Tag Archives: Classical Music

A Symphonic Tour of Europe from Rick Steves & Houston Symphony

Posted on October 19, 2019 by The People's Critic

  It was like an exquisite fairytale tour of the continent for lucky audiences at last weekend’s Houston Symphony concert titled, “Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey.” A full house packed Jones Hall, and with top ticket prices above one … Continue reading →

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Krajewski Returns Amid Musical & Acrobatic Splendor at Jones Hall

Posted on May 1, 2019 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III “The People’s Critic” Photos: Chris Gray/Cirque de la Symphonie [Click any photo to enlarge]   The fun at Houston Symphony’s Jones Hall began as soon as much-loved conductor, Michael Krajewski, walked to the podium, as … Continue reading →

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Musical Artistry Prevails on Night of YTA Gala and Concert of Finalists

Posted on March 16, 2017 by The People's Critic

[Click Any Photo to Enlarge]  There was an atmosphere of celebration last weekend here in Texas. As folks looked forward to the end of winter’s dark days and the arrival of Daylight Savings Time, students and families prepared to welcome … Continue reading →

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An Extra Special EXTRATERRESTRIAL from Houston Symphony’s “E.T.”

Posted on February 11, 2017 by The People's Critic

It was an extraordinary one-night-only event at Jones Hall last Thursday when the Houston Symphony took its place on stage below a large movie screen that was about to display a sensational film in a very sensational new way. Fans … Continue reading →

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Tony DeSare Dazzles Houston Pops Audience on the Ivories

Posted on November 12, 2016 by The People's Critic

  They say “seeing is believing,” but for those lucky enough to attend Opening Night of this weekend’s Houston Symphony Pops concert, “I Love a Piano,” the astonishing performance of pop vocalist & pianist, Tony DeSare, seemed to somehow defy … Continue reading →

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YOUNG TEXAS ARTISTS Celebrated with Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue

Posted on March 20, 2016 by The People's Critic

[Click any photo to enlarge] There are those rare occasions in life when it seems the stars are fully in alignment. Such was the case on Saturday night last weekend in Conroe, Texas, when after a soaking week of much … Continue reading →

Posted in Beethoven, Bizet, Crighton Theatre, Jim Pokorski, Montgomery County Performing Arts Society, Prokofiev, Puccini, Rossini, St. John Flynn, Susie Pokorski, Tchaikovsky, Young Texas Artists | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

A Symphonic SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

Posted on February 6, 2016 by The People's Critic

How appropriate that on this Super Bowl weekend the Houston Symphony has chosen to screen a super movie with 1952’s MGM musical classic, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, starring Hollywood legends, Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor. But this one-weekend … Continue reading →

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Jopling Brings Joy to the World at Peekskill’s Paramount

Posted on December 8, 2015 by The People's Critic

[Click any photo to enlarge.] For those lucky enough to have been part of last Sunday’s packed house at the PARAMOUNT Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill, New York, the Christmas season got off to a rollicking good start with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daisy Jopling, Dvořák, Faith Hill, Frank Loesser, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, PARAMOUNT Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill, Rachmaninoff, Vittorio Monti, Vivaldi | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Epic Concert and Soloist for Houston Symphony at Pavilion

Posted on September 12, 2015 by The People's Critic

For those of us fortunate to have homes in The Woodlands, Texas, there have been countless opportunities through the years to enjoy the wonderful concerts of the Houston Symphony Orchestra at its “summer home,” the famed Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. … Continue reading →

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Houston Symphony plus Peking Acrobats=Pure Magic

Posted on April 23, 2015 by The People's Critic

  For the orchestra’s part, musical selections accompanying the acrobatics included exciting performances of Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance, Wagner’s The Ride of the Valkyries, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, and Khachaturian’s Suite from Masquerade, all under the able baton of conductor, Robert … Continue reading →

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