Unforgettable: Celebrating the Nat King Cole Centennial

His warm, velvety voice is unmistakable. His legacy is Unforgettable. Join the world in celebrating legendary crooner Nat King Cole in his centennial year as vocalists Ryan Shaw and Melonie Daniels perform all the songs that made us fall in L-O-V-E with Nat—“When I Fall in Love,” “Mona Lisa,” “Stardust,”  “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” and many more.

Unforgettable: Celebrating the Nat King Cole Centennial

His warm, velvety voice is unmistakable. His legacy is Unforgettable. Join the world in celebrating legendary crooner Nat King Cole in his centennial year as vocalists Ryan Shaw and Melonie Daniels perform all the songs that made us fall in L-O-V-E with Nat—“When I Fall in Love,” “Mona Lisa,” “Stardust,”  “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” and many more.

Schumann Festival: Houston Symphony with Alisa Weilerstein

Robert Schumann’s music speaks to us in a timeless, universal language. His romance with virtuoso pianist Clara Wieck is a love story for the ages, while his ongoing battle with depression, and eventual descent into insanity, makes his noble, life-affirming creations all the more remarkable. Join us for a deep dive into the trials and the triumphs, the love and the madness, the man and the music. In this concert with guest artist Alisa Weilerstein, Alley Theatre Resident Acting Company member Jay Sullivan introduces each piece with words based on Schumann’s writings.

Schumann Festival Lineup: Catch all of the performances and events at Jones Hall and beyond. Schedule & tickets

Dinner & Drinks: Enjoy a special German menu at the Encore Café inside Jones Hall! Come early for dinner and drinks, or enjoy a bite during intermission. Menu

Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés.

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

Schumann Festival: Houston Symphony with Alisa Weilerstein

Robert Schumann’s music speaks to us in a timeless, universal language. His romance with virtuoso pianist Clara Wieck is a love story for the ages, while his ongoing battle with depression, and eventual descent into insanity, makes his noble, life-affirming creations all the more remarkable. Join us for a deep dive into the trials and the triumphs, the love and the madness, the man and the music. In this concert with guest artist Alisa Weilerstein, Alley Theatre Resident Acting Company member Jay Sullivan introduces each piece with words based on Schumann’s writings.

Schumann Festival Lineup: Catch all of the performances and events at Jones Hall and beyond. Schedule & tickets

Dinner & Drinks: Enjoy a special German menu at the Encore Café inside Jones Hall! Come early for dinner and drinks, or enjoy a bite during intermission. Menu

Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés.

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

Schumann Festival: Chamber Music with Alisa Weilerstein and Houston Symphony Musicians

The third performance of our Chamber Music Series, part of the Houston Symphony’s two-week Schumann Festival, takes place at Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center on Valentine’s Day. The program features a small ensemble of Houston Symphony musicians and Alisa Weilerstein (cello) in Schumann’s most romantic works. Throughout the evening, actors Jay Sullivan and Alicia Beard share excerpts from Robert and Clara Schumann’s love letters to one another.

Schumann Festival Lineup: Catch all of the performances and events at Jones Hall and beyond. Schedule & tickets

Dinner & Drinks: Arrive before the concert and share a romantic meal with your Valentine at the Diana American Grill inside the Hobby Center! Save room for champagne and cake for dessert. Details & menu

Participating Houston Symphony Musicians

R. SCHUMANN Three Romances for Oboe and Piano: Jonathan Fischer, oboe; Scott Holshouser, piano.
C. SCHUMANN Three Romances for Violin and Piano: Sophia Silivos, violin; Scott Holshouser, piano.
R. SCHUMANN Piano Quartet (with Alisa Weilerstein): Yoonshin Song, violin; Joan DerHovsepian, viola; Scott Holshouser, piano.

Schumann Festival: Intimate Songs & Grand Choruses

Celebrate Valentine’s Day week with romantic ballads and grand choral music.

NOTE: This concert only features the Houston Symphony Chorus and piano. The orchestra does not perform on this program. Pre-concert prelude will not be held for this performance.

Schumann Festival Lineup: Catch all of the performances and events at Jones Hall and beyond. Schedule & tickets

Dinner & Drinks: Enjoy a special German menu at the Encore Café inside Jones Hall! Come early for dinner and drinks, or enjoy a bite during intermission. Details & menu

Schumann Festival: Houston Symphony with Benjamin Grosvenor

Robert Schumann’s music speaks to us in a timeless, universal language. His romance with virtuoso pianist Clara Wieck is a love story for the ages, while his ongoing battle with depression, and eventual descent into insanity, makes his noble, life-affirming creations all the more remarkable. Join us for a deep dive into the trials and the triumphs, the love and the madness, the man and the music. In this concert with guest artist Benjamin Grosvenor, Alley Theatre Resident Acting Company member Jay Sullivan introduces each piece with words based on Schumann’s writings.

Schumann Festival Lineup: Catch all of the performances and events at Jones Hall and beyond. Schedule & tickets

Dinner & Drinks: Enjoy a special German menu at the Encore Café inside Jones Hall! Come early for dinner and drinks, or enjoy a bite during intermission. Menu

Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés.

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

Schumann Festival: Houston Symphony with Benjamin Grosvenor

Robert Schumann’s music speaks to us in a timeless, universal language. His romance with virtuoso pianist Clara Wieck is a love story for the ages, while his ongoing battle with depression, and eventual descent into insanity, makes his noble, life-affirming creations all the more remarkable. Join us for a deep dive into the trials and the triumphs, the love and the madness, the man and the music. In this concert with guest artist Benjamin Grosvenor, Alley Theatre Resident Acting Company member Jay Sullivan introduces each piece with words based on Schumann’s writings.

Schumann Festival Lineup: Catch all of the performances and events at Jones Hall and beyond. Schedule & tickets

Dinner & Drinks: Enjoy a special German menu at the Encore Café inside Jones Hall! Come early for dinner and drinks, or enjoy a bite during intermission. Menu

Pre-Concert Activities: Attend the Prelude pre-concert discussion, held 45 minutes prior to each Classical concert. Prelude is led by our Musical Ambassador Carlos Andrés.

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor