2011-2012 POPS Season Brochure

Be inspired by music you love

2011 2012 PoPs

Hearing music that brings back fond memories allows us to escape, reminisce, cherish and enjoy.

The Houston symphony PoPs takes you back and creates new memories.

Music inspires...

Hearing music that brings back fond memories allows us to escape, reminisce, cherish and enjoy.

The Houston symphony PoPs takes you back and creates new memories.

4 subscriber & Donor Rewards 5 season Highlights 7 2011–2012 PoPs season10 symphony specials

14 Music Inspires You— Tell Us Your story15 order season Tickets

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sUBsCRIBERs HAvE REwARDs!

Being a season ticket holder is the best way to experience the Houston symphony. save up to $180 and receive these added benefits:

BEST PRICE—save up to 50% off the price of individual tickets.All subscriptions are discounted.

FREE SEaT ExChangES—You can exchange your tickets to another performance when your schedule gets in the way. only subscribers to six or more concerts can exchange without the exchange fee.

SamE gREaT SEaTS—Your seat is YoURs for all of the concerts in your package. Plus, you have first access to keep or upgrade your seats during renewals.

PRIoRITy FoR SPECIaL ConCERTS—You get advance access to the best seats before the general public.

DISCoUnTS FoR aDDITIonaL TICKETS—You get advance access and 10% off additional tickets to any subscription concert.

DoNoRs HAvE MoRE REwARDs!

Donor-only events and private rehearsals valet parking Access to the Green Room and Patron Loungesee page 12 for more details.

2011–2012 sEAsoN AND sPECIALs HIGHLIGHTs

sYMPHoNY sPECIALs HIGHLIGHTsonly subscribers can purchase tickets to symphony specials Now before they go on sale to the general public on August 1, 2011.

A Linda Eder ChristmasDecember 13, 2011, 7:30 pm

Houston’s sweetheart turned Broadway and recording superstar Linda Eder returns to the Jones Hall stage for her first ever holiday performance with your Houston symphony.

orbit – An HD odysseySequel to The Planets – an hD odysseyFebruary 18, 2012, 7:30 pm

Join us for the world premiere of the second film in our HD odyssey series—this time focused on Earth.

Earth, wind & Firemarch 8, 2012, 7:30 pm

You’ve heard the legendary Earth, wind & Fire, but you’ve never heard them like this! The power of your Houston symphony will add a new twist to “Let’s Groove,” “Boogie wonderland” and “After Love has Gone.”


sEAsoN HIGHLIGHTs


Great PerformersIdina MenzelBowfireTiempo Libre

Mike and Moreviva Italia!Live & Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartneyThe Best of spielberg and williams

Photo Credit: NAsA

Music inspires MiKe!"I invite you to experience these incomparable musical evenings. You’ll be inspired by the music you love performed by one of America’s finest orchestras—your very own Houston symphony! Come and join us for the fun. I’ll see you there."– mike krajewski, principal pops conductor

2011–2012 PoPs sEAsoNCynthia woods Mitchell PoPs at Jones Hall

Music inspires CoNNeCTioNKiju Joh with Houston symphony Musician sponsors April and Thomas Lykos

1viva Italia!September 2, 3, 4, 2011michael Krajewski, conductor

2 Idina Menzeloctober 14, 15, 16, 2011

3Live & Let Die:The Music of Paul McCartneynovember 4, 5, 6, 2011michael Krajewski, conductor

4very Merry PopsDecember 9, 10, 11, 2011michael Krajewski, conductorhouston Symphony Chorus Charles hausmann, director

5The Best of spielberg and williamsJanuary 27, 28, 29, 2012michael Krajewski, conductor

6Bowfire!march 9, 10, 11, 2012Robert Franz, conductor

7Tribute to John Denverwith Jim Curry april 5, 6, 7, 2012michael Krajewski, conductor

8Cole Porter’s Great American songbookapril 27, 28, 29, 2012Brett mitchell, conductor

9Tiempo Libre: Hot in Havana!may 25, 26, 27, 2012michael Krajewski, conductor

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1viva Italia!September 2, 3, 4, 2011michael Krajewski, conductorPoperazzi, the fabulous “pop-opera” vocal trio straight from vegas, joins Mike and the orchestra for an evening of all things Italian! Hear iconic music from The Godfather and Jersey Boys, famous arias from La Traviata and The Barber of seville and, of course, “Nessun Dorma!”

2 Idina Menzeloctober 14, 15, 16, 2011The Star of Rent, Wicked and Glee debuts with the houston Symphony!This Tony® Award-winning Broadway powerhouse and star of Glee joins your Houston symphony to dazzle you with hits from her starring roles in Wicked as Elphaba and in rent as Maureen, songs from her album i stand and more. This exciting performance will demonstrate why Menzel is selling out concert halls across the country!

