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BEETHOVEN 

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PERLMAN 

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OCTOBER 18, 20, 21 

ITZHAK PERLMAN 

Susan Graham 

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La mer 

MARCH 8-10 

JOSHUA BELL 

SUSAN GRAHAM 

CARMINA 

BURANA 

MARCH 29-31 

CIRQUE 

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Star Wars: 

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Classical Series 

The most extraordinary virtuosos of today. 

The most exhilarating masterworks of 

all time. The heart and soul of your 

Houston Symphony. 

Andrés Orozco-Estrada 


Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair 

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NICOLE HEASTON 

THURS, SEPT. 13, 8 PM 

SAT, SEPT. 15, 8 PM 

SUN, SEPT. 16, 2:30 PM 

Mahler’s 

Resurrection 

Symphony 

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor 

Nicole Heaston, soprano 

Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano 

Houston Symphony Chorus 

Betsy Cook Weber, director 

IVES Symphony No. 4, Prelude 

MAHLER Symphony No. 2, 

Resurrection 

There is no other symphony like it. No music can match 

its drama, power and sheer impact. Dive into an aweinspiring 

new season as Andrés leads Mahler’s epic saga 

of life, death and transcendence, a monumental journey 

that starts in the depths of despair, then channels the 

combined power of more than 250 musicians for an 

electrifying finale that shakes the rafters and soars to the 

heavens above. 

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YEFIM BRONFMAN 

FRI, SEPT. 21, 8 PM 


SUN, SEPT. 23, 2:30 PM 

Bronfman Plays 

Prokofiev 


Yefim Bronfman, piano 

IVES Symphony No. 4, Comedy 

PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 2 

PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1, 

Classical 

SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9 

Showstopping! Indisputably 

one of the greatest classical 

musicians in the world today, Grammy ® Award-winner 

Yefim Bronfman returns for Prokofiev’s scintillating 

concerto, a virtuosic whirlwind absolutely guaranteed to 

bring down the house. A program of Russian masterworks 

also spotlights Shostakovich’s spirited, slapstick Ninth and 

Prokofiev’s effervescent Classical throwback, a showpiece 

for the Houston Symphony’s virtuosity. 

Dvořák’s Stabat Mater 

THURS, SEPT. 27, 8 PM 


SUN, SEPT. 30, 2:30 PM 




DVOŘÁK Stabat Mater 

A stunning creative outpouring that arose from the tragic 

death of his young children, Dvořák’s Stabat Mater stands 

as one of the towering monuments of choral music, a 

soul-stirring meditation on grief and hope. Be there as 

Andrés leads the Houston Symphony, Chorus and soloists 

in this sublime and moving masterpiece, full of tender, 

luminous beauty that shines forth like a light in darkness. 

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PERLMAN PLAYS 

& CONDUCTS 

THURS, OCT. 18, 8 PM 

SAT, OCT. 20, 8 PM 

SUN, OCT. 21, 2:30 PM 

Itzhak Perlman, conductor and violin 

BACH Violin Concerto in A Minor 

MOZART Symphony No. 40 

SCHUMANN Symphony No. 4 

It doesn’t get any more must-see than this. Legendary violinist 

Itzhak Perlman is your conductor and soloist in a program of 

musical delights, including Bach’s crowd-pleasing concerto 

and Schumann’s rhythmic and rustic Fourth Symphony. To 

top it off, hear one of the most beloved symphonies ever 

composed in Mozart’s ingenious Symphony No. 40. 

ITZHAK PERLMAN 

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Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto 

FRI, OCT. 26, 8 PM 

SAT, OCT. 27, 8 PM 

SUN, OCT. 28, 2:30 PM 

Fabien Gabel, conductor 

Karen Gomyo, violin 

HERRMANN Vertigo Suite 

TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto 

KORNGOLD Suite from The Sea Hawk 

TCHAIKOVSKY The Tempest 

Its hair-raising technical demands were deemed 

“unplayable” when first composed—but Tchaikovsky’s 

Violin Concerto has gone on to become one of the best 

known and best loved in the repertoire. You’re in good 

hands with Karen Gomyo, “an artist of rare musical 

command” (Chicago Tribune). Plus, enjoy the cinematic 

sweep of music from Hitchcock’s Vertigo. 

STORM LARGE 

FRI, NOV. 2, 8 PM 

SAT, NOV. 3, 8 PM 

SUN, NOV. 4, 2:30 PM 

The Seven 

Deadly Sins 

Bramwell Tovey, conductor 

Storm Large, vocalist (Anna) 

Hudson Shad, vocalists (The Family) 

R. STRAUSS “Dance of the Seven 

Veils” from Salome 

SCRIABIN The Poem of Ecstasy 

WEILL The Seven Deadly Sins 

Meet Anna I. Meet Anna II. 

They’re two sides of the 

same person—and they’re about to take you on 

one wild ride. 

From the storied team of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht 

comes the tale of two personas (one sensible, one sultry) 

on a seven-city search for the American dream. Storm 

Large has earned rave reviews playing Anna all across the 

country, and now brings her signature role to Houston. 

Part parody. Part poetry. All riveting. 

