Houston Symphony’s Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero Creates Value and Connections
The Houston Symphony’s Sunday matinee was coming up, and a couple of hundred early birds gathered in Jones Hall for the pre-concert talk.
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Musiqa at FotoFest and More
Composer Marcus Maroney saw an impetus for his own creativity in Edward Burtynsky’s dramatic photographs.
Houston Chamber Choir’s Spring Season
Robert Simpson sums up what keeps him going: “I’m always excited about whatever is over the next hill,” says the Houston Chamber Choir’s founder and artistic director.
New Music in Dallas: Voices of Change Lives Up to its Name
Playing in the Dallas Symphony, Dallas Opera Orchestra and other ensembles offers plenty of fulfillment. Yet on top of their duties with those groups, nine musicians make time for Voices of Change, Dallas’ 42-year-old new music ensemble.
Music & Milestones: Dallas Bach Society’s Spring Season
Sure, J.S. Bach is the most revered composer of his time. But the society goes beyond him to take in the entire Baroque spectrum: more than 150 years of music ranging from pieces for solo instrument to choral works to opera.
A Baroque Zarzuela at Orchestra of New Spain
The hole in the history books made no sense. Spanish music had flourished during the Renaissance, when composers created rich choral music for churches and stately dances for royal courts. But the music world acted as if Spanish composers had practically vanished during the baroque period: Germans, Italians, Frenchmen and Britons got nearly all the attention.
Musical Explorers: Aperio Turns Ten
As artistic director of Aperio:Music of the Americas Michael Zuraw has sifted through hundreds of musical works representing the composers and cultures of the Americas.
Dream Team: Terrence McNally and Jake Heggie Collaborate on Great Scott at Dallas Opera
In his new work, an opera singer would perform the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
Ars Lyrica’s Four Seasons in One
Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons may be the most famous violin music there is.
Must Hear: Season Standouts of the Fall Texas Music Season
Terrence McNally no doubt ranks as Corpus Christi’s leading contribution to the American arts world.
Dallas Winds Celebrates 30 Years With More to Come
Kim Campbell thinks back to when he freelanced as a trombonist in North Texas orchestras.
Classical Road Trip: Texas Ensembles Tour the Globe
With the recession in the rearview mirror, Texas groups are hitting the road again as cultural ambassadors for their hometowns and state.