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Packed with boundless passion, energy, curiosity and collaboration, the 2017-18 Season marks Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s fourth year as the Houston Symphony’s Music Director.

This season, Andrés continues a trajectory of presenting the traditional with the unconventional. From Grammy® Award-winning virtuosos, to one of the world’s cutting-edge percussionists, he has assembled an extraordinary roster of established and rising talent. With world-class live performances across a wide range of musical genres, the season offers exciting, enriching and inspirational moments. Whether it’s a timeless orchestral masterpiece or a newly commissioned work, we want to share the joy of music with you.

We invite you to join our subscriber family!

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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

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CLASSICAL SERIES

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FAMILY SERIES

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SYMPHONY SPECIALS

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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

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OPENING NIGHT GALA & PLANNED GIVING

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SUBSCRIBER REWARDS & PATRON EXPERIENCE

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SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES

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PERFORMANCE CALENDAR

BBVA COMPASS POPS SERIES

SUGAR LAND SERIES

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE SERIES

DONOR BENEFITS

SEATING & ORDER FORM

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

KEYBOARD MASTERS

Kirill Gerstein Plays Brahms

Emanuel Ax Plays Mozart

A NEW ERA FOR POPS

A BOLD, MULTISENSORY PRODUCTION Andrés teams up with choreographer Klaus Obermaier and Ars Electronica Futurelab for a production of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring featuring innovative dancing and 3-D visual effects.

Steven Reineke, Principal POPS Conductor

THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN AT 100 In 2018, we reflect on the incredible achievements of Leonard Bernstein. A prolific composer, conductor, educator and humanitarian, Bernstein is regarded as an American icon known for his life-affirming works. Bernstein pioneered music that echoes through generations, and his many contributions to the orchestral, choral, opera, dance and chamber music repertoire have been championed by fans from around the globe.

Chris Botti Returns

GRAMMY® AWARDWINNING VIOLINISTS James Ehnes Plays Shostakovich

Hilary Hahn Plays Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein

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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Jimmy López THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY’S NEW COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE Jimmy López joins the Houston Symphony during the 2017-18 season as our new Composer-inResidence. Hailed by the ChicagoSun Times as “one of the most

Jimmy López, composer

his music has been heard in venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House; and at the Tanglewood, Aspen, Darmstadt, and Donaueschingen Music Festivals.

“ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING YOUNG COMPOSERS ANYWHERE TODAY” (Chicago Sun-Times) interesting young composers anywhere today,” López has had his works performed by leading orchestras around the world and

Andrés selected Jimmy because he believes that the composer’s music is fresh, original and has wide audience appeal. A natural

collaborator, Jimmy is known for his unique working relationship with conductors, musicians and soloists.

As part of Jimmy’s residency, he will play an integral role in helping engage Houston’s youth through various community activities. This fall, we will premiere his Violin Concerto, which will be beautifully interpreted by Spanish violinist Leticia Moreno Leticia Moreno. violin

Denis Kozhukhin JOINS THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY FOR RACHMANINOFF CONCERTOS Denis Kozhukhin, piano

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We’re thrilled to welcome back Denis Kozhukhin, one of the hottest concert pianists today. Denis, who has been lauded for being “technically flawless and musically imperious” (Classical Source), will be seen twice this season to continue our cycle of all four Rachmaninoff piano concertos, as well as the ever-popular Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Andrés, Denis and the orchestra will complete the cycle next season with Piano Concerto No. 1, which will culminate with a commercial recording of all five piano works.

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Principal Clarinet Mark Nuccio PLAYS MOZART Beaming with moments of reflection and introspection, Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto is often said to be one of the greatest of the clarinet repertoire. “Performing the Concerto, for a clarinetist, is the ultimate experience and responsibility,” says Mark Nuccio, Principal Clarinet, who will

“PERFORMING THE CONCERTO FOR A CLARINETIST IS THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY” – MARK NUCCIO, PRINCIPAL CLARINET perform the concerto in Spring 2018. This season, Andrés has paired this beautiful work, which

features many of Mozart’s famous melodies, on a program with Brahms’ A German Requiem.

Mark Nuccio, Principal Clarinet

MUSIC COMES ALIVE WITH MUSIC DIRECTOR ANDRÉS OROZCO-ESTRADA With his engaging style and approachable personality, Andrés brings innovation and excitement to the Houston Symphony.

Committed to multimedia collaboration and exploring technology in the concert hall, Andrés breaks down traditional barriers, making concerts more rewarding with his characteristic insights and humor. This season Andrés continues his multi-year explorations of works by major composers, bringing some of the repertoire’s most exciting music

to Houston audiences. Featured composers such as Mahler, Ives and Shostakovich enrich our programming, challenge the orchestra and give audiences the opportunity to hear worldclass performances. With their ambitious scope and emotional range, Mahler’s symphonies are a high point in any concert series. This season, the orchestra continues its journey through Gustav Mahler’s works with his Symphony No. 4. We also champion the music of America with Charles

Ives’ Symphony No. 3, The Camp Meeting. Featuring atmospheric movement titles like “Old Folks Gatherin’” and “Children’s Day,” this iconic symphony paints a picture of life in America at the dawn of the twentieth century. Andrés continues his electric performances of music by Shostakovich with the Russian master’s Symphony No. 11, The Year 1905. With an engaging mix of favorite masterpieces and new discoveries, every program promises listeners an exciting musical adventure.

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CLASSICAL SERIES

EXPERIENCE THE MASTERWORKS The Classical Series represents premier masterworks for our premier city. Take your seat and be prepared for our exuberant Musical Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada to spark your musical curiosity.

The Classical Series is endowed by The Wortham Foundation, Inc. in memory of Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham.

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1 | SEPTEMBER 14, 16 & 17, 2017

MAHLER & DVOŘÁK

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Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Mojca Erdmann, soprano Nicholas Brownlee, baritone Houston Symphony Chorus Betsy Cook Weber, director DVOŘÁK Te Deum MAHLER Symphony No. 4

Our Classical Series begins with two visions of “The Heavenly Life.” Imbued with the rhythms of Czech folk music, Dvořák’s Te Deum evokes a rustic spirituality and features an electrifying ending.

Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 conjures a world of innocence and wonder, especially in its vocal finale.

A child’s vision of heaven, this song for soprano and orchestra features Mojca Erdmann, who has been praised for the “filigree delicacy” of her voice, which spins “a silver net of glittering jewels” (Opera News).

2 | SEPTEMBER 22, 23 & 24, 2017

ANDRÉS CONDUCTS SCHUMANN

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Leticia Moreno, violin SCHUMANN Symphony No. 1, Spring J. LÓPEZ Violin Concerto (World Premiere) SCHUMANN Symphony No. 2

Andrés leads the orchestra in two Romantic masterpieces by Schumann which frame an exciting World Premiere. Jimmy López, our new Peruvian-born, California-based Composer-inResidence, unveils his Violin Concerto, a piece he specially composed for violinist Leticia Moreno and the Houston Symphony. Inspired by brilliant polar auroras, this new work is a feast for the eyes and ears.