INON BARNATAN 



SUN, NOV. 25, 2:30 PM 

A Mozart & Brahms 

Thanksgiving 

David Danzmayr, conductor 

Inon Barnatan, piano 

SUPPÉ Overture to 

The Beautiful Galatea 

MOZART Piano Concerto No. 22 

BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 

How glorious it is to behold pure 

genius at its prime in Mozart’s 

late, great Piano Concerto No. 22, 

written during an astoundingly prolific stretch in which the 

music poured forth as if fully formed. Then, peer through 

a dazzling kaleidoscope of color with Brahms’ radiant 

final symphony. It’s a program of musical delights, this 

Thanksgiving with the Houston Symphony. 

Ohlsson Plays Beethoven 

THURS, NOV. 29, 8 PM Edo de Waart, conductor 

SAT, DEC. 1, 8 PM Garrick Ohlsson, piano 

SUN, DEC. 2, 2:30 PM BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 

ELGAR Symphony No. 1 

Beethoven’s soulful and sparkling Piano Concerto No. 3 

gets the superstar treatment from legendary pianist 

Garrick Ohlsson, whose virtuosic artistry yields “a sound 

so lush it almost glistens” (Seattle Times). Then, immerse 

yourself in the soaring musical world of Sir Edward Elgar 

as renowned conductor Edo de Waart—a master of 

grand-scale symphonies—leads the composer’s lavish, 

heartfelt First. 


FRI, JAN. 4, 8 PM 

SAT, JAN. 5, 8 PM 

SUN, JAN. 6, 2:30 PM 

Gershwin’s 

Rhapsody in Blue 

Jeffrey Kahane, conductor and piano 

RAVEL Piano Concerto in G 

TIMO ANDRES Paraphrase on 

Themes of Brian Eno 

MILHAUD La création du monde 

GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue 

Saucy as the city streets, majestic 

as a city skyline, Rhapsody in Blue’s 

iconic opening and unforgettable melodies make it one of 

the most enduringly popular works in all of classical music. 

Hear the original jazz band version, alongside Ravel’s bluesy, 

dreamy Concerto in G as the phenomenal Jeffrey Kahane 

plays and conducts this program of symphonic gems with 

a French twist and a Jazz Age flair. There’s no better way to 

ring in the New Year! 

Ravel’s La valse 

THURS, JAN. 24, 8 PM 


SUN, JAN. 27, 2:30 PM 


Baiba Skride, violin 

IVES Symphony No. 4, Fugue 

KORNGOLD Violin Concerto 

STRAVINSKY Symphony in 

Three Movements 

RAVEL La valse 

Filled with radiant warmth and dazzling flights into the 

stratosphere, Korngold’s Violin Concerto is one of the 

most treasured in the repertoire. In the hands of Latvian 

star Baiba Skride, “a passionate, heart-on-sleeve player” 

(The Guardian), it promises to be nothing short of 

extraordinary. This dynamic program ends with Ravel’s 

fiery showstopper, a hair-raising whirlwind that evokes 

old-world elegance waltzing on the brink of oblivion. 

Eschenbach and Josefowicz 

THURS, FEB. 28, 8 PM 

SAT, MARCH 2, 8 PM 

SUN, MARCH 3, 2:30 PM 

Christoph Eschenbach, conductor 

Leila Josefowicz, violin 

ESA-PEKKA SALONEN 

Violin Concerto 

MAHLER Symphony No. 9 

Eschenbach, Mahler and the Houston Symphony. It’s a 

combination that made the world take note, and you’ll 

hear why when the beloved former Music Director 

returns for Mahler’s extraordinary farewell symphony, 

an all-encompassing musical drama that ends with a 

breathtaking descent into rapt silence. Called “pure, 

euphoric poetry” (Los Angeles Times), Salonen’s Violin 

Concerto is performed by the violinist who inspired it: the 

fiery and fearless Leila Josefowicz. 

SUSAN GRAHAM 

FRI, MARCH 8, 8 PM 



Debussy’s La mer 

Ludovic Morlot, conductor 

Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano 

BERLIOZ Overture to 

Béatrice et Bénedict 

BERLIOZ Les nuits d’été 

ROUSSEL Suite from 

The Spider’s Feast 

DEBUSSY La mer 

As sensuous and bewitching as 

the sea by which it’s inspired, 

Debussy’s La mer stands as one 

of the most stunning achievements in symphonic music. 

Acclaimed French conductor Ludovic Morlot returns to 

interpret this immortal masterpiece, music of majesty, 

mystery and primordial power. A luminous all-French 

program spotlights world-renowned mezzo-soprano Susan 

Graham in Berlioz’ poignant reveries of love and loss, 

Les nuits d’été. 


BELL PLAYS BEETHOVEN 




Joshua Bell, conductor and violin 

BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto 

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4 

Nine symphonies. Five piano concertos. One perfect 

violin concerto. A violin lovers’ dream season continues 

as the incomparable Joshua Bell, hailed as “the greatest 

American violinist active today” (The Boston Herald), 

plays and conducts Beethoven’s sublime, 

supremely beautiful masterpiece. A blockbuster 

all-Beethoven program ends with the joyous 

and jovial Fourth Symphony. 

