houston Symphony musicians. Arrive early for the performances at these concerts: Beethoven 7 and Symphonie fantastique. All tickets are general admission. Single tickets: $35. Pick a date below to purchase.

THE 21-22 SEASON

The battle between good and evil rages on in the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy. Rejoin Luke, Leia, Han, and the whole Rebel Alliance as they seek to destroy the Death Star and face a final showdown with Darth Vader and the Emperor. Aretha: Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin captured our hearts with her powerhouse voice and

soulful

HOUSTON SYMPHONY JOBS & CAREERS Founded in 1913, the Houston Symphony is one of America’s oldest performing arts organizations with a distinguished musical history. The Houston Symphony performs over 170 concerts for more than 350,000 people every year, featuring an innovative and broad spectrum of classical, popular, education and community-based symphonic

programming.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY CONDUCTORS Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director, Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor Robert Franz Associate Conductor Yue Bao Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Conducting

Fellow

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH LINDA GOLDSTEIN Celebrating 40 Years of Service with Linda Goldstein, viola. Linda Goldstein, voila, has been a member of the Houston Symphony since July 1981. This month, she retires from the orchestra after playing for nearly 40 years on the Jones Hall stage. Learn more about Linda and take a look back at her long career below. WOLFGANG'S DARK SIDE: MOZART'S SYMPHONY NO. 40 IN G MINORSEE MORE ON

HOUSTONSYMPHONY.ORG

THE ULTIMATE MYSTERY: STRAUSS'S DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION On November 29, 30, and December 1, the Houston Symphony celebrates Thanksgiving with A Musical Feast: All-Strauss Thanksgiving. In this post, discover Strauss's Death and Transfiguration, a powerful tone poem that explores the ultimate mystery of what lies beyond earthly

existence.

LISTEN AT HOME

Listen at Home. At the Houston Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. There is no substitute for a live orchestral performance, but while concerts and community activities are on hold, you can still find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony. Donate. Experience the continued Live from Jones Hall Series, as musicians of

the

WATCH & LISTEN NOW

The Houston Symphony’s world class performances are regularly featured on nationally syndicated radio shows such as Performance Today and SymphonyCast.. Performance Today from American Public Media is America’s most popular classical music radio program. The show is broadcast on nearly 300 public radio stations across the country. MUSIC, NEWS, THE ARTS & MORE Go behind the scenes of the Houston Symphony with our blog. Learn more about upcoming concerts, performers, and get insider information on

special events.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES 2021–22 SEASON ARTISTS HOUSTON, TX (March 10, 2021) — The Houston Symphony is announcing guest artists and conductors appearing in the 2021–22 Season. Andrés Orozco-Estrada ’s final season as Music Director brings the Colombian-born, European conductor to Houston for five concert weeks, two of them featuring guest performances by pianists Emanuel Ax and

Yefim Bronfman.

JONES HALL SEATING CHART Explore all seats in Jones Hall. Each section can be downloaded and printed for your reference. Total Seating Capacity at Jones Hall: 2,912. Free, assigned seat tickets are available at the Miller Theatre Box Office on a first-come first-served basis while supplies last between 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. on the day of a HOUSTON SYMPHONY ARTISTIC PARTNER This Artistic Partnership allows both Houston Symphony musicians and concertgoers to cultivate a deeper relationship with Perlman and his incredible music making. Throughout the three-year engagement, Perlman will serve in a variety of roles, reflecting his many talents: as concerto performer, recitalist, conductor, educator, and storyteller. WOLFGANG'S DARK SIDE: MOZART'S SYMPHONY NO. 40 IN G MINOR Wolfgang’s Dark Side: Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor. On October 18, 20 and 21, legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman returns to the Houston Symphony for our Perlman Plays and Conducts program. In addition to performing Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor, Perlman will also conduct Mozart’s powerful Symphony No. 40 in G minor. A BATTLE WITH FATE: TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 4 Nadezhda von Meck, Tchaikovsky’s patron and pen pal. Not long after the triumphant St. Petersburg premiere of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony in 1878, the composer received a letter from a woman who had recently become one of the most important people in his life. Nadezhda von Meck was the immensely wealthy widow of one of Russia’s first railroad magnates, and was an ardent admirer of GREAT ESCAPE: TCHAIKOVSKY'S VIOLIN CONCERTO IN D MAJOR Great Escape: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. On October 26, 27 and 28, acclaimed guest conductor Fabien Gabel leads Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, featuring violinist Karen Gomyo. In this post, learn more about Tchaikovsky’s Romantic masterpiece and the surprising relationship that inspired it. Tchaikovsky wrote his Violin Concerto