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3 | SEPTEMBER 28, 30 & OCTOBER 1, 2017

RUSSIAN MASTERS Vassily Sinaisky, conductor BORODIN Overture to Prince Igor SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.1 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 1, Winter Daydreams

Representing the great Russian conducting tradition, Vassily Sinaisky makes his Houston Symphony debut with a thrilling, all-Russian program. Two astonishing first symphonies provide a study in contrasts: Shostakovich’s irreverent wit is the perfect foil for Tchaikovsky’s dreamy melodies. In the hands of Sinaisky, listeners will be “able not only to hear but almost to touch the music” (Cleveland Plain Dealer).

4 | OCTOBER 19*, 20, 21 & 22, 2017

MOZART’S JUPITER SYMPHONY

Mojca Erdmann, soprano

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Matthew Halls, conductor Johannes Moser, cello SCHUBERT Symphony No. 5 HAYDN Cello Concerto No. 1 MOZART Symphony No. 41, Jupiter

Praised for his imagination and fresh insights, conductor Matthew Halls returns to Jones Hall with Viennese masterpieces by Haydn, Mozart and Schubert. Dynamic cellist Johannes Moser brings his virtuoso technique and innate musicality to Haydn’s graceful Cello Concerto No. 1. Completing the concert is Mozart’s final symphonic masterpiece, his dazzling Symphony No. 41, Jupiter. *Concert held at Sugar Land Baptist Church

Johannes Moser, cello

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5 | OCTOBER 26, 28 & 29, 2017

BEETHOVEN & PROKOFIEV Ludovic Morlot, conductor Jonathan Biss, piano MESSIAEN The Forgotten Offerings BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4 PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5

Ludovic Morlot, the Seattle Symphony’s Grammy® Award-winning Music Director, makes his Classical Series debut with Prokofiev’s epic Symphony No. 5.

Composed in the midst of World War II, this symphony was conceived by Prokofiev “as glorifying the grandeur of the human spirit...praising the free and happy man—his strength, his generosity, and the purity of his soul.” Returning to Jones Hall, musical polymath Jonathan Biss performs Beethoven’s lyrical Piano Concerto No. 4.

James Ehnes, violin

7 | NOVEMBER 24, 25 & 26, 2017

A SCHEHERAZADE THANKSGIVING

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor James Ehnes, violin SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade

This Thanksgiving, Andrés conducts RimskyKorsakov’s Scheherazade. Inspired by 1001 Nights, this sumptuously orchestrated tone poem takes listeners along on the voyages of Sinbad and ends with an electrifying festival at Baghdad.

Grammy® Award-winning violinist James Ehnes presents his unforgettable interpretation of Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

8 | JANUARY 11, 12 & 13, 2018 6 | NOVEMBER 17, 18 & 19, 2017

RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Denis Kozhukhin, piano IVES Symphony No. 3, The Camp Meeting RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 4 RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini BLACHER Orchestral Variations on a Theme by Paganini

Andrés and Denis Kozhukhin continue their exciting cycle of Rachmaninoff’s works for piano and orchestra with the ever-popular Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and the Russian master’s Piano Concerto No. 4. The orchestra explores Ives’ quintessentially American music with his Symphony No. 3, The Camp Meeting.

KIRILL GERSTEIN PLAYS BRAHMS

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano BARTÓK Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1

Andrés leads a guided tour of Bartók’s masterful Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta. Famously featured in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, this innovative work combines modern sophistication with the visceral excitement of Hungarian folk music. Houston favorite Kirill Gerstein returns for a performance of Brahms’ powerful Piano Concerto No. 1, a deeply personal work often praised as a veiled symphony for its ambition and scope.

NOTE: Sunday subscribers attend Friday, January 12 performance

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9 | JANUARY 25, 27 & 28, 2018

11 | FEBRUARY 15, 17 & 18, 2018

MOZART & TCHAIKOVSKY

RACHMANINOFF’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2

Omer Meir Wellber, conductor Simone Lamsma, violin MOZART Overture and Ballet Music from Idomeneo BRITTEN Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4

Israeli conductor Omer Meir Wellber makes his Houston Symphony debut with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, a compelling musical drama the composer regarded as his “best symphonic work.” Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma has received ecstatic praise for her interpretation of Britten’s gorgeous Violin Concerto, which treats listeners to “high-running emotions” and “spectral, blazing sound” (Cleveland.com).

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Denis Kozhukhin, piano DVOŘÁK The Noon Witch RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 7

Continuing their exciting recording project of Rachmaninoff’s works for piano and orchestra, Andrés and Denis Kozhukhin present Rachmaninoff’s ultra-romantic Piano Concerto No. 2. The program concludes with Andrés and the orchestra’s gripping account of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7. Our recent recording of this work has received widespread acclaim: “Big-boned and big-hearted...this Texan ensemble doesn’t hold back” (Gramophone).

Hilary Hahn, violin

10 | FEBRUARY 2, 3 & 4, 2018

RAVEL’S DAPHNIS AND CHLOÉ

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Fabien Gabel, conductor Colin Currie, percussion BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide J. CORIGLIANO Conjurer for Percussionist, Strings and Brass IBERT Ports of Call AUBERT Habanera RAVEL Suite No. 2 from Daphnis and Chloé

12 | FEBRUARY 23, 24 & 25, 2018

HILARY HAHN CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Hilary Hahn, violin SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture BERNSTEIN Serenade for Violin and Orchestra SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11, The Year 1905

Acclaimed conductor Fabien Gabel returns with a program of French and American classics, including the breathtaking musical sunrise from Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé. A rock star of the percussion world, Colin Currie performs John Corigliano’s Conjurer for Percussionist, Strings and Brass. In the words of the composer, this percussion concerto turns the soloist into “a kind of sorcerer.”

The Houston Symphony celebrates Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday with one of the world’s greatest violinists, Hilary Hahn. Bernstein’s Serenade follows the musings of Plato’s Symposium, a colorful dialogue about the nature of love and “beauty absolute...and everlasting.” Andrés leads the orchestra in Shostakovich’s riveting Symphony No. 11, which was first performed in America by Leopold Stokowski and the Houston Symphony.

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This program is part of our season-long “Bernstein at 100” celebration.

Colin Currie, percussion

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13 | MARCH 29, 30 & 31, 2018

15 | APRIL 26, 28 & 29, 2018

Bramwell Tovey, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Houston Symphony Chorus Betsy Cook Weber, director BERNSTEIN Symphony No. 2, The Age of Anxiety STRAVINSKY Symphony of Psalms

Juraj Val uha, conductor Evgeni Bozhanov, piano NICOLAI Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 2 R. STRAUSS Also sprach Zarathustra

BERNSTEIN & STRAVINSKY

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA

For Easter and Passover weekend, the Houston Symphony offers a musical meditation on faith in the modern world. Continuing our celebration of Bernstein’s centennial, his Symphony No. 2, The Age of Anxiety, follows four young people as they grapple with a war-torn world. Featuring world-renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet in a virtuoso solo part, the work ends by discovering “a core of faith.” The program concludes with choral settings of psalms by Stravinsky.