Margaret Alkek Williams, Underwriter 

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CARMINA BURANA 

BRINTON AVERIL SMITH 




Yaniv Dinur, conductor 

Houston Symphony Chorus, 


Brinton Averil Smith, cello 

D’ALBERT Cello Concerto 

ORFF Carmina Burana 

Bold and bawdy, fiery and 

visceral, Carmina Burana is 

one of the most instantlyrecognizable 

pieces in all 

of music. Escape into this 

intoxicating ode to life, lust and 

all things earthy, an unforgettable concert experience that 

thrills with haunting medieval chants, dynamic spectacle 

and sheer sonic force. Plus, Principal Cellist Brinton Averil 

Smith takes center stage for d’Albert’s lyrical concerto. 

SIMON TRP ESKI 

THURS, APRIL 4, 8 PM 

SAT, APRIL 6, 8 PM 

SUN, APRIL 7, 2:30 PM 

Tchaikovsky & 

Rachmaninoff 

Kazushi Ono, conductor 

Simon Trp eski, piano 

SHOSTAKOVICH 

Suite fromThe Age of Gold 

RACHMANINOFF 

Piano Concerto No. 4 

TCHAIKOVSKY 

Symphony No. 3, Polish 

Opulent and unabashedly 

beautiful, Rachmaninoff’s piano music speaks straight to 

the heart. Pianist extraordinaire Simon Trp eski shines 

in the composer’s shimmering final concerto. Composed 

during a carefree summer in the Russian countryside, 

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 3 features some of his 

sunniest and most delightful music. 

Beethoven’s Eroica 

FRI, MAY 3, 8 PM 

SAT, MAY 4, 8 PM 

SUN, MAY 5, 2:30 PM 


Leticia Moreno, violin 

JIMMY LÓPEZ Aurora, for Solo Violin 

and Orchestra (Houston Symphony 

commission, world premiere) 

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, Eroica 

Heroic. Ferocious. Groundbreaking. Hear the symphony 

that changed it all as Andrés conducts Beethoven’s Eroica, 

a staggering musical vision too powerful to be contained. 

A monumental weekend also features the grand unveiling 

of Composer-in-Residence Jimmy López’ Violin Concerto, 

a stunning feast for the senses that combines light 

displays with musical luminescence to immerse you in the 

breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights. 

JAVIER PERIANES 

THURS, MAY 9, 8 PM 


SUN, MAY 12, 2:30 PM 

Rachmaninoff ’s 

The Bells 


Javier Perianes, piano 

Houston Symphony Chamber Chorus 


IVES Symphony No. 4, Finale 

SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No. 5, 

Egyptian 

RACHMANINOFF The Bells 

Jingling sleigh bells, reverent 

wedding bells, thunderous alarm bells and mournful 

iron bells—these are the sonic atmospheres traversed 

in Rachmaninoff’s spectacular choral symphony, which 

draws its text from the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. Plus, 

Spanish sensation Javier Perianes dazzles in Saint- 

Saëns’ sensuous and exotic Egyptian concerto. 

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PROGRAMS 

Our “Margaret Alkek Williams Sound + Vision” programs 

provide an enhanced concert experience by featuring 

surtitles, lighting, video, dance and/or use of in-hall 

screens, among other visual aesthetics. The programs are 

intended to bring more clarity and help tell the stories of 

the music being performed. We hope you will join us for 

these special performances. 

Visit houstonsymphony.org for more information on 

these concerts. 


A sinister castle, shrouded in darkness. 

Inside, seven doors hold seven shocking 

secrets. In time, all will be revealed… 

The “Margaret Alkek Williams Sound + Vision” 

concerts are supported in part by The Cullen Trust for 

the Performing Arts. Video enhancements for Houston 

Symphony concerts are made possible through a 

grant from the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable 

Foundation. These donors’ generous investment allows the 

Houston Symphony to present industry-leading multimedia 

projects, and enhances the concert visually to provide new 

experiences, insight and enjoyment for audiences. 

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, 

conductor 

Michelle DeYoung, 

mezzo-soprano (Judith) 

Matthias Goerne, 

baritone (Bluebeard) 

BARTÓK Bluebeard’s Castle 

MICHELLE DEYOUNG 

MATTHIAS GOERNE 

THURS, MAY 16, 8 PM 


Prepare for an 

extraordinary concert 

experience as the 2018–19 

Classical season closes with 

a complete semi-staged 

performance of Bartók’s 

riveting psychological 

thriller, in which a young 

bride slowly discovers the 

gruesome depths of her 

husband’s dark secrets. A 

dream cast featuring two of 

the world’s most soughtafter 

opera stars joins 

Andrés Orozco-Estrada and the Houston Symphony 

for the must-see event of the season. 

Note: Thursday and Sunday subscribers attend 

Thursday performance. Saturday subscribers attend 

Friday performance. 

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Viva Las Vegas 

FRI, AUG. 31, 8 PM 


SUN, SEPT. 2, 7:30 PM 

Steven Reineke, conductor 

Frankie Moreno, vocalist 

Roll the dice, shuffle the deck and throw on your most 

glamorous attire—we’re heading to Vegas, baby! No airfare 

required and everyone’s a winner as Vegas headliner 

Frankie Moreno brings 

the hottest show on the 

Strip straight to you. 

You’ll hear hits of Chuck 

Berry, The Beatles, 

Frank Sinatra, and, 

of course, Elvis! 