in

A HUMAN REQUIEM: BRAHMS' EIN DEUTSCHES REQUIEM (A GERMAN A Human Requiem: Brahms’ German Requiem. On February 2, 1865, Johannes Brahms received an urgent telegram from his brother Fritz: “If you want to see our mother once again, come immediately.”. At age 76 their mother, Christiane Brahms, had had a stroke. Brahms hastened to her from Vienna, but she had already passed away by the

time he

HOUSTON SYMPHONY

The Houston Symphony is Houston’s largest performing arts organization, providing a diverse range of concerts year-round for all

ages.

2020–21 SEASON DETAILS Upcoming Concerts The following performances are on sale now: Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein: May 28, 29 & 30, 2021 Ways to buy: Single livestream tickets: $20 each Livestream packages: 25% off single ticket price Attend in Person: View concert schedule Due to social distancing requirements, if you are purchasing

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS WITH THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY Chamber Music Events. DECEMBER 6. Location: MATCH Box 4 – Midtown Arts and Theater Center Guest artist: Gil Shaham, violin Program: STRAUSS Metamorphosen for String Septet BEETHOVEN Trio for Two Oboes and English Horn BRAHMS Clarinet Quintet. Learn More. JANUARY 19 – SOLD OUT. Location: Live Oak Friends Meeting Skyspace Guest artist: John Storgårds, violin and leader HOUSTON SYMPHONY CONDUCTORS Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director, Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor Robert Franz Associate Conductor Yue Bao Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Conducting

Fellow

THE 21-22 SEASON

A Note from Andrés “It is with great feelings of pride, excitement, gratitude, and nostalgia as my time here comes to a close, that I invite you to fully experience my last season as Music Director and join me as we celebrate our collaborations. FINANCIALS - HOUSTON SYMPHONY THE 2021–22 SEASON. Renew your subscription for the 2021–22 season or join us with a livestream package. CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH LINDA GOLDSTEIN Linda Goldstein, voila, has been a member of the Houston Symphony since July 1981. This month, she retires from the orchestra after playing for nearly 40 years on the Jones Hall stage. Learn more about Linda and take a look back at her long career below. Beginnings “I began my musical studies at age 11 Continued WINE DINNER AND COLLECTOR'S AUCTION Every year, the event begins with a reception for guests to sip wine and champagne, explore a variety of outstanding wines and wine-related items in the extensive silent auction, and participate in the ever-popular raffle to win 12 bottles of 100-point wine. ARTISTIC PARTNER ITZHAK PERLMAN CONDUCTS ALL-BEETHOVEN PROGRAM HOUSTON, TX (Apr. 7, 2021) — Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman returns to Jones Hall for his first appearance as Houston Symphony Artistic Partner, part of a three-year partnership, with the program All-Beethoven with Itzhak Perlman, featuring radiant Violin Romances, the Coriolan Overture, and Symphony No. 7, Saturday, May 22 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 23 at 2:30 p.m. with the Sunday THE ULTIMATE MYSTERY: STRAUSS'S DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION On November 29, 30, and December 1, the Houston Symphony celebrates Thanksgiving with A Musical Feast: All-Strauss Thanksgiving. In this post, discover Strauss's Death and Transfiguration, a powerful tone poem that explores the ultimate mystery of what lies beyond earthly

existence.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY

The Houston Symphony is Houston’s largest performing arts organization, providing a diverse range of concerts year-round for all

ages.