NOTE: Sunday subscribers attend Friday, March 30 performance

14 | APRIL 6, 7 & 8, 2018

TCHAIKOVSKY’S SLEEPING BEAUTY

Andrey Boreyko, conductor Benjamin Beilman, violin SCHREKER Nocturne from The Distant Sound MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Selections from The Sleeping Beauty

“A prodigious artist” (Le Monde), Benjamin Beilman performs Mendelssohn’s sparkling Violin Concerto.

Conductor Andrey Boreyko leads the orchestra in selections from one of Tchaikovsky’s treasured ballet scores and a luminous, romantic excerpt from Franz Schreker’s opera, The Distant Sound.

Praised for his passion and musical intelligence, conductor Juraj Val uha returns to Jones Hall with Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra. Featured in Stanley Kubrik’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, this tone poem is famous for its unforgettable opening sunrise. Acclaimed Chopin interpreter Evgeni Bozhanov performs Chopin’s poetic Piano Concerto No. 2, which features some of the composer’s most tender melodies.

16 | MAY 4, 5 & 6, 2018

A GERMAN REQUIEM

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Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Mark Nuccio, clarinet Nicole Heaston, soprano Russell Braun, baritone Houston Symphony Chorus Betsy Cook Weber, director MOZART Clarinet Concerto BRAHMS A German Requiem

Houston Symphony Principal Clarinet Mark Nuccio takes center stage with the beautiful melodies and virtuoso passagework of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. The Houston Symphony Chorus then joins the orchestra for Brahms’ A German Requiem, a sublime work. Its moving solos feature Nicole Heaston’s breathtaking soprano and Canadian Russell Braun’s elegant, burnished baritone.

Benjamin Beilman, violin

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17 | MAY 10, 11 & 13, 2018

BRAHMS & SIBELIUS Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin Program to Include: SIBELIUS Violin Concerto BRAHMS Symphony No. 3

SOUND+ VISION MARGARET ALKEK WILLIAMS

PROGRAMS

Our “Margaret Alkek Williams Sound + Vision” programs provide an enhanced concert experience by featuring lighting, video, dance and/or use of in-hall screens, among other visual aesthetics. The programs are intended to bring more clarity and help tell the stories of the music being performed. We hope you will join us for these special performances.

Hear Sibelius’ passionate Violin Concerto when the brilliant young violinist Augustin Hadelich returns to Jones Hall. From its snowy opening to its final “polonaise for polar bears,” this masterpiece is a true tour-de-force of violin playing. Andrés leads an exciting performance of Brahms’ Symphony No. 3. A showcase for the orchestra, this epic score features a hauntingly beautiful horn solo and ends with a twist.

The “Margaret Alkek Williams Sound + Vision” concerts are also supported in part

by The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts.

Video enhancements for Houston Symphony concerts are made possible through a grant from the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation. These donors’ generous investment allows the Houston Symphony to present industry-leading multimedia projects, and enhances the concert visually to provide new experiences, insight and enjoyment for audiences.

NOTE: Saturday subscribers attend Friday, May 11 performance

Augustin Hadelich, violin

18 | MAY 18, 19 & 20, 2018

SV EMANUEL AX PLUS THE RITE OF SPRING Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano Klaus Obermaier, conception, artistic direction, choreography Ars Electronica Futurelab, interactive design and technical development Yuka Oishi, dancer MOZART Piano Concerto No. 27 STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring

Look for this symbol throughout the brochure, denoting examples of “Sound + Vision” programs and stay tuned for details on additional “Sound + Vision” experiences as they are revealed during the season.

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Experience Stravinsky’s revolutionary Rite like never before when Andrés teams up with Klaus Obermaier and Ars Electronica Futurelab for a performance featuring innovative dancing and 3-D visual effects.

World-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax offers the perfect contrast to Stravinsky’s wild score with Mozart’s refined Piano Concerto No. 27, his final work in the genre.

To open the concert, Ax joins Houston Symphony musicians for some lively chamber music.

Emanuel Ax, piano

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Klaus Obermaier, artistic director The Rite of Spring

B B VA C O M PA S S P O P S S E R I E S

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! Steven Reineke joins the orchestra as its new Principal POPS Conductor. Also a talented composer and arranger, Steven is known for collaborating with high-profile talent from the stage and screen. His programs are exciting and filled with boundless energy.

Join us in welcoming Steven.

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1 | SEPTEMBER 1, 2 & 3, 2017

ELLA AT 100

Steven Reineke, conductor Montego Glover, vocalist Capathia Jenkins, vocalist N’Kenge, vocalist

We’re kicking off Steven’s Inaugural Season with a program to celebrate one of his all-time favorite artists, Ella Fitzgerald. In honor of her 100th birthday, Steven has lined up three formidable vocal powerhouses. Together, Montego Glover (Tony® nominee), Capathia Jenkins and N’Kenge are delivering music that the world has come to cherish, such as “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” and “Summertime.”

3 | NOVEMBER 10, 11 & 12, 2017

BROADWAY TODAY From Les Misérables to The Book of Mormon Steven Reineke, conductor Betsy Wolfe, vocalist

Join us for an exciting program of Broadway Today with the incredible Betsy Wolfe (making her Houston debut before starring as Elsa in Broadway’s Frozen).

She is helping us celebrate the best of the Great White Way, with songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Once, Chicago, The Book of Mormon, Les Misérables and the showstopper “Maybe This Time” from Cabaret.

Margaret Alkek Williams, Underwriter

2 | OCTOBER 6, 7 & 8, 2017

TOTALLY ’80s Stuart Chafetz, conductor Aaron Finley, vocalist Nicole Parker, vocalist

The Houston Symphony is going all out—for Totally ’80s! We’re delivering hit after hit, and highlighting the sounds of a decade influenced by soft rock, unforgettable dance beats and glam metal. Vocalists Nicole Parker and Aaron Finley join guest conductor Stuart Chafetz to perform nostalgic favorites including Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer”; the Billboard chart-topper “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper; Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”; Sting’s “Every Breath You Take”; an Elton John medley, and a nod to great ‘80s movies such as E.T., Back to the Future and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

4 | DECEMBER 1, 2 & 3, 2017

VERY MERRY POPS WITH MEGAN HILTY Steven Reineke, conductor Megan Hilty, vocalist Houston Symphony Chorus Betsy Cook Weber, director

We’re thrilled to welcome back the multi-talented Megan Hilty (NBC’s Smash; Broadway’s Wicked) to our annual Very Merry Pops extravaganza. Join Megan, Steven, the orchestra and chorus for a weekend packed with holiday classics, including special arrangements of songs from Megan’s new holiday album, A Merry Little Christmas.

Enjoy favorites such as “Jingle Bells,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Santa Baby” and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

We’re also highlighting some of Steven’s fantastic arrangements like “Jingle Bell Rock.”

Megan Hilty, vocalist

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5 | JANUARY 5, 6 & 7, 2018

DISNEY FANTASIA— FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA Steven Reineke, conductor

The Houston Symphony proudly presents selections from Disney Fantasia and Fantasia 2000, shown on the big screen, with live score.