The Music of ABBA 

FRI, OCT. 5, 8 PM Steven Reineke, conductor 

SAT, OCT. 6, 8 PM Rajaton, vocal ensemble 

SUN, OCT. 7, 7:30 PM 


Dance, jive and have the time of your life as international 

vocal phenomenon Rajaton and the Houston Symphony 

bring you the greatest hits from ABBA’s incredible 

catalog. You know them, you love them: “Dancing 

Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S.” and so many more. 

An American in Paris – 

Film with Live Orchestra 



SUN, NOV. 11, 7:30 PM 

Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor 

S’Wonderful! Fall in love with the beauty of Paris 

and the magic of Gershwin’s music as this 1951 

classic film starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron 

comes to the big screen at Jones Hall, with live 

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FRI, DEC. 7, 8 PM 

SAT, DEC. 8, 8 PM 

SUN, DEC. 9, 2:30 PM 

SUN, DEC. 9, 7:30 PM 

Very Merry Pops 


Ali Ewoldt, vocalist 



Sleigh bells ring and jingle 

bells chime as the Houston 

Symphony’s beloved holiday 

spectacular returns! Gather 

with family and friends in a 

cozy winter wonderland for 

a sparkling celebration filled to the brim with traditional 

carols, festive favorites and heartwarming cheer. The 

fabulous Ali Ewoldt, who currently stars as Christine 

in Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera, joins in the 

fun, performing unforgettable renditions of your favorite 

holiday classics. 

TOTALLY 

The Ella Fitzgerald Songbook 

FRI, FEB. 15, 8 PM 

SAT, FEB. 16, 8 PM 

SUN, FEB. 17, 7:30 PM 


Montego Glover, vocalist 

Capathia Jenkins, vocalist 

N’Kenge, vocalist 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with vintage 

Ella standards that never go out of 

style—romantic songs like “Our 

Love is Here to Stay” and “Come 

Rain or Come Shine”—sung 

with pitch-perfect verve by 

Broadway’s Capathia 

Jenkins, Montego Glover 

and N’Kenge. 

NICOLE PARKER 

FRI, JAN. 11, 8 PM 


SUN, JAN. 13, 7:30 PM 

Totally ‘80s 

Stuart Chafetz, conductor 

Aaron Finley, vocalist 

Nicole Parker, vocalist 

Break out those Members 

Only jackets, stirrup pants and 

shoulder pads and hold on to 

your hairspray—we’re going 

Totally ‘80s! Nicole Parker (Mad 

TV, Broadway’s Wicked) and 

Aaron Finley (Broadway’s Kinky 

Boots, Rock of Ages), bring you the chart-topping hits 

of Sting, Elton John, Cyndi Lauper and more. 

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Star Wars: A New Hope— 

In Concert 





A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… 

For the first time ever in Houston, experience 

Star Wars like never before as A New Hope comes to the 

big screen at Jones Hall, complete with John Williams’ 

epic, unforgettable score played live by the Houston 

Symphony. 

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, 

Lucasfilm Ltd.,and Warner /Chappell Music. 

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Cirque de la 

Symphonie 

Michael Krajewski, conductor 

Cirque de la Symphonie, artists 

MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI 

FRI, APRIL 26, 8 PM 

SAT, APRIL 27, 8 PM 

SUN, APRIL 28, 2:30 PM* 

The breathtaking, gravitydefying 

artists of Cirque drop 

into Jones Hall for an evening 

of high-flying excitement and 

incredible music. Be dazzled 

by world-class acrobats, aerial 

flyers, contortionists, strongmen, jugglers and more. 

Perfect for the whole family! 

*Sunday subscribers attend Sunday matinee performance. 

Song and Dance: 

The Best of Broadway 



SUN, MAY 26, 7:30 PM 

STEVEN REINEKE 

Principal POPS Conductor 




Experience iconic moments from musical theater— 

everything from beloved overtures and dream ballets 

to electrifying “full company” renditions featuring 

the Houston Symphony Chorus—in this blockbuster 

POPS Season finale. Featuring music of Rodgers and 

Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and more! 

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SAT, OCT. 6, 10 AM AND 11:30 AM 

Peter and the Wolf 

Robert Franz, conductor 

Experience one of the most beloved children’s tales of all time in 

Prokofiev’s enchanting Peter and the Wolf, in which the courageous 

Peter and his animal friends outwit the fearsome Wolf. Plus, “Be 

Prepared” with your mightiest lion’s roar as the Houston Symphony 

plays popular songs from Disney’s The Lion King—“Hakuna 

Matata,” “The Circle of Life” and more! 

SAT, FEB. 16, 10 AM AND 11:30 AM 

Wild, Wild West 


Grab your spurs and trusty steed, 

lil’ pardners—we’re gallopin’ back 

to the days of covered wagons 

and Wild West adventure! Do 

a do-si-do through Copland’s 

“Hoedown” and hold tight to 

the reins for Rossini’s William Tell 

Overture. Plus, hear fun favorites from 

Toy Story 2, Oklahoma! and more, and encounter a few 

special surprises on the western frontier. Yee Haw! 


SAT, DEC. 8, 10 AM AND 11:30 AM 

A Polar Express Christmas 


All aboard! Find your compartment and get ready for a 

magical journey to the North Pole on The Polar Express. 

