Houston Symphony Houston Tickets - Jones Hall at Wortham Center

LineUp

Houston Symphony

85 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.

Bruce Liu

4 concerts

Chinese-Canadian pianist Bruce Liu was born in Paris and raised in Montreal. He is best known for winning the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in October 2021. Known for his flawless technique and dynamic performances, he has played to sold-out venues worldwide and released the DG studio album Waves.

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.

Chopin

11 concerts

Frédéric Chopin, a Polish Romantic composer and piano virtuoso, was born in Żelazowa Wola. He revolutionized piano music with his lyrical melodies, emotional depth, and technical brilliance. Known for his nocturnes, polonaises, mazurkas, waltzes, études, and ballades, his compositions like the "Fantaisie-Impromptu" and "Heroic Polonaise" are celebrated globally. Chopin's unique style, blending Polish folk elements with Romantic intensity, profoundly influenced piano repertoire.