A crowning achievement in the history of animation, the film is an imaginative celebration of great orchestral music, with Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Stravinsky’s The Firebird and, of course, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Join the Houston Symphony on a fantastical journey as we explore the magic of Disney.

NOTE: Sunday performance will be at 2:30 pm

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6 | MARCH 1, 2 & 3, 2018

8 | APRIL 20, 21 & 22, 2018

Steven Reineke, conductor Ashley Brown, vocalist Ryan Silverman, vocalist

Michael Krajewski, conductor Dave Bennett, clarinet, piano, vocalist Allison Blackwell, vocalist

The 90th Annual Academy Awards® is March 4, and to celebrate, Steven has assembled some of the Oscars’® best original songs for a stunning, star-studded evening. Our program includes over 80 years of cinematic sounds, including “Over the Rainbow” (1939); “Moon River” (1962); “The Way We Were” (1973); “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” (1987); “Beauty and the Beast” (1991); “My Heart Will Go On,” (1997); “Skyfall” (2012)” and “Let it Go” (2013). We’re also featuring award-winning film scores from composers John Williams, Erich Korngold and Ennio Morricone.

Michael Krajewski steps back onto the podium to help us honor the King of Rock & Roll, along with returning clarinetist-guitarist-pianist Dave Bennett (last seen in A Tribute to Benny Goodman) and Allison Blackwell (Disney’s The Lion King). Elvis’ music is undoubtedly timeless, and this program reflects not only his enormous popularity, but his incredible artistry and musicianship. Enjoy fully orchestrated arrangements of songs such as “Burning Love,” “Always on My Mind,” “Love Me Tender,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and many more Elvis hits.

THE OSCARS®: BEST ORIGINAL SONGS

THE ELVIS PRESLEY SONGBOOK

Chris Botti, trumpet

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CHRIS BOTTI RETURNS Steven Reineke, conductor Chris Botti, trumpet

Grammy Award®-winning Chris Botti, who “has a trumpet sound that suggests the softer side of luminosity” (The New York Times), returns to the Houston Symphony to share the stage with his electrifying band members, the orchestra and one of his favorite conductors, our very own Steven Reineke. Botti, who is one of the most celebrated contemporary musicians today, delivers a night of exquisite music.

ONE-HIT WONDERS Steven Reineke, conductor Storm Large, vocalist

You know them. You love them. But you have no idea who sang them. Our final program of the season showcases those familiar songs—“Come on Eileen,” “Forever Young,” “She’s So High,” “Walking in Memphis, “Take on Me,” “Closing Time”—from artists of the past century who disappeared, but nonetheless left a mark on radio air play and in our hearts. The show-stopping Storm Large from U.K. Rocks and Pink Martini helps us remember what made these hits so much fun.

NOTE: Friday subscribers attend Sunday, March 25 2:30 pm matinee performance

Storm Large, vocalist

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A LIFELONG LOVE OF

FAMILY SERIES

MUSIC

BEGINS WITH US ON SATURDAY MORNINGS. Now in his tenth season, our Associate Conductor Robert Franz is ready to help your family create cherished memories.

Buckle up! Our Family Series is taking you on a magical, musical ride on Saturday mornings.

1 | OCTOBER 7, 2017

HOOK’D: PIRATES IN CONCERT Robert Franz, conductor

Ahoy matey! ‘Tis time to grab your parrot and walk the plank into Jones Hall with your little Jack Sparrow for a morning of heroic music. Let your imagination set sail with our pirate program that includes a medley from Pirates of the Caribbean and a selection from The Flying Dutchman. We’re also inviting you on a magical journey with Peter Pan as we take the “Flight to Neverland” by John Williams.

2 | DECEMBER 2, 2017

A GRINCH CHRISTMAS Robert Franz, conductor

It’s the holiday season in Dr. Seuss’ zany world of Whoville. Although the Grinch is in town, this Christmas will surely not be stolen! Join the Houston Symphony and local high school singers as we present the classic story of the grouchy, green creature. The festive fun also includes a holiday sing-along and the hit “Believe” from the movie Polar Express.

Subscribe to all 4 for only $61 for kids and $88 for adults!

Robert Franz’ appearances are generously sponsored by Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge.

Robert Franz, Associate Conductor

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Sugar Land SERIES

See your Houston Symphony right in your own backyard and join us for special evenings with family and friends. Sugar Land series subscribers will enjoy four exclusive experiences:

OCTOBER 19, 2017

MOZART’S JUPITER SYMPHONY Matthew Halls, conductor

DECEMBER 14, 2017

HANDEL’S MESSIAH Paul Agnew, conductor

NEW THIS SEASON! 3 | MARCH 3, 2018

4 | APRIL 21, 2018

Robert Franz, conductor Dave Kirk, tuba

Robert Franz, conductor

BE OUR GUEST

Enter a land of enchantment with horses, castles and the unforgettable music from Beauty and the Beast as the Houston Symphony performs along with a local high school chorus. In our fairytale fantasy, we discover that things are not always as they seem, as in the adventure of Tubby the Tuba.

Meet Tubby and his orchestra friends, including Peepo the Piccolo, as we learn what it’s like to find your own song.

v Access to a private, subscribers-only Houston Symphony chamber music performance held at an exclusive Sugar Land venue

¡FIESTA!

v A VIP invitation to a season kick-off reception featuring a special performance by musicians of the Houston Symphony

You’re invited to our Symphony fiesta! Bring your passport as we head south of the border for a colorful, cultural celebration. We’re highlighting the vibrant sounds of the Americas, including Brazil (Tico Tico) and Mexico (Conga del Fuego Nuevo).

The party continues with a mariachi band as well as the Flamenco-inspired dance hit, “Macarena”!

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Matthew Roitstein, Associate Principal Flute

From Psycho, the Original Motion Picture Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano

Garrison Keillor

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Janet Leigh

THE

Houston Symphony

SYMPHONY SPECIALS Enhance and add to your subscription. Subscribers enjoy exclusive pre-sale access before the general public.

AT THE

WOODLANDS

1 | SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

3 | OCTOBER 27, 2017

Gustavo Gimeno, conductor Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano

What better way to celebrate Halloween than to scream along with Janet Leigh in the infamous shower scene of Alfred Hitchcock’s supreme suspense thriller, Psycho? Every spine-tingling moment is more vivid with Bernard Herrmann’s bone-chilling, iconic score performed in its entirety by the Houston Symphony.

OPENING NIGHT WITH SUSAN GRAHAM

PSYCHO—FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

Concert Sponsor & Lead Corporate Gala Underwriter

Hailed as “America’s favorite mezzo” (Gramophone Magazine), opera star Susan Graham lends her lustrous voice to our 2017-18 Season’s Opening Night Concert. Featuring arias from her signature stage roles and favorite showtunes, this delightful program will begin the season with gorgeous melodies and Graham’s infectious “joy in her art” (The Telegraph).

2 | SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

HOUSTON SYMPHONY PRESENTS GARRISON KEILLOR Garrison Keillor

NPR veteran Garrison Keillor returns to Houston for the first time after stepping down from hosting A Prairie Home Companion following an incredible 42-season run. With his trademark storytelling and candid, observational comedy, Keillor captivates audiences using his unique blend of humor, charisma and wisdom for this one-night event.

