Houston Symphony Houston Tickets - Jones Hall at Wortham Center

Houston Symphony with Mahler, Juraj Valcuha, and more

Mar 17, 2024 · Jones Hall at Wortham Center, Houston, TX Jones Hall at Wortham Center, Houston, TX

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Houston Symphony

87 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.

Mahler

27 concerts

Gustav Mahler, born in Bohemia, was an Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer and conductor. He crafted expansive, deeply expressive symphonies and song cycles, bridging 19th-century Romanticism with 20th-century modernism. Known for innovative orchestration and emotional depth, his celebrated works include Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" and Symphony No. 8 "Symphony of a Thousand".

Juraj Valcuha

12 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.

Mahler's Symphony No. 6

2 concerts

Mahler 6