Featuring the original storybook images projected on the 

big screen, this timeless tale of a boy who believes will 

have your young ones waiting for the sound of Santa’s 

sleigh! Plus, enjoy festive favorites like “Frosty the 

Snowman” and “Let it Snow” and lift your voices in a 

holiday sing-along. 

ROBERT FRANZ 

Associate Conductor 

SAT, APRIL 27, 10 AM AND 11:30 AM 

Once Upon a Time 


Wave your magic wand and 

enter an enchanted land of glass 

slippers, mysterious witches and 

fairy godmothers as your favorite 

fairy tales come to life through 

music and dance! Ballet dancers 

will dazzle the senses as the Houston 

Symphony performs the treasured 

music from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty, Prokofiev’s 

Cinderella, Stravinsky’s Firebird and more. Whether you 

get there by car, carriage or magic pumpkin, you won’t 

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SAT, SEPT. 8, 7:30 PM 

Opening Night with Yuja Wang 

Gustavo Gimeno, conductor 

Yuja Wang, piano 

RAVEL Alborado del gracioso 

RAVEL Concerto for the Left Hand 

BARBER Overture to The School for Scandal 

PROKOFIEV Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet 

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JANE GLOVER 

FRI, DEC. 21, 8 PM 

SAT, DEC. 22, 8 PM 

SUN, DEC. 23, 2:30 PM 

Handel’s Messiah 

Jane Glover, conductor 



HANDEL Messiah 

This Christmas, be moved by 

Handel’s ever-glorious setting 

of the greatest story ever told. 

The Houston Symphony, 

chorus and guest soloists join 

forces to fill Jones Hall with 

joyous refrains and exultant 

arias, including the powerful 

“Hallelujah” Chorus. 


© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox 

FRI, DEC. 14, 7:30 PM 

Home Alone— 



High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Chorale 

Patricia Bonner, Shannon Carter and Julia Hall, directors 

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic 

features renowned composer John Williams’ charming 

and delightful score performed live to picture by the 

Houston Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin 

McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left 

behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and 

who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. 

Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun 

for the entire family! 

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox 

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2018 SUMMER SERIES 

AT JONES HALL 

2018-19 subscribers 

can add on these 

concerts before the 

general public! 

FRI, JUNE 15, 7:30 PM 

SAT, JUNE 16, 7:30 PM 

SUN, JUNE 17, 2:30 PM 

Harry Potter and the 

Prisoner of Azkaban 

In Concert 



The Harry Potter phenomenon 

continues with the third film of 

the series, Harry Potter and the 

Prisoner of Azkaban. The Houston 

Symphony will perform every note 

from John Williams’ sensational score 

while audiences relive the magic of 

the film projected in high definition 

on the big screen. From the moment 

Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to 

when the Patronus Charm bursts from 

his wand, you’ll be transported back 

into the world you love. 

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia 

are © & Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. 

ROWLING`S WIZARDING WORLD J.K. Rowling 

and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 

Publishing Rights © JKR. (s18) 

2018-19 Subscriber presale ends March 15. 

SAT, JULY 14, 7:30 PM 

The Music of 

George Michael 

Brent Havens, conductor 

Relive all your favorite George Michael hits when the 

Houston Symphony pays tribute to an artist who 

was gone too soon. From “Faith” and “Careless 

Whisper” to “One More Try” and “Wake Me 

Up Before You Go-Go,” you’ll be singing 

along in your seat. 

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SAT, JULY 21, 7:30 PM 

WORLD PREMIERE 

Apollo 13— 





“Failure is not an option…” 

Get ready, Space City! The world premiere performance 

of Apollo 13 with live soundtrack fittingly takes place 

right here in Houston as the complete film starring 

Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon and Bill Paxton is projected 

on the big screen at Jones Hall, with James Horner’s 

Oscar ® -nominated score performed live by the Houston 

Symphony. Relive the incredible story of one of the most 

thrilling and suspenseful space missions in history like 

never before in what promises to be an emotional and 

truly unforgettable concert event. 

Apollo 13 is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by 

Universal Studios Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved. 

MAY 31-JUNE 2, 2018 

IMA HOGG COMPETITION 

AT RICE UNIVERSITY 

SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC 

FREE 

JUNE 2018 

SUMMER NEIGHBORHOOD 

CONCERTS 

THROUGHOUT THE HOUSTON AREA 


FREE 

JUNE & JULY 2018 

EXXONMOBIL 

SUMMER SYMPHONY 

NIGHTS 

AT MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE 

Join the Houston Symphony for a 

FREE concert this summer. 

Visit houstonsymphony.org for dates and times. 

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EDUCATION and 

COMMUNITY 

The Houston Symphony is committed to increasing the quality of life in Houston through music education 

and community engagement programs. These programs will serve more than 100,000 Houstonians of all 

ages and backgrounds during the 2018-19 season. 

TEACHERS AND STUDENTS 

From early childhood to high school and beyond, the Houston Symphony’s education programs 

are designed to nurture a life-long love of music. 

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT 

Houston Symphony musicians can be found throughout Greater Houston inspiring people through 

the power of music. The Houston Symphony partners with a variety of social service agencies, senior 

centers and hospitals to enrich lives, empower individuals and bridge 

diverse communities through music. 