2020–21 SEASON DETAILS Upcoming Concerts The following performances are on sale now: Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein: May 28, 29 & 30, 2021 Ways to buy: Single livestream tickets: $20 each Livestream packages: 25% off single ticket price Attend in Person: View concert schedule Due to social distancing requirements, if you are purchasing

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS WITH THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY Chamber Music Events. DECEMBER 6. Location: MATCH Box 4 – Midtown Arts and Theater Center Guest artist: Gil Shaham, violin Program: STRAUSS Metamorphosen for String Septet BEETHOVEN Trio for Two Oboes and English Horn BRAHMS Clarinet Quintet. Learn More. JANUARY 19 – SOLD OUT. Location: Live Oak Friends Meeting Skyspace Guest artist: John Storgårds, violin and leader HOUSTON SYMPHONY CONDUCTORS Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director, Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor Robert Franz Associate Conductor Yue Bao Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Conducting

Fellow

THE 21-22 SEASON

A Note from Andrés “It is with great feelings of pride, excitement, gratitude, and nostalgia as my time here comes to a close, that I invite you to fully experience my last season as Music Director and join me as we celebrate our collaborations. FINANCIALS - HOUSTON SYMPHONY THE 2021–22 SEASON. Renew your subscription for the 2021–22 season or join us with a livestream package. CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH LINDA GOLDSTEIN Linda Goldstein, voila, has been a member of the Houston Symphony since July 1981. This month, she retires from the orchestra after playing for nearly 40 years on the Jones Hall stage. Learn more about Linda and take a look back at her long career below. Beginnings “I began my musical studies at age 11 Continued WINE DINNER AND COLLECTOR'S AUCTION Every year, the event begins with a reception for guests to sip wine and champagne, explore a variety of outstanding wines and wine-related items in the extensive silent auction, and participate in the ever-popular raffle to win 12 bottles of 100-point wine. ARTISTIC PARTNER ITZHAK PERLMAN CONDUCTS ALL-BEETHOVEN PROGRAM HOUSTON, TX (Apr. 7, 2021) — Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman returns to Jones Hall for his first appearance as Houston Symphony Artistic Partner, part of a three-year partnership, with the program All-Beethoven with Itzhak Perlman, featuring radiant Violin Romances, the Coriolan Overture, and Symphony No. 7, Saturday, May 22 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 23 at 2:30 p.m. with the Sunday

WATCH & LISTEN NOW

The Houston Symphony’s world class performances are regularly featured on nationally syndicated radio shows such as Performance Today and SymphonyCast.. Performance Today from American Public Media is America’s most popular classical music radio program. The show is broadcast on nearly 300 public radio stations across the country. HOUSTON SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES 2021–22 SEASON ARTISTS HOUSTON, TX (March 10, 2021) — The Houston Symphony is announcing guest artists and conductors appearing in the 2021–22 Season. Andrés Orozco-Estrada ’s final season as Music Director brings the Colombian-born, European conductor to Houston for five concert weeks, two of them featuring guest performances by pianists Emanuel Ax and

Yefim Bronfman.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY CHORUS Since the Chorus Endowment was established in 1997, all proceeds have helped enrich the choral experience at the Houston Symphony. With your generous support, the Chorus Endowment has helped fund exciting new commissions, underwriting workshops and free community performances. MOZART'S DARK SIDE: THE PIANO CONCERTO NO. 20 IN D MINOR On March 26, 28, and 29, conductor Matthias Pintscher and pianist Cédric Tiberghien team up for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20, an eclectic program of works by Mozart, Debussy, and Webern.In this post, discover Mozart’s dark and stormy Piano Concerto No. 20, possibly the composer’s most popular work for piano and orchestra. SAVE ME FROM THE GRAVE AND WISE: BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONY NO. 7 After a series of opening chords, powerful rising scales alternate with a lyrical melody introduced by the oboe. The introduction fades away on a single repeated note, which soon articulates the jig-like rhythm that dominates the rest of the movement. Creating a pastoral atmosphere, the flute introduces a dancing theme based on this rhythm. In place of the usual contrasting second theme, the THE ULTIMATE MYSTERY: STRAUSS'S DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION On November 29, 30, and December 1, the Houston Symphony celebrates Thanksgiving with A Musical Feast: All-Strauss Thanksgiving. In this post, discover Strauss's Death and Transfiguration, a powerful tone poem that explores the ultimate mystery of what lies beyond earthly

existence.

APOCALYPTIC PROPHECY: RACHMANINOFF'S THE BELLS, OPUS 35 On May 9, 11, and 12, the Houston Symphony presents Rachmaninoff's The Bells, a monumental choral symphony that the composer regarded as his best piece. In this post, discover how this powerful work inspired by the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe prophesied the turmoil Russia would face in the 20th century.