NOTE: The orchestra will not appear on this program.

4 | DECEMBER 14*, 15, 16 & 17, 2017

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

JUNE 17, 2017

THE SUFFERS WITH THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY

Paul Agnew, conductor Yulia Van Doren, soprano Daniel Taylor, countertenor Samuel Levine, tenor Alex Rosen, bass Houston Symphony Chorus Betsy Cook Weber, director HANDEL Messiah

Steven Reineke, conductor

Defined as “Gulf Coast Soul,” Houston-born band The Suffers have emerged as one of the hottest musical acts in the country, with a recent appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

Now this homegrown octet is bringing their eclectic spin on blues, soul, country, Caribbean, Cajun and hip-hop to The Woodlands this summer with Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke and the Houston Symphony. There’s no better way to celebrate the start of Steven’s tenure than a performance with Houston talent.

Celebrate Christmas with a true Houston holiday tradition. Praised for the “perfect harmony, excellence, [and] virtuosity” (Est Républicain) he brings to his ensembles, conductor Paul Agnew leads the Houston Symphony Chorus, soloists and orchestra in Houston’s premier performances of this Baroque masterpiece. From “Comfort ye, my people” to the final “Amen” chorus, Messiah will leave you singing “Hallelujah” for Handel!

Tickets for this performance are available through The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. For more information, please visit woodlandscenter.org.

*Concert held at Sugar Land Baptist Church.

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The Suffers

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The Houston Symphony’s performances at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion are supported by the George P. and Cynthia Mitchell Summer Concerts Fund.

BEHIND EVERY ADVENTURE IS AN INCREDIBLE STORY. Returning to the Houston Symphony for its second season this fall, National Geographic Live is a thrilling 3-event speaker series, which explores the world through the eyes of great explorers, filmmakers, photographers and paleontologists. Each thoughtprovoking presentation, which also includes an audience Q&A session, showcases the world’s natural beauty while expanding the frontiers of human knowledge and achievement. We look forward to bringing these fascinating stories to you on Tuesday evenings at Jones Hall.

NOTE: The Houston Symphony will not perform during these events.

Photo by Brian Skerry

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Photo by Anand Varma

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE SERIES

Photo by Brian Skerry

Photo by Anand Varma

1 | OCTOBER 17, 2017

2 | JANUARY 23, 2018

Brian Skerry, photojournalist

Anand Varma, photographer

Photojournalist Brian Skerry celebrates the sea and its creatures in magnificent images collected during more than 10,000 hours underwater spanning 30 years, including a magical but risky experience photographing an enormous right whale. Since 1998, Skerry has been a contributing photographer for National Geographic magazine, covering a wide range of assignments.

When Anand Varma takes a photograph of a parasitic wasp consuming a caterpillar from the inside, he doesn’t want to you to be disgusted. He wants you to be astonished. After all, he’s devoted years of his life to perfecting his techniques to create dramatic, bizarre—and beautiful—images of the miniature world around us. In these truly unique images, he reveals the secret life cycle of the honeybee, captures the lightning-fast behaviors of hummingbirds and offers a rare glimpse at our world’s small wonders.

OCEAN SOUL

BEAUTY AND THE BIZARRE

Illustration by Davide Bonadonna

3 | APRIL 3, 2018

SPINOSAURUS: LOST GIANT OF THE CRETACEOUS Nizar Ibrahim, paleontologist

Meet Spinosaurus, the largest predatory dinosaur yet discovered—larger than T. rex—and hear the incredible story of how this prehistoric giant was almost lost to science, before being brought back to light with the help of a remarkable young paleontologist. With amazing video, Ibrahim tells the story of Spinosaurus’ discovery, loss and rediscovery, and explain what—other than its size—makes this ancient monster unique.

Subscribe to all 3 presentations for as low as $57.

The National Geographic Live series is generously supported in part by the Mach Family Audience Development Fund.

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education and community The Houston Symphony’s education and community programs involve over 250,000 Houstonians annually. While the background, age and experience of those we interact with varies from program to program, our goals remain consistent across our work.

INSPIRE

ENCOURAGE

EXPRESS

EXPERIENCE

To inspire those we work with to begin or further their involvement in music, as shown in our early childhood collaborations.

To encourage creativity, imagination, collaboration and problem-solving, which fosters the acquisition of life-skills, as shown in our High School Residency programs.

For students we work with to express their thoughts, ideas and feelings though music, as shown in our pre- and post-concert musician visit program.

For patients we work with to experience the healing power of music, as shown in our bedside visit program with the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers.

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUPPORTERS GUARANTOR - $100,000+

BBVA Compass Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board Houston Endowment Houston Symphony Endowment Mr. John N. Neighbors John & Lindy Rydman/ Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods

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UNDERWRITER - $50,000+

Cameron International Corporation Chevron The Elkins Foundation ENGIE Exxon Mobil Corporation The Hearst Foundations, Inc. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo The John P. McGovern Foundation The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Medistar Occidental Petroleum Corporation Mr. and Mrs. William K. Robbins, Jr./The Robbins Foundation Shell Oil Company

These programs are also supported by the following endowed funds which are part of the Houston Symphony Endowment: Margarett & Alice Brown Endowment Fund Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to Educators Concert Fund The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs Lawrence E Carlton M.D. Endowment Fund for Youth Programs

2017/18 Community CONCERTS

THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY IN YOUR COMMUNITY Whether we are opening the doors of Jones Hall to offer a day-long musical festival, performing at a local church or community center or returning to one of our outdoor venues, the Houston Symphony remains committed to expanding and enhancing our reach throughout Houston’s diverse community. We hope you will join us for these and other events this season, many of which are FREE to the public.

JUNE 3, 2017

IMA HOGG COMPETITION FINALS CONCERT

AT RICE UNIVERSITY’S STUDE CONCERT HALL Barbara McCelvey, 2017 Competition Chair

FREE

THROUGHOUT GREATER HOUSTON

JUNE 23, 24 & 30, JULY 1, 2017

EXXONMOBIL SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS

FREE

AT JONES HALL

FIESTA SINFÓNICA

FREE

OCTOBER 14, 2017

FREE

AT JONES HALL

LUNADA

FREE

FREE

FEBRUARY 2018

FREE

FREE

SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2017

AT MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE

OCTOBER 15, 2017

DAYof MUSIC 5TH ANNUAL

AT MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE

JULY 4, 2017

AT MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE

FREE

SYMPHONIC SPOOKTACULAR

AT MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE

STAR-SPANGLED SALUTE

THEATER DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

MAY & JUNE 2017

SUMMER COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES

AUGUST 27, 2017

Phap Luan Lion Dance Group

CELEBRATE ASIA

Date and location to be determined

HIGHLIGHTS:

FEBRUARY 2018

v Two concerts featuring the Houston Symphony

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONCERT

v Wide variety of musical ensembles, including jazz, Tejano, blues, rock and choral groups

Date and location to be determined

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Now in its 5th season, our annual Day of Music is a FREE event showcasing Houston’s diverse musical landscape. Spend the day at Jones Hall and enjoy dozens of free performances and cultural activities.

v Kids’ activities, including face painting, crafts and our Instrument Petting Zoo

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The Melbern G. and Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation, Sponsor

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE | $25,000+

A distinguished group of supporters who receive customized benefits and recognition tailored to their annual support.

