2013–14 POPS SEASON 1
Cirque de la Symphonie
August 30, 31, September 1, 2013
Michael Krajewski, conductor Kicking off the Houston Symphony’s Centennial Pops Season, daredevil cirque performers meet fiery symphonic music. Watch in awe as aerial artists defy gravity, acrobats and jugglers bring you to the edge of your seat, and strongmen move in ways you’ve never thought possible.
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at Jones Hall Merry Pops 4 Very December 13, 14, 15, 2013
Years of Broadway 7 100 March 28, 29, 30, 2014
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Botti 8 Chris April 25, 26, 27, 2014
Michael Krajewski, conductor Houston Symphony Chorus Charles Hausmann, director Very Merry Pops returns this Centennial Season with all the holiday music you love. Get in the spirit with favorites like “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” “Deck the Halls” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” Plus, experience a special piece, Glad Tidings, featuring spiritual leaders from the Houston community as guest narrators.
Please note: In order to accomodate families, this program's Sunday performance has been moved to 2:30 pm.
Soul 2 Classic October 4, 5, 6, 2013
Michael Krajewski, conductor Capathia Jenkins, Darius de Haas, vocalist Classic Soul is back! Join Mike and guest vocalists for music from the kings and queens of classic soul with songs like “Natural Woman,” “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours” and “I Heard it Through the Grapevine.”
be a Lady 3 Luck Starring Megan Hilty from NBC’s Smash November 15, 16, 17, 2013
Steven Reineke, conductor Megan Hilty, Aaron Lazar, vocalists Megan Hilty, the multi-talented star of NBC’s Smash and Broadway musicals Wicked and 9 to 5, will sing tunes made famous by stars like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Dolly Parton. Hear cherished songs such as “The Lady Is a Tramp,” “Night and Day” and “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.”
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The Soundtrack of Our Lives with Tony DeSare January 24, 25, 26, 2014
Michael Krajewski, conductor Tony DeSare, singer/pianist Described by the New York Times as “two parts young Sinatra to one part Billy Joel, meshed seamlessly,” singer/pianist Tony DeSare premieres a new orchestra program featuring his fresh and honest approach to today's standards including hits, “How Deep Is Your Love,” “Kiss” and “You Give Love A Bad Name.”
of the Mad Men Era 6 Music February 21, 22, 23, 2014
Steven Reineke, conductor Ryan Silverman, vocalist Snap your fingers and tap your toes to the cool, swinging tunes of the 50s and 60s, a time when Bossa Nova was new, the lounges of Las Vegas were hip and catchy dance music spun on every hi-fi. You’ll hear “It’s Not Unusual,” “Bésame Mucho,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” and “The Best is Yet to Come.”
Michael Krajewski, conductor Christiane Noll, Rachel York, Christopher Johnstone, vocalists Houston Symphony Chorus Charles Hausmann, director Enjoy a night encompassing American musical theater’s absolute greatest hits. You’ll hear songs like “Music of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera, “Circle of Life” from The Lion King and “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess.
With his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination, superstar trumpeter Chris Botti is heading back to Houston to perform some of his favorite tunes along with music from his newest CD “Impressions.”
9 Symphonic Spectacular! See the Music
With Host Sigourney Weaver May 23, 24, 25, 2014
Michael Krajewski, conductor Sigourney Weaver, host Elliott Forrest, producer Host Sigourney Weaver guides you on an exploration of symphonic music’s most beloved hits, with stunning high definition video imagery and lighting. Experience “Waltz of the Flowers,” “1812 Overture” and “Flight of the Bumblebee” like never before.