YOONSHIN SONG

Learn about the Houston Symphony musicians. Violinist Yoonshin Song is the Houston Symphony's new concertmaster, starting in August 2019. YUE BAO - HOUSTON SYMPHONY Conductor Yue Bao serves as conducting fellow of the Houston Symphony. In May 2019, she completed a two-year tenure as the Rita E. Hauser Conducting Fellow at the Curtis Institute of Music, closely working with Maestro Nézet-Séguin during her studies in Philadelphia.

MARK HUGHES

Mark Hughes “knows how to spin out a long line with the eloquence of a gifted singer,” says Derrick Henry of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY

The Houston Symphony is Houston’s largest performing arts organization, providing a diverse range of concerts year-round for all

ages.

LISTEN AT HOME

Listen at Home. At the Houston Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. There is no substitute for a live orchestral performance, but while concerts and community activities are on hold, you can still find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony. Donate. Experience the continued Live from Jones Hall Series, as musicians of

the

2020–21 SEASON DETAILS Upcoming Concerts The following performances are on sale now: Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein: May 28, 29 & 30, 2021 Ways to buy: Single livestream tickets: $20 each Livestream packages: 25% off single ticket price Attend in Person: View concert schedule Due to social distancing requirements, if you are purchasing

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS WITH THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY Select concerts at Jones Hall throughout the season also feature free, pre-concert chamber music performances by Houston Symphony musicians. Arrive early for the performances at these concerts: Beethoven 7 and Symphonie fantastique. All tickets are general admission. Single tickets: $35. Pick a date below to purchase. HOUSTON SYMPHONY MUSICIANS Led by Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the Houston Symphony continues its second century as one of America's leading orchestras.

THE 21-22 SEASON

The battle between good and evil rages on in the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy. Rejoin Luke, Leia, Han, and the whole Rebel Alliance as they seek to destroy the Death Star and face a final showdown with Darth Vader and the Emperor. Aretha: Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin captured our hearts with her powerhouse voice and

soulful

WINE DINNER AND COLLECTOR'S AUCTION We are excited to announce the Houston Symphony’s 2021 Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction. This oenophile’s celebration presents the traditional extensive auction and gourmet dinner on Friday, April 23, 2021. Extensive Collector’s Auction where you may find rare, and exceptional wines, your favorite vintage, spirits, and related CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH LINDA GOLDSTEIN Celebrating 40 Years of Service with Linda Goldstein, viola. Linda Goldstein, voila, has been a member of the Houston Symphony since July 1981. This month, she retires from the orchestra after playing for nearly 40 years on the Jones Hall stage. Learn more about Linda and take a look back at her long career below. SAVE ME FROM THE GRAVE AND WISE: BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONY NO. 7 Save me from the grave and wise: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. On January 30 and February 1 and 2, the Houston Symphony presents Beethoven 7, a program featuring one of Beethoven’s most popular symphonies. In this post, discover how Irish folk music may have inspired this “apotheosis of the dance.”. A sketch of Beethoven

created in 1809

THE ULTIMATE MYSTERY: STRAUSS'S DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION On November 29, 30, and December 1, the Houston Symphony celebrates Thanksgiving with A Musical Feast: All-Strauss Thanksgiving. In this post, discover Strauss's Death and Transfiguration, a powerful tone poem that explores the ultimate mystery of what lies beyond earthly

existence.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY

The Houston Symphony is Houston’s largest performing arts organization, providing a diverse range of concerts year-round for all

ages.

LISTEN AT HOME

Listen at Home. At the Houston Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. There is no substitute for a live orchestral performance, but while concerts and community activities are on hold, you can still find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony. Donate. Experience the continued Live from Jones Hall Series, as musicians of

the

2020–21 SEASON DETAILS Upcoming Concerts The following performances are on sale now: Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein: May 28, 29 & 30, 2021 Ways to buy: Single livestream tickets: $20 each Livestream packages: 25% off single ticket price Attend in Person: View concert schedule Due to social distancing requirements, if you are purchasing

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS WITH THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY Select concerts at Jones Hall throughout the season also feature free, pre-concert chamber music performances by Houston Symphony musicians. Arrive early for the performances at these concerts: Beethoven 7 and Symphonie fantastique. All tickets are general admission. Single tickets: $35. Pick a date below to purchase. HOUSTON SYMPHONY MUSICIANS Led by Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the Houston Symphony continues its second century as one of America's leading orchestras.

