Greetings!
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion announces the upcoming Houston Symphony's performance titled Dvořák's Cello Concerto, under the direction of Maestro Hans Graf May 20 featuring the composer's impressive final concerto.
Read below for all the activities at the event and more. For more information, visit www.woodlandscenter.org. |
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Classical Music Takes the Stage with Dvořák's Cello Concerto featuring the Houston Symphony
The Houston Symphony's performance titled Dvořák's Cello Concerto comes to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion May 20 at 8 p.m., featuring the composer's impressive final concerto. Hans Graf conducts this piece that is rich in expansive melodies, beautiful lyricism and extraordinary brilliance. Charismatic cellist, Alisa Weilerstein, brings her passionate interpretation to Dvořák' s masterpiece. Weilerstein is a veteran on the classical music scene having performed with the nation's top orchestras, given recitals in music capitals throughout the U.S. and Europe, and regularly appeared at prestigious festivals. She also is a dedicated chamber musician. Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 also is part of this classical concert. Pre-concert activities begin at 7 p.m. in the Fidelity Investments Plaza (read more below). Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of The Wortham Foundation (tickets are not required for free seating). Picnics welcome (no outside beverages). Present this email at The Pavilion Box Office and receive half-price tickets for Dvořák's Cello Concerto! Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Offer only available at The Pavilion Box Office, not at any Ticketmaster outlet, by phone or online. Limit four half-price orchestra tickets per coupon. Offer does not apply to previously purchased tickets. |
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Before the Show
Come to the concert early for pre-concert activities in the Fidelity Investments Plaza!
Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black
(7:15-7:45 p.m.)
Register to Win "Best Seats in the House" with
Tommy Bahama & Market Street
Activity with Woodlands Online
Color a Picture & Car Display with Audi of America
Color a Picture, Meet Barkley & Giveaways with Woodforest National Bank
Instrument Petting Zoo & Note Rubbings
with The Pavilion Partners
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See You Beneath the Stars!
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