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The Houston Symphony’s Bad Boys of Cello -one of the best cello sections in the world- return to encore their last sold out appearance with an all new program of beautiful cello ensemble music and (somewhat) new jokes!Read more
We honor the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington - contemporized by the living ancestor of both figures, Kenneth Morris, Jr. - through a collaborative commission for string quartet, vocal quartet and narrator by Emmy-winning Haitian composer Daniel Bernard Roumain. Read more
Jazz vocalist Raquel Cepeda presents her Jazz on Valentine's 2026 | Raquel Cepeda in Concert, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. This unique Houston Valentine's tradition celebrates love through the power of music—an aphrodisiac for the mind, body, and soul.
Performing with her jazz septet, Cepeda and her band will bring jazz standards to life through original arrangements, as well as original tunes. Her band is composed of world-class jazz musicians, including Barry Sames on piano, Thomas Helton on double bass, Adriano Santos on drums, Cassio Duarte on percussion, and Ernesto Vega on sax.Read more
In their inaugural collaboration, Loop38 and Aperio present Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its groundbreaking 1976 premiere. Hailed as a defining work of American minimalism, Music for 18 Musicians helped bring minimalist music into the cultural spotlight. Its 1978 recording was a commercial and cultural breakthrough, propelling minimalism beyond the New York scene and to listeners around the world.
Fifty years later, the work remains vital and visionary. This performance offers a rare opportunity to experience Music for 18 Musicians live in Houston. Join us in honoring a masterpiece that continues to shape the sound of contemporary music today.Read more
Benise shattered the mold of Spanish guitar by combining world music and dance. Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Benise takes the audience on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more! Read more
