Barber Houston Tickets - Jones Hall at Wortham Center

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Houston Symphony

45 concerts

Founded in Houston, Texas, in 1913, the Grammy and ECHO Klassik Award-winning Houston Symphony is a leading American orchestra. Known for its artistic excellence and innovation in classical and diverse programming, it boasts a distinguished recording legacy, including Alban Berg's Wozzeck. The Symphony engages the community through education and notable collaborations.

Thomas Wilkins

1 concert

Thomas Wilkins, a Norfolk, Virginia native, is a distinguished orchestra conductor. He is Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Artistic Advisor for the Boston Symphony, and Music Director Laureate of the Omaha Symphony. Wilkins is celebrated for his engaging style and dedication to music education. He received the Leonard Bernstein Lifetime Achievement Award and the Golden Baton Award.

Barber

11 concerts

Samuel Barber (1910-1981) was a celebrated American classical composer, renowned for his lyrical and romantic style. His enduring works, including the iconic "Adagio for Strings," Violin Concerto, and opera "Vanessa," are frequently performed globally. A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Barber's compositions remain a cherished part of the classical music canon, cementing his legacy as a 20th-century master.