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The battle between good and evil rages on in the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy. Rejoin Luke, Leia, Han, and the whole Rebel Alliance as they seek to destroy the Death Star and face a final showdown with Darth Vader and the Emperor. Aretha: Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin captured our hearts with her powerhouse voice and

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WINE DINNER AND COLLECTOR'S AUCTION We are excited to announce the Houston Symphony’s 2021 Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction. This oenophile’s celebration presents the traditional extensive auction and gourmet dinner on Friday, April 23, 2021. Extensive Collector’s Auction where you may find rare, and exceptional wines, your favorite vintage, spirits, and related CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH LINDA GOLDSTEIN Celebrating 40 Years of Service with Linda Goldstein, viola. Linda Goldstein, voila, has been a member of the Houston Symphony since July 1981. This month, she retires from the orchestra after playing for nearly 40 years on the Jones Hall stage. Learn more about Linda and take a look back at her long career below. SAVE ME FROM THE GRAVE AND WISE: BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONY NO. 7 Save me from the grave and wise: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. On January 30 and February 1 and 2, the Houston Symphony presents Beethoven 7, a program featuring one of Beethoven’s most popular symphonies. In this post, discover how Irish folk music may have inspired this “apotheosis of the dance.”. A sketch of Beethoven

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THE ULTIMATE MYSTERY: STRAUSS'S DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION On November 29, 30, and December 1, the Houston Symphony celebrates Thanksgiving with A Musical Feast: All-Strauss Thanksgiving. In this post, discover Strauss's Death and Transfiguration, a powerful tone poem that explores the ultimate mystery of what lies beyond earthly

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Listen at Home. At the Houston Symphony, we live to bring great music to our community. There is no substitute for a live orchestral performance, but while concerts and community activities are on hold, you can still find ways to enjoy and support your Symphony. Donate. Experience the continued Live from Jones Hall Series, as musicians of

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The Houston Symphony’s world class performances are regularly featured on nationally syndicated radio shows such as Performance Today and SymphonyCast.. Performance Today from American Public Media is America’s most popular classical music radio program. The show is broadcast on nearly 300 public radio stations across the country. HOUSTON SYMPHONY CONDUCTORS Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director, Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor Robert Franz Associate Conductor Yue Bao Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Conducting

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FINANCIALS - HOUSTON SYMPHONY Financials. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations for public disclosure, the Houston Symphony is pleased to make copies of its annual tax returns available to the public. 2020 Audit Report. 2019 Form 990 – Houston Symphony Endowment. ANNUAL SYMPHONY BALL Please reserve your table or tickets today and join us to celebrate the “ Rise of the Phoenix ” at the 2021 Houston Symphony Ball! Contact Stacey Swift, director of special events, with any questions at stacey.swift@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8523. Fair Market Value

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HOUSTON SYMPHONY CHORUS Since the Chorus Endowment was established in 1997, all proceeds have helped enrich the choral experience at the Houston Symphony. With your generous support, the Chorus Endowment has helped fund exciting new commissions, underwriting workshops and free community performances. JONES HALL SEATING CHART Explore all seats in Jones Hall. Each section can be downloaded and printed for your reference. Total Seating Capacity at Jones Hall: 2,912. Free, assigned seat tickets are available at the Miller Theatre Box Office on a first-come first-served basis while supplies last between 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. on the day of a SAVE ME FROM THE GRAVE AND WISE: BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONY NO. 7 Save me from the grave and wise: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. On January 30 and February 1 and 2, the Houston Symphony presents Beethoven 7, a program featuring one of Beethoven’s most popular symphonies. In this post, discover how Irish folk music may have inspired this “apotheosis of the dance.”. A sketch of Beethoven

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WOLFGANG'S DARK SIDE: MOZART'S SYMPHONY NO. 40 IN G MINOR Wolfgang’s Dark Side: Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor. On October 18, 20 and 21, legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman returns to the Houston Symphony for our Perlman Plays and Conducts program. In addition to performing Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor, Perlman will also conduct Mozart’s powerful Symphony No. 40 in G minor. POETRY IN MOTION: CHOPIN'S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 IN F MINOR The first is a Romantic melody of stark dynamic contrasts in F minor; the second, a more lyrical one introduced by the woodwinds in A flat major. When the piano enters, it reinterprets the first and second themes with ornamentation inspired by the expressive embellishments of bel canto opera singers.Even though the piano is technically a percussion instrument, Chopin was a master of creating

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