These generous donors play a crucial role in the Houston Symphony’s success, designating their support to concerts, special projects, educational activities or as unrestricted gifts.

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE | $5,000-$24,999

A dedicated group of Houston Symphony supporters who receive benefits such as exclusive premier reserved donor seating, Green Room access and valet services for all Houston Symphony concerts at Jones Hall.

donor benefits Become a donor and enjoy benefits, including special events, private rehearsals, valet parking and access to the Green Room and Patron Donor Lounge.

FRIENDS OF THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY $50-$4,999 Grand Patron: $2,500-$4,999 • One-time access pass to the Green Room • One-time valet parking pass • All benefits of the Patron Level (Fair Market Value: $120) Patron: $1,500-$2,499 • Season access to the Patron Donor Lounge • Invitation to a Houston Symphony “Insider Event” • All benefits of the Director Level (Fair Market Value: $100) Director: $1,000-$1,499 • One-time access pass to the Patron Donor Lounge • Invitation to all private rehearsals (three total) • All benefits of the Principal Level (Fair Market Value: $10) • Monthly recognition in InTune, the Houston Symphony magazine

Betty and Jesse Tutor, Legacy Society members

Questions about the Friends of the Houston Symphony?

Please contact Tiffany Bourgeois, Development Associate, Annual Fund, at (713) 337-8559 or tiffany.bourgeois@houstonsymphony.org.

Principal: $500-$999 • Invitation to a Behind the Scenes experience • All benefits of the Associate Principal Level (No Fair Market Value) Associate Principal: $250-$499 • Invitation to an additional private rehearsal (two total) • All benefits of the Member Level (No Fair Market Value) Member: $100-$249 • Houston Symphony Society membership • Invitation to one private rehearsal • All benefits of the Friend Level (No Fair Market Value) Friend: $50-$99 • Subscription to Symphony Notes newsletter • 10% year-round discount at the Symphony Store (No Fair Market Value)

For further information about the Leadership Circle or Conductor’s Circle, please contact David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, at (713) 337-8525 or david.chambers@houstonsymphony.org or Molly Simpson, Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts, at (713) 337-8526 or molly.simpson@houstonsymphony.org.

Ishwaria Subbiah, Mark Hanson, Alexandra Gottschalk and Kate Robart

Explore your giving options at

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opening night

Robert and Christine Pastorek, Legacy Society members

The Corinthian

MAKE YOUR LEGACY YOUR HOUSTON SYMPHONY

CONCERT & GALA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 Concert Sponsor Lead Corporate Gala Underwriter

The Houston Symphony launches the 2017-18 Season in style, in the company of Grammy®-winning mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, one of the world’s leading opera singers and a native Texan. Graham’s roles span four centuries, from Monteverdi’s Poppea to Sister Helen Prejean in Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking, a role written for her.

The evening begins with a champagne reception at The Corinthian. Guests are then transported to Jones Hall for the Opening Night Concert, featuring Graham and guest conductor Gustavo Gimeno. Following the concert, the celebration at The Corinthian continues with a gourmet dinner by Jackson and Company, music and dancing.

For information on the Opening Night Gala, please contact Monica Simon, Director, Special Events, at monica.simon@houstonsymphony.org or 713-337-8549.

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Legacy gifts help to secure the future of the Houston Symphony and allow donors to express their personal values in a highly meaningful way, by taking into account philanthropic, financial and family goals.

There are a variety of ways to make a legacy gift; however, what these legacy gifts have in common is that they are gifts made to secure the future of this great orchestral institution.

A legacy gift may provide you and your family with tax and estate benefits that meet your needs. Examples include naming the Houston Symphony Endowment as a beneficiary in a will or trust, a life insurance policy, or a qualified retirement plan.

For more information regarding this significant way of gifting to the Houston Symphony, please contact Patrick Quinn, Director, Planned Giving at (713) 337-8532 or patrick.quinn@houstonsymphony.org or visit houstonsymphony.planmylegacy.org.

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subscriber rewards Our Promise to Subscribers When you plan the music you love into your life, you get the best value on thrilling Houston Symphony performances. We are committed to providing our subscribers the best seats at the best prices. The more concerts you attend, the better deal you get—no matter what day you attend or where you sit in the hall.

New This Season – Lower Prices Being a Classical Series subscriber is more accessible than ever with new, lower prices for the same world-class artistic experiences you’ve come to enjoy. Join our subscriber family today to make new friends and be energized by the music.

Full Season 18-Concert Packages from $324 ($18 per concert) 9-Concert Packages from $180 ($20 per concert) 6-Concert Packages from $126 ($21 per concert)

EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER PERKS From securing the best seats to receiving up to 25% off the price of single tickets, there is no better way to experience the thrill of live orchestral music.

FLEXIBILITY OF FREE EXCHANGES Have a scheduling conflict? Unable to attend a particular performance in your package? No problem. As a subscriber, you may exchange your tickets for a different Classical, BBVA Compass POPS, Family and/or Sugar Land performance (this includes changes for a particular program and/or performance date).

SAME GREAT SEATS Retaining the same seats for an entire season is one of the best benefits of becoming a subscriber. Plus, you have priority access to retain or upgrade your seats in advance of the subscription renewal deadline.

ADVANCE ACCESS As a subscriber, you will have the first opportunity to buy single tickets for Symphony Specials before they become available to the general public.

TICKET DISCOUNTS Want to add additional performances to your package? As a subscriber, you receive 10% off single ticket prices for Classical, BBVA Compass POPS, Family and/ or Sugar Land concerts.

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PERKS Your season tickets are accompanied by coupons for free tickets and a special discount at the Symphony Store.

FREE PARKING* Renewing subscribers receive FREE parking in the Theater District Parking Garage. *This benefit excludes Price Level 6 subscribers and is only available to subscribers of 6-, 9-, 10- and 18-concert packages. Valid through February 27, 2017.

Patron EXPERIENCE

GETTING TO JONES HALL Theater District parking is available for performances.

Parking is also available in the Alley Theatre Center Garage.

AN ENHANCED CONCERT EXPERIENCE CONNECT WITH THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY

As a Symphony patron, we hope you will enjoy the activities, services and conveniences that enhance your overall concert experience.

THE SYMPHONY STORE & GUEST ARTIST CD SIGNINGS The Symphony Store is open for every performance at Jones Hall and offers an assortment of musicthemed items and commercial recordings. Patrons are encouraged to purchase CDs and have them signed in person by guest artists (when available) at the Symphony Store.

“PRELUDE” PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATIONS Concise, engaging and always entertaining, our

“Prelude” pre-concert conversations are held 45 minutes in advance of each Classical subscription concert and allow you to gain a deeper understanding of composers and their music. All “Prelude” conversations are led by the Houston Symphony’s Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés Botero.

