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UPCOMING EVENTS
Jason Mraz
Sept. 16
at 7:30 p.m.
Houston Symphony
Chopin & Tchaikovsky
Sept. 18
at 8 p.m.
Blink-182
Sept. 24
6:30 p.m.
Creed
Sept. 25
at 7:30 p.m.
Houston Ballet
Swan Lake + Two
Oct. 9
at 8 p.m.
The Allman Brothers Band
Oct. 17
at 6 p.m.
Houston Symphony
Hocus Pocus Pops
Oct. 23
at 7:30 p.m.
Buzzfest XXIII
Oct. 24
at 12 p.m.
14th Annual Children's Festival
Nov. 14 & 15
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Greetings!
Welcome to The Pavilion Buzz!
This periodic source of information will give you insight about "HOT" topics and events at the premier entertainment venue in the Southwest -The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. For more information about events mentioned in The Buzz, visit www.woodlandscenter.org. |
A Classical Performance with
Chopin & Tchaikovsky Sept. 18
 The Houston Symphony's performance of Chopin & Tchaikovsky showcases the classical side of orchestral music Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. Maestro Graf conducts the world-renowned symphony in an evening showcasing three masters of classical music: Schuman, Chopin and Tchaikovsky. Ingrid Fliter accompanies the symphony on piano.
William Schuman's "Showcase, A Short Display for Orchestra" was written on commission for the Houston Symphony in 1986. Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 was composed in 1830. The main theme of the final movement, as introduced by the piano, is classic Chopin - a delicate and yearningly poignant melody reminiscent of some of his mazurkas.
For the finale, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 was composed in 1888 and was first performed in St. Petersburg the same year with Tchaikovsky conducting. The theme of the music has a gloomy start in the first movement, but gradually transforms into a triumphant march.
Pre-concert activities for Chopin & Tchaikovsky begin at 7 p.m. Learn everything you want to know about the above composers at Pavilion Talk, a free pre-concert discussion that provides insight into the evening's program from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for orchestra-level seating. Free mezzanine and lawn seating are courtsey of the National Endowment for the Arts.
For half-price orchestra seats, use the password STARS at The Pavilion Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Offer expires the day prior to the event for phone and online sales. For more infomation about The Pavilion's Performing Arts Season, visit www.woodlandscenter.org. |
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Pirouette to The Pavilion for Houston Ballet's Swan Lake + Two Oct. 9
 Houston Ballet sashays on to The Pavilion's stage Oct. 9. with a performance of Swan Lake + Two, a mixed-repertory program featuring Act II of "Swan Lake," "Jardi Tancat" and "Falling Angels."
This program consists of three distinct dances showcasing the talents of internationally acclaimed choreographers.
"Swan Lake" is one of the most well-known works in ballet history and the second act is the core of the entire piece. The performance features a full corps de ballet of dancers in fantastic white tutus. During Act II, the handsome prince meets a beautiful princess dressed in white feathers. Once he finds out she has been cursed by an evil knight, he pities her and they fall in love while dancing beside a moonlit lake.
In addition to Act II from "Swan Lake," Houston Ballet performs "Jardi Tancat," the first work choreographed by Nacho Duato, a Spanish classical ballet dancer and choreographer.
Lastly, enjoy Jiří Kylián's "Falling Angels," created in 1989 as part of the "Black and White" ballets. This piece showcases eight female dancers dressed in black leotards as they aim to achieve perfection while being pushed and pulled from different situations in life.
Gates open at 7 p.m. with pre-concert activities in the Fidelity Investments Plaza. Tickets are $15 for orchestra-level seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtsey of George P. & Cynthia Woods Mitchell and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation.
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Here's Who's Playing...
Artists and performance times on tap for this week at The Pavilion include:
Chopin & Tchaikovsky
Fri. Sept. 18 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $15 orchestra / Free mezzanine and lawn seating
Gates at 7 p.m.
Jason Mraz
with G. Love and Special Sauce
Wed. Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $48 / $38 Covered Reserved / $20 Lawn
Gates: 6:30 p.m.
G. Love & Special Sauce 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Jason Mraz 8:45 - 10:45 p.m.
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Thank You to The Pavilion's 20th Performing Arts Season Sponsors
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's 20th Performing Arts Season is presented by The Woodlands Development Company and sponsored by Donoho's Jewellers, Audi of America, the Community Associations of The Woodlands, Houston Community Newspapers, The Pavilion Partners, The Wortham Foundation, and Continental Airlines, official airline of The Pavilion.
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See you beneath the stars!
Courtney Galle
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
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