YOUNG MUSICIANS 

The Houston Symphony is a resource to help young musicians at all levels 

in the pursuit of music-making. 

Visit houstonsymphony.org/community to find out how you can be involved. 

SERGEI GALPERIN 

Violin 

RAINEL JOUBERT 

Community-Embedded Musician 

ANTHONY PARCE 

Community-Embedded Musician 


THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY 

in Your Community 

The Houston Symphony remains committed to expanding and enhancing our reach and impact throughout 

Houston’s diverse community. We hope you will join us for events this season, many of which are FREE to 

the public. Visit houstonsymphony.org for more information. 

Education and Community Engagement Supporters 

PRINCIPAL CORPORATE 

GUARANTOR - $250,000+ 

John & Lindy Rydman/ 

Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods/ 

Spec’s Charitable Foundation 

GUARANTOR - $100,000+ 

BBVA Compass 

Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge 

City of Houston through 

the Miller Theatre 

Advisory Board 

Houston Endowment 

Houston Symphony Endowment 

Mr. John N. Neighbors 

UNDERWRITER - $50,000+ 

Chevron 

The Elkins Foundation 

ENGIE 

Exxon Mobil Corporation 

The Hearst Foundations, Inc. 

League of American Orchestras’ 

Futures Fund 

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 

The John P. McGovern Foundation 

The Robert & Janice McNair 

Foundation 

Occidental Petroleum Corporation 

Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr./ 

The Robbins Foundation 

Shell Oil Company 

These programs are also supported 

by the following endowed funds 

which are part of the Houston 

Symphony Endowment: 

Margarett & Alice Brown Endowment 

Fund for Education 

Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to 

Educators Concert Fund 

The Brown Foundation’s Miller Outdoor 

Theatre Fund in honor of Hanni 

& Stewart Orton 

The William Randolph Hearst Endowed 

Fund for Education Programs 

Lawrence E. Carlton, M.D. Endowment 

Fund for Youth Programs 

Richard P. Garmany Fund 

for Houston Symphony League 

Concerto Competition 

Houston Symphony Ima Hogg 

Competition Endowed Fund 

Selma S. Neumann Fund 

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DONOR BENEFITS 

Become a donor and enjoy benefits, including special events, private rehearsals, valet 

parking and access to our exclusive Green Room and Patron Donor Lounge. 

GIVING LEVELS 

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 

Annual support of $25,000 and above 

This distinguished group of supporters receives 

customized benefits and recognition tailored to their 

annual support. These generous donors play a crucial 

role in the Symphony’s success, designating their support 

to concerts, special projects or educational activities, or 

as unrestricted gifts. 

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE 

Annual support of $5,000 - $24,999 

This dedicated group of supporters receives benefits such 

as premier reserved donor seating, Green Room access 

and complimentary valet parking for all Houston Symphony 

Classical, POPS and special concerts at Jones Hall. 

FRIENDS OF THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY 

Annual support of $50 to $4,999 

Help to ensure the Houston Symphony continues to provide 

outstanding musical experiences all season long. Donors at 

this level receive a variety of benefits, including year-round 

access to the Patron Donor Lounge for contributions of 

$1,500 and above. 

SPONSORSHIPS 

CONCERT SPONSORSHIP 

Annual support of $10,000 

Annual support of $10,000 or more gives you the 

opportunity to sponsor a Houston Symphony concert! 

Sponsors are recognized prominently for their generous 

giving and support of the Symphony. 

Contact the individuals below to learn more about 

making your gift to the Houston Symphony. 

Mary Beth Mosley 

Interim Co-Chief Development Officer 

Director, Institutional Giving & Stewardship 

713-337-8521 marybeth.mosley@houstonsymphony.org 

Molly Simpson 

Interim Co-Chief Development Officer 

Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts 

713-337-8526 molly.simpson@houstonsymphony.org 

Patrick Quinn 

Director, Planned Giving 

713-337-8532 patrick.quinn@houstonsymphony.org 

Tim Dillow 

Director, Special Events 

713-337-8538 timothy.dillow@houstonsymphony.org 

Leticia Konigsberg 

Director, Corporate Relations 

713-337-8522 leticia.konigsberg@houstonsymphony.org 

Michael Arlen 

Associate Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts 

713-337-8529 michael.arlen@houstonsymphony.org 

Christina Trunzo 

Associate Director, Foundations and Government Grants 

713-337-8530 christina.trunzo@houstonsymphony.org 

MUSICIAN SPONSOR PROGRAM 

Annual support of $7,500 and above 

Sponsor a Houston Symphony musician! In addition to 

personal interactions with your musician, donors will be 

invited to an exclusive musician sponsor luncheon. 

Explore your giving options at 

houstonsymphony.org/donate 

Broadway stars Jeremy Jordan and Betsy Wolfe with Janet Clark, 

President, Houston Symphony Society, Board of Trustees, and 

Janet Bering. 


MAKE YOUR LEGACY 

YOUR HOUSTON 

SYMPHONY 

Legacy gifts help secure the future of the Houston 

Symphony and allow donors to express their 

personal values in a highly meaningful way by 

taking into account philanthropic, financial and 

family goals. There are a variety of ways to make 

a legacy gift, all of which help secure the future of 

this great orchestral institution. 

