TX Studio: Héctor Guzmán Conducts a Life
There are certain moments in life that we look back upon and realize how pivotal they were. For Héctor Guzmán, it happened one evening in his early 20s after giving a performance of an organ concerto.
Music
Spreading the Classical Music Word: San Antonio’s Agarita Thinks Beyond the Concert Hall
Agarita performs in typical concert venues, just as any musical group does. But the San Antonio chamber ensemble has other options.
Kinetic at 10: Virtuosic Ensemble Grows Deep Roots in Houston
Houston’s conductorless string ensemble Kinetic is celebrating its tenth anniversary this season.
A Scandinavian Frozen Highlights the TUTS season
Theatre Under The Stars holds a unique place in the Houston theater landscape. Since its founding over 55 years ago, the company has become one of the largest Houston theater companies by both producing its own versions of classic and contemporary musicals but also presenting the latest Broadway shows on national tours.
Art Thrives on the South Plains: A Survey of Lubbock’s Cultural Scene
Our short time in Lubbock revealed a vital and varied cultural arts scene.
More than Dance: Texas Flamenco Festival Brings Fiery Spanish Style to Oak Cliff
Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood is in flux, again.
Dallas Chamber Symphony carves its niche as a classical cornerstone in North Texas
Sitting at his desk on a June afternoon, Dallas Chamber Symphony Music Director and Conductor Richard McKay holds up a CD and smiles.
Bridging Musical Worlds: DACAMERA’s Transformative New Season
“One of the things we’re focusing on with this theme of alchemy is the way composers start with all different kinds of materials, and transform them into something truly magical,” says Sarah Rothenberg, DACAMERA’s artistic director.
Music and Democracy: Apollo Chamber Players garner national attention for their advocacy-centered programming
Rather than focusing on a single upcoming concert, NPR’s Weekend Edition spotlighted Apollo for building its entire season around real-world events.
New Territory: Ars Lyrica Looks to Handel, a Commission and Women of Mozart’s Vienna
Ars Lyrica Houston is adding a twist to its usual what’s-old-is-new-again programming: In the midst of the neglected gems that it has in store for next season, Houston’s baroque ensemble will throw in some works that actually are new.
Stars Align for Harmonia Stellarum Houston
Hidden in the mountains north of Lake Como, the beautiful Chiesa dei Santi Eusebio e Vittore in the town of Peglio sits forgotten in time and space.
Top Arts: In 2024, the Dallas Arts District is finally crowned the best in America
I moved to Dallas in October 2009, the same month and year that the AT&T Performing Arts Center opened.