Houston Symphony with Appalachian Spring and John Adams

Apr 18, 2026 · Jones Hall at Wortham Center, Houston, TX Jones Hall at Wortham Center, Houston, TX

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Houston Symphony

60 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.

Appalachian Spring

3 concerts

Appalachian Spring is a landmark American ballet created by choreographer Martha Graham and composer Aaron Copland, which premiered in 1944 and earned Copland the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Originally scored for a 13-piece chamber orchestra and later arranged into a celebrated orchestral suite, the work captures the American pioneer spirit and famously features variations on the Shaker hymn Simple Gifts.

John Adams

11 concerts

New England-born, California-based composer John Adams (born in Worcester, Massachusetts) is a pivotal 20th-century classical figure, bridging minimalism and post-minimalism. Best known for the operas Nixon in China and The Death of Klinghoffer.