Beethoven Houston Tickets - Jones Hall at Wortham Center

Beethoven with Houston Symphony, Emanuel Ax, and more

Mar 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM · Jones Hall at Wortham Center, Houston, TX Jones Hall at Wortham Center, Houston, TX

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Houston Symphony

98 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.

Emanuel Ax

25 concerts

Born in Lvov, Poland, Emanuel Ax is a classical pianist known for chamber music and collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma. He won the 1974 Arthur Rubinstein Competition and the 1979 Avery Fisher Prize, and earned Grammy wins for his Haydn piano sonata cycle.

Beethoven

127 concerts

Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer and pianist from Bonn, bridged the Classical and Romantic eras with his innovative, emotionally intense music. Renowned for works like the "Moonlight Sonata," Fifth Symphony, and Ninth Symphony, he revolutionized instrumental music, elevating it to high art. He continued composing despite profound deafness.

Juraj Valcuha

16 concerts

Juraj Valcuha, born in Bratislava, Slovakia, is a renowned classical conductor. He is recognized for his effortless expressiveness, sharp baton technique, and profound musicianship, making complex scores immersive. He is Music Director of the Houston Symphony and has led major orchestras globally, including the Berliner Philharmoniker and New York Philharmonic. He champions contemporary compositions.