A legacy gift may provide you and your family 

with tax and estate benefits that meet your needs. 

Examples include naming the Houston Symphony 

Endowment as a beneficiary in a will or trust, a life 

insurance policy, or a qualified retirement plan. 

For more information regarding this significant 

way of giving to the Houston Symphony, visit: 

houstonsymphony.planmylegacy.org. 

YUJA WANG, piano 

OPENING 

NIGHT 

Concert & Gala 

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 

This spectacular evening begins with a champagne 

reception at The Corinthian. Guests are then transported 

to Jones Hall for the Opening Night Concert, featuring 

Yuja Wang and guest conductor Gustavo Gimeno. 

Following the concert, the celebration at The Corinthian 

continues with a gourmet dinner by Jackson and 

Company, music and dancing. 

See page 16 for concert information. 

Concert Sponsor 

Lead Corporate Gala Underwriter 

Betty and Jesse Tutor 

Legacy Society members 

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SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS 

We love our subscribers! 

Our subscribers have made a commitment to us, and we’re committed to them. From the 

very best deal on tickets to the flexibility of free exchanges, there’s truly no better way to 

experience the Houston Symphony. 

AS A MEMBER OF OUR 

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The best seats. 

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The convenience and 

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It’s easy to exchange your seats for any other 

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Presale priority. 

As a subscriber, you get first access to special 

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In addition to the concerts you’ll enjoy as part of your series, save 10% 

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CARLOS ANDRÉS BOTERO 

Musical Ambassador 

CONCERT EXPERIENCE 

Enhance your experience with pre-concert 

discussions and in-hall services. 

PRELUDE PRE-CONCERT 

DISCUSSIONS 

45 minutes before each 

Classical Series concert 

Informative, engaging and 

always entertaining, our free 

Prelude pre-concert 

discussions are a great way to 

learn about the music you’re 

about to hear. Gain fascinating 

insights, learn more about the 

composers, hear music clips 

and more! Hosted by Houston 

Symphony Musical Ambassador 

Carlos Andrés Botero. 

SYMPHONY STORE 

AND GUEST ARTIST 

CD SIGNINGS 

Located in the lobby of 

Jones Hall, the Houston 

Symphony Store features 

Houston Symphony 

recordings and DVDs, books, 

music-themed merchandise 

and much more. Patrons also 

have the opportunity to 

purchase guest artist CDs 

at the store, and have them 

personally signed by the 

guest artist when applicable. 

IN-HALL DINING 

The Encore Café offers a 

selection of food and drink 

options before performances 

and during intermission. In 

addition, several full-service 

bars are located throughout 

Jones Hall. Food and drinks 

are available when the 

hall opens one hour before 

each concert. 


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BEST VALUE! SUBSCRIBERS SAVE 

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Price Level 2 1,676 1,341 

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Price Level 4 968 774 



10-Concert Andrés & More Package 


Packages from $21 per concert 

SEPTEMBER 13, 15-16, 2018 

Mahler’s Resurrection 

Symphony 


SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2018 

Bronfman Plays Prokofiev 





NOVEMBER 2-4, 2018 

The Seven Deadly Sins 


NOVEMBER 29, 

DECEMBER 1-2, 2018 


Edo de Waart, conductor 

JANUARY 24, 26-27, 2019 



MARCH 15-17, 2019 

Bell Plays Beethoven 


MAY 3-5, 2019 



MAY 9, 11-12, 2019 

Rachmaninoff ’s The Bells 



Bluebeard’s Castle 


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OCTOBER 26-28, 2018 








Thanksgiving 


JANUARY 4-6, 2019 

Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue 









Carmina Burana 





9-Concert Spectrum Package 

Thursday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Sunday, 2:30 pm 



Symphony 





OCTOBER 18, 20-21, 2018 

Perlman Plays & Conducts 


NOV. 29, DEC. 1-2, 2018 






FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 2-3, 2019 



APRIL 4, 6-7, 2019 

Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff 








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9-Concert Classical 

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Symphony 



Perlman Plays & Conducts 


NOV. 29, DEC. 1-2, 2018 












NOTE: Thursday and Sunday subscribers 

attend Thursday performance. Saturday 

subscribers attend Friday performance. 

Shell Favorite Masters Package 










Jeffrey Kahane, conductor 










Rand Group Great Performers Package 


RAND 

GROUP 









Thanksgiving 


FEB. 28, MARCH 2-3, 2019 











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ORCHESTRA 





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PHILLIP FREEMAN 

bass trombone 


POPS Series Concert Packages 

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AUG. 31, SEPT. 1-2, 2018 



FEBRUARY 15-17, 2019 



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Price 

Subscriber 

Price 





An American in Paris 











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APRIL 26-28, 2019 

Cirque de la Symphonie 






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learn more about becoming a donor, see page 22. 

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STAGE 

4-Concert BBVA Compass 

Family Package 

Saturday, 10:00 and 11:30 am 

OCTOBER 6, 2018 



DECEMBER 8, 2018 



FEBRUARY 16, 2019 



APRIL 27, 2019 



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Child $108 $65 

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save up to 40% off single 

ticket prices! 