IN-HALL DINING The Encore Café offers meals before the performance and during intermission. We also have various full-service bars located throughout Jones Hall.

Discover the world of the orchestra with the Houston Symphony’s On the Music podcast. Combining musical insight with fascinating stories, On the Music will appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers to the world of symphonic music.

Download complete episodes for FREE at houstonsymphony.org/onthemusic.

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concert packages 18-Concert Full Series Package

10-Concert Andrés Package Thursday/Friday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Sunday, 2:30 pm

Thursday/Friday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Sunday, 2:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 14, 16 & 17, 2017 MAHLER & DVOŘÁK

Enjoy all 18 Classical Series concerts for as little as $18 per concert.

SEPTEMBER 22, 23 & 24, 2017 ANDRÉS CONDUCTS SCHUMANN

BEST VALUE! SUBSCRIBERS SAVE 25% Full* Price

Subscriber Price

$2,184

$1,638

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1,728

1,296

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1,368

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NOVEMBER 17, 18 & 19, 2017 RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY NOVEMBER 24, 25 & 26, 2017 A SCHEHERAZADE THANKSGIVING JANUARY 11, 12 & 13, 2018 KIRILL GERSTEIN PLAYS BRAHMS NOTE: Sun. subscribers attend Fri., Jan. 12 performance

SUBSCRIBERS SAVE 15% Full* Price

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960

820

MAY 4, 5 & 6, 2018 A GERMAN REQUIEM

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762

650

MAY 10, 11 & 13, 2018 BRAHMS & SIBELIUS

Price Level 4

562

480

Price Level 5

400

340

Price Level 6

235

200

FEBRUARY 15, 17 & 18, 2018 RACHMANINOFF’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 FEBRUARY 23, 24 & 25, 2018 HILARY HAHN CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN

NOTE: Sat. subscribers attend Fri., May 11 performance

MAY 18, 19 & 20, 2018 EMANUEL AX PLUS THE RITE OF SPRING

Price Level Premium

Subscribers get the best seats at the best prices. *Full price represents concerts purchased at single ticket prices, including fees

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2017/18 Concert PACKAGES

9-CONCERT PACKAGES “Fire” Package

“Spectrum” Package

Friday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Sunday, 2:30 pm

Thursday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Sunday, 2:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 22, 23 & 24, 2017 ANDRÉS CONDUCTS SCHUMANN Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

SEPTEMBER 14, 16 & 17, 2017 MAHLER & DVOŘÁK Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

OCTOBER 20, 21 & 22, 2017 MOZART’S JUPITER SYMPHONY Matthew Halls, conductor

SEPTEMBER 28, 30 & OCTOBER 1, 2017 RUSSIAN MASTERS Vassily Sinaisky, conductor

NOVEMBER 17, 18 & 19, 2017 RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

OCTOBER 26, 28 & 29, 2017 BEETHOVEN AND PROKOFIEV Ludovic Morlot, conductor

NOVEMBER 24, 25 & 26, 2017 A SCHEHERAZADE THANKSGIVING Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

JANUARY 11, 12 & 13, 2018 KIRILL GERSTEIN PLAYS BRAHMS Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

FEBRUARY 2, 3 & 4, 2018 RAVEL’S DAPHNIS AND CHLOÉ Fabien Gabel, conductor FEBRUARY 23, 24 & 25, 2018 HILARY HAHN CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor APRIL 6, 7 & 8, 2018 TCHAIKOVSKY’S SLEEPING BEAUTY Andrey Boreyko, conductor

9-Concert Classical Package Pricing SUBSCRIBERS SAVE 15% Full* Price

Subscriber Price

$1,089

$927

Price Level 2

864

738

Price Level 3

685

585

NOTE: Sun. subscribers attend Fri., Jan. 12 performance.

Price Level 4

506

432

JANUARY 25, 27 & 28, 2018 MOZART & TCHAIKOVSKY Omer Meir Wellber, conductor

Price Level 5

360

306

Price Level 6

213

180

FEBRUARY 15, 17 & 18, 2018 RACHMANINOFF’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

Price Level Premium

MARCH 29, 30 & 31, 2018 BERNSTEIN & STRAVINSKY Bramwell Tovey, conductor NOTE: Sun. subscribers attend Fri., March 30 performance

MAY 4, 5 & 6, 2018 A GERMAN REQUIEM Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

APRIL 26, 28 & 29, 2018 ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA Juraj Val uha, conductor

MAY 18, 19 & 20, 2018 EMANUEL AX PLUS THE RITE OF SPRING Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

MAY 10, 11 & 13, 2018 BRAHMS & SIBELIUS Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor NOTE: Sat. subscribers attend Fri., May. 11 performance

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director

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6-CONCERT PACKAGES “Frost Bank Gold Classics” Package

“Shell Favorite Masters” Package

“Rand Group Great Performers” Package

Friday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Sunday, 2:30 pm

Thursday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Sunday, 2:30 pm

Thursday/Friday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Sunday, 2:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 14, 16 & 17, 2017 MAHLER & DVOŘÁK Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

SEPTEMBER 22, 23 & 24, 2017 ANDRÉS CONDUCTS SCHUMANN Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

SEPTEMBER 28, 30 & OCTOBER 1, 2017 RUSSIAN MASTERS Vassily Sinaisky, conductor

OCTOBER 26, 28 & 29, 2017 BEETHOVEN AND PROKOFIEV Ludovic Morlot, conductor

OCTOBER 20, 21 & 22, 2017 MOZART’S JUPITER SYMPHONY Matthew Halls, conductor

NOVEMBER 17, 18 & 19, 2017 RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

FEBRUARY 2, 3 & 4, 2018 RAVEL’S DAPHNIS AND CHLOÉ Fabien Gabel, conductor

NOVEMBER 24, 25 & 26, 2017 A SCHEHERAZADE THANKSGIVING Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

FEBRUARY 23, 24 & 25, 2018 HILARY HAHN CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

JANUARY 11, 12 & 13, 2018 KIRILL GERSTEIN PLAYS BRAHMS Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

JANUARY 25, 27 & 28, 2018 MOZART & TCHAIKOVSKY Omer Meir Wellber, conductor FEBRUARY 15, 17 & 18, 2018 RACHMANINOFF’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor APRIL 26, 28 & 29, 2018 ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA Juraj Val uha, conductor MAY 10, 11 & 13, 2018 BRAHMS & SIBELIUS Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor NOTE: Sat. subscribers attend Fri., May. 11 performance

APRIL 6, 7 & 8, 2018 TCHAIKOVSKY’S SLEEPING BEAUTY Andrey Boreyko, conductor MAY 18, 19 & 20, 2018 EMANUEL AX PLUS THE RITE OF SPRING Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

*Full price represents concerts purchased at single ticket prices, including fees

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RAND G ROUP

NOTE: Sun. subscribers attend Fri., Jan. 12 performance

MARCH 29, 30 & 31, 2018 BERNSTEIN & STRAVINSKY Bramwell Tovey, conductor NOTE: Sun. subscribers attend Fri., March 30 performance

MAY 4, 5 & 6, 2018 A GERMAN REQUIEM Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

