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Winds on the move: Meet Houston Symphony’s newest reed tunesmith

Joel Luks·August 24, 2015

Mark Nuccio, who joined the New York Philharmonic in 1999 as associate principal and solo e-flat clarinet, knows that some may think he’s off his rocker for trading in tenure in the Big Apple for heat and humidity.

Houston Music

Talent, Training, Festivals & More: Fueling Contemporary Dance in Texas

Nichelle Suzanne·August 22, 2015

In Texas, as in most other regions, funds for contemporary dance are spread thinly, even across companies considered to be the toast of the state’s dance scene.

Dance

Mapping Theater in Houston

Tarra Gaines·August 21, 2015

This is my tale of failed cartography.

Performania: Dance Finds a Home in the Visual Arts

Nancy Wozny·August 21, 2015

Dance is more often situating itself within a visual arts setting.

Performania

Moving Back to Move Forward: Dancestry Illuminates Modern Dance History

Claire Christine Spera·August 18, 2015

Isadora Duncan, Loïe Fuller, Erick Hawkins: Dance aficionados recognize these late choreographers as having played a significant role in the foundation and development of American modern dance.

Dance

Must Hear: Season Standouts of the Fall Texas Music Season

Steven Brown·August 17, 2015

Terrence McNally no doubt ranks as Corpus Christi’s leading contribution to the American arts world.

Music

Choreographic Connections: MacMillan, Bruce and Smith open Houston Ballet’s Fall Season

Claire Christine Spera·August 17, 2015

The relationship between a dance company and a choreographer is a delicate thing.

Dance Houston

A Test, A Plume, A History

MICHAEL MCFADDEN·August 14, 2015

ALL IMAGES: Gabriel Martinez, Mountain War Time, 2015. Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio. Photos by...

San Antonio Visual Art

The Importance of New Music

Jonathan Patrick·August 12, 2015

A conversation with SYZYGY's Matt Albert

Dallas/Ft Worth Features Music

Dallas DanceFest Returns

Manuel Mendoza·August 10, 2015

The second Dallas DanceFest will again bring together 20 troupes and soloists for three days of performances, but this year more are coming from outside of North Texas.

Dallas/Ft Worth Dance