Susanna Phillips Houston Tickets - Jones Hall at Wortham Center

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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.

David Robertson

2 concerts

American conductor David Robertson, born in Santa Monica, is celebrated for his passionate advocacy of contemporary composers and adventurous programming. A Grammy winner for recordings like John Adams' "City Noir" and "Porgy and Bess," he led the St. Louis Symphony and Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and serves as Director of Orchestral Studies at Juilliard.

Adams

John Coolidge Adams is an American composer and conductor whose works are among the most-performed in contemporary classical music. Particularly noted for his operas centering around historical events, such as Nixon in China and The Death of Klinghoffer, his minimalist style incorporates massive orchestral textures and neo-Romantic elements. He is a celebrated conductor who has led major orchestras worldwide and received numerous accolades, including the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Music.