2017/18 Concert PACKAGES

Sugar Land Series Thursday, 8:00 pm

6-Concert Classical Package Pricing

OCTOBER 19, 2017 MOZART’S JUPITER SYMPHONY Matthew Halls, conductor

SUBSCRIBERS SAVE 10% Price Level

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$726

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516

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454

408

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334

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240

216

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126

Price Level

DECEMBER 14, 2017 HANDEL’S MESSIAH Paul Agnew, conductor

Price Per Package

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$189

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150

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105

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NEW THIS SEASON!

v Access to a private, subscribers-only Houston Symphony chamber music performance held at an exclusive Sugar Land venue

v A VIP invitation to a season kick-off reception featuring a special performance by Houston Symphony musicians

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director

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9-Concert BBVA Compass POPS Package

6-Concert BBVA Compass POPS Package

Friday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Sunday, 7:30 pm

Friday, 8:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Sunday, 7:30 pm

BEST VALUE! SUBSCRIBERS SAVE 10% SEPTEMBER 1, 2 & 3, 2017 ELLA AT 100 Steven Reineke, conductor

Price Level

OCTOBER 6, 7 & 8, 2017 TOTALLY ’80s Stuart Chafetz, conductor NOVEMBER 10, 11 & 12, 2017 BROADWAY TODAY From Les Misérables to The Book of Mormon Steven Reineke, conductor DECEMBER 1, 2 & 3, 2017 VERY MERRY POPS WITH MEGAN HILTY Steven Reineke, conductor JANUARY 5, 6 & 7, 2018 DISNEY FANTASIA— FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA Steven Reineke, conductor MARCH 1, 2 & 3, 2018 THE OSCARS®: BEST ORIGINAL SONGS Steven Reineke, conductor NOTE: Sun. subscribers attend Thurs., March 1 performance

SUBSCRIBERS SAVE 7% Full* Price

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*Full price represents concerts purchased at single ticket prices, including fees

MARCH 24 & 25, 2018 CHRIS BOTTI RETURNS Steven Reineke, conductor NOTE: Fri. subscribers attend Sun., March 25 2:30 pm matinee performance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2 & 3, 2017 ELLA AT 100 Steven Reineke, conductor NOVEMBER 10, 11 & 12, 2017 BROADWAY TODAY From Les Misérables to The Book of Mormon Steven Reineke, conductor DECEMBER 1, 2 & 3, 2017 VERY MERRY POPS WITH MEGAN HILTY Steven Reineke, conductor JANUARY 5, 6 & 7, 2018 DISNEY FANTASIA— FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA Steven Reineke, conductor MARCH 24 & 25, 2018 CHRIS BOTTI RETURNS Steven Reineke, conductor

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2017/18 Chronological CALENDAR SEPTEMBER

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SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2017 ELLA AT 100 Steven Reineke, conductor

NOVEMBER 10-12, 2017 BROADWAY TODAY FROM LES MISÉRABLES TO THE BOOK OF MORMON Steven Reineke, conductor

FEBRUARY 2-4, 2018 RAVEL’S DAPHNIS AND CHLOÉ Fabien Gabel, conductor

MAY 4-6, 2018 A GERMAN REQUIEM Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

FEBRUARY 15, 17 & 18, 2018 RACHMANINOFF’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

MAY 10, 11 & 13, 2018 BRAHMS & SIBELIUS Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 OPENING NIGHT WITH SUSAN GRAHAM Gustavo Gimeno, conductor SEPTEMBER 14, 16 & 17, 2017 MAHLER & DVOŘÁK Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2017 ANDRÉS CONDUCTS SCHUMANN Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 HOUSTON SYMPHONY PRESENTS GARRISON KEILLOR The orchestra will not perform on this program.

SEPTEMBER 28, 30 & OCTOBER 1, 2017 RUSSIAN MASTERS Vassily Sinaisky, conductor

OCTOBER OCTOBER 6-8, 2017 TOTALLY ’80s Stuart Chafetz, conductor

NOVEMBER 17-19, 2017 RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor NOVEMBER 24-26, 2017 A SHEHERAZADE THANKSGIVING Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

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JANUARY 5-7, 2018 DISNEY FANTASIA— FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA Steven Reineke, conductor

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OCTOBER 20-22, 2017 MOZART’S JUPITER SYMPHONY Matthew Halls, conductor OCTOBER 26, 28 & 29, 2017 BEETHOVEN & PROKOFIEV Ludovic Morlot, conductor

JANUARY 23, 2018 BEAUTY AND THE BIZARRE Anand Varma, photographer JANUARY 25, 27 & 28, 2018 MOZART & TCHAIKOVSKY Omer Meir Wellber, conductor

OCTOBER 27, 2017 PSYCHO—FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

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MARCH 3, 2018 BE OUR GUEST Robert Franz, conductor MARCH 24 & 25, 2018 CHRIS BOTTI RETURNS Steven Reineke, conductor MARCH 29-31, 2018 BERNSTEIN & STRAVINSKY Bramwell Tovey, conductor

APRIL APRIL 3, 2018 SPINOSAURUS: LOST GIANT OF THE CRETACEOUS APRIL 6-8, 2018 TCHAIKOVSKY’S SLEEPING BEAUTY Andrey Boreyko, conductor APRIL 20-22, 2018 THE ELVIS PRESLEY SONGBOOK Michael Krajewski, conductor APRIL 21, 2018 ¡FIESTA! Robert Franz, conductor APRIL 26, 28 & 29, 2018 ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA Juraj Val uha, conductor

MAY 18-20, 2018 EMANUEL AX PLUS THE RITE OF SPRING Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor MAY 25-27, 2018 ONE-HIT WONDERS Steven Reineke, conductor

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Symphony RECORDINGS

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COMPLETE SETS OF OUR DVOŘÁK SYMPHONY RECORDINGS AND HD ODYSSEY TRILOGY NOW AVAILABLE The Houston Symphony and Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada continue to produce critically acclaimed commercial recordings and multi-media presentations. Our HD Odyssey trilogy, which began with The Planets, has culminated with the release of The Cosmos. Our recordings of Dvořák Symphonies 6, 7, 8 and 9 represent some of the composer’s most celebrated works.

Symphony No. 6 Slavonic Dance Op. 72, No. 3 Slavonic Dance Op. 46, No. 8

Symphony No. 7 Symphony No. 8

Symphony No. 9, From the New World Slavonic Dances Op. 46, Nos. 3 & 5

3-Disc Bundle: $45

The Planets—An HD Odyssey Set to The Planets by Holst DVD: $25 • Blu-Ray: $35

The Cosmos—An HD Odyssey Set to Symphony No. 9, From the New World by Dvořák DVD: $25 • Blu-Ray: $35

The Earth—An HD Odyssey Set to Also sprach Zarathustra

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Phillip Freeman bass trombone

Caroline Schafer trumpet

Robert Johnson Associate Principal Horn

Judy Dines flute

Jonathan Fischer Principal Oboe Lucy Binyon Stude Chair

Mark Nuccio Principal Clarinet

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Celebration of Bernstein at 100

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Andrés conducts A German Requiem

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Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4 with Denis Kozhukhin

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Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4

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