ROBIN KESSELMAN 

principal double bass 


Add-On Pricing 

2018-19 subscribers unlock presale access to concerts outside their series. Plus, enjoy 

a discount on additional Classical, POPS and BBVA Compass Family concerts. 

JUNE 15-17, 2018 

Harry Potter and The Prisoner 

of Azkaban TM In Concert 

JULY 14, 2018 

The Music of George Michael 


Apollo 13— 





Home Alone 




PRICE LEVEL 

PREM PL2 PL3 PL4 PL5 PL6 

$109 89 75 55 39 29 

$99 79 66 52 39 29 

$99 85 70 55 39 25 

$139 109 89 69 49 29 

$109 89 75 55 39 29 

$125 99 80 62 43 29 

Add on single tickets from the Classical, POPS or BBVA Compass Family Series for the subscriber rate of 10% off! 

(Subscriber discount reflected in price listed.) 

Classical Series Concerts 

(pages 5-9) 

POPS Series Concerts 

(pages 11-13) 

PRICE LEVEL 

PREM PL2 PL3 PL4 PL5 PL6 

$112.75 89.35 71.35 51.55 37.15 22.75 

$134.35 110.05 85.75 65.05 44.35 26.35 

BBVA Compass Family 

Series Concerts 

(page 15) 

Adult—$33.55 

Child—$24.55 

Prices subject to change. Harry Potter pricing only guaranteed until March 15, 2018. 

ENJOY 

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flute 


Performance Calendar 

All performances are held at Jones Hall. 

n 

n 

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CLASSICAL 

POPS 

BBVA COMPASS FAMILY 

SEASON SPECIAL 

SUMMER SPECIAL 

June 

JUNE 15-17, 2018 

Harry Potter and The Prisoner 

of Azkaban TM In Concert 


July 


The Music of George Michael 

Brent Havens, conductor 


Apollo 13—Film with Live Orchestra 

August 

AUG. 31, SEPT. 1-2, 2018 



September 



Gustavo Gimeno, conductor 



Symphony 








October 




OCTOBER 6, 2018 




Perlman Plays and Conducts 





November 





An American in Paris—Film with 

Live Orchestra 



A Mozart & Brahms Thanksgiving 


NOVEMBER 29, 




December 








Home Alone— 





Jane Glover, conductor 

January 










February 




FEBRUARY 16, 2019 



FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 2-3, 2019 



March 








Star Wars: A New Hope—In Concert 





April 







APRIL 27, 2019 



May 














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THANK YOU TO OUR 

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS 

The Houston Symphony salutes our corporate, foundation and government partners whose generosity allows 

the orchestra to reach new heights in music, education and community engagement for Greater Houston and 

the Gulf Coast Region. 

For more information on becoming a donor, see page 22. 

PRINCIPAL CORPORATE GUARANTOR, $250,000 OR MORE 

+* 

GRAND GUARANTOR, $150,000 OR MORE 

‡ 

Public Media Partner 

‡ * 

* 

Official Television Partner 

* 

RAND * 

GROUP 

GUARANTOR, $100,000 OR MORE 

+ 

‡ 

+* 

* 

‡ 

* 

+ * 

Official Health Care Provider 

Exclusive Print Media 

Sponsor, Special Events 

Hispanic Media Partner 

Official Airline 

UNDERWRITER, $50,000 OR MORE 

‡* * * * * 

+ 

‡ BANKING 

INVESTMENTS 

INSURANCE 

+ ‡ 

SPONSOR, $25,000 OR MORE 

* 

‡* 

* 

+* 

* 

‡ 

‡ 

FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 

Diamond Guarantor, 

$1,000,000 and above 

Houston Symphony Endowment‡ 

Houston Symphony League‡ 

The Wortham Foundation, Inc.‡ 

Premier Guarantor, 

$500,000 and above 

The Brown Foundation, Inc.‡ 

City of Houston and Theater District 

Improvement, Inc.+ 

Albert and Ethel Herzstein 

Charitable Foundation 

The C. Howard Pieper Foundation 

Grand Guarantor, 

$150,000 and above 

City of Houston through the Miller Theatre 

Advisory Board‡ 

The Cullen Foundation 

The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts‡ 

Guarantor, $100,000 & above 

M.D. Anderson Foundation‡ 

Houston Endowment‡ 

Underwriter, $50,000 and above Sponsor, $25,000 and above 

Beauchamp Foundation 

The Glasscock Foundation 

The Elkins Foundation 

The Powell Foundation 

The Fondren Foundation 

Sterling-Turner Foundation‡ 

The Hearst Foundations 

Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment 

The Humphreys Foundation+ 

League of American Orchestra’s Futures Fund 

LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation 

The John P. McGovern Foundation‡ 

The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation+ 

The Robbins Foundation 

The William Stamps Farish Fund 

MANY THANKS TO THESE GENEROUS GOVERNMENT PARTNERS 

+ 

+ 

‡ ‡ 

* Contribution includes in-kind support + Ten years of continuous giving ‡ 25 years of continuous giving 


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Highlights 

OPENING NIGHT WITH YUJA WANG 

PERLMAN PLAYS & CONDUCTS 

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE— 

IN CONCERT 

BELL PLAYS BEETHOVEN 

CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE 

CARMINA BURANA 

HOME ALONE— 

FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA 

BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE 

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