3Live & Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartneynovember 4, 5, 6, 2011michael Krajewski, conductorTake a walk down “Penny Lane” with the music of Paul McCartney. Tony Kishman, of Beatles group Classical Mystery Tour, has put together an all-new show featuring music from Paul’s iconic Beatles years, his hits with wings and songs from his decades-long solo career. Hear everything from “Hey Jude” and “Band on the Run” to “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Live and Let Die.”

4very Merry PopsDecember 9, 10, 11, 2011michael Krajewski, conductorhouston Symphony Chorus Charles hausmann, directorCome celebrate the holidays with this annual family favorite, featuring Mike, the Houston symphony and Chorus, and even santa Claus!

Tony Kishman

5The Best of spielberg and williamsJanuary 27, 28, 29, 2012michael Krajewski, conductorhollywood’s Dream TeamThe orchestra plays Mike’s favorite selections from schindler’s List, raiders of the Lost Ark, e.T., saving Private ryan, Jaws and more!

6Bowfire!march 9, 10, 11, 2012Robert Franz, conductorThe ultimate string sensation!Bowfire’s all-star lineup of virtuosic fiddlers delivers a mix of Celtic, rock, bluegrass, Texas-swing and classical music. Add in beautiful vocals, electric step and tap dancing, lights and costumes, and you’ve got one fast-paced spectacle for the senses.

7Tribute to John Denver with Jim Curryapril 5, 6, 7, 2012michael Krajewski, conductorJohn Denver tribute artist Jim Curry performs “Rocky Mountain High, “Take Me Home: Country Roads,” “Annie’s song” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” with your Houston symphony playing the original orchestrations written for John Denver. on the first half, Mike and the orchestra will share Americana favorites such as “orange Blossom special” and “shenandoah.”Due to the easter holiday, sunday subscribers will attend Thursday.

8Cole Porter’s Great American songbookapril 27, 28, 29, 2012Brett mitchell, conductorCole Porter, the great American songwriter, was equally celebrated on Broadway, in Tin Pan Alley, and writing for the big screen. Hear the orchestra and renowned vocalists perform Porter’s unforgettable music, such as “Night and Day,” “I Get a Kick out of You,” “Begin the Beguine,” “I’ve Got You Under My skin” and “Let’s Do It, Let’s Fall In Love.”

9Tiempo Libre: Hot in Havana! may 25, 26, 27, 2012michael Krajewski, conductorTiempo Libre, the sizzling, dance-inducing Latin music group will throw one big Cuban party with Mike and your Houston symphony. The infectious, symphonically-infused, tropical rhythms of these classically trained musicians will make you feel like you’re on vacation, right in Jones Hall. Come celebrate, Cuban style!


PoPs sYMPHoNY sPECIALsonly subscribers have priority access to purchase these special concerts before they go on sale to the general public on August 1, 2011.

A Linda Eder ChristmasDecember 13, 2011, 7:30 pm

Houston’s sweetheart turned Broadway and recording superstar Linda Eder returns to the Jones Hall stage for her first ever holiday performance with the Houston symphony. Eder’s heavenly voice, joined by the sounds of your orchestra, are the perfect match for a divine evening of beloved Christmas classics like “silent Night,” “Little Drummer Boy” and “o Holy Night.”

Earth, wind & Firemarch 8, 2012, 7:30 pm

You’ve heard legendary Earth, wind & Fire play R&B, soul, pop, rock and disco. But you’ve never heard them like this! The power of your Houston symphony will add a new twist to these Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s chart-topping hits, including “september,” “Let’s Groove,” “Boogie wonderland” and “After Love has Gone.”


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Photo courtesy of the Chicago symphony orchestra/Todd Rosenberg

ADDITIoNAL sYMPHoNY sPECIALs

Hans Graf, Music Director

Photo Credit: NAsA

opening Night: ode to JoySeptember 9, 10, 2011, 7:30 pm

hans graf, conductor houston Symphony Chorus Charles hausmann, directorBeethoven: symphony No. 9Be part of the powerful kickoff to the 2011-2012 season and feel the contagious energy and joy of this towering classic.

Note: The opening Night Gala will take place following the september 10th performance. A gala ticket includes your concert ticket in priority seating. Call (713) 337-8526 for reservations.

vivaldi’s Four seasonsnovember 26, 2011, 7:30 pm

Eric halen, violinDelve into the meaning and context of this beloved musical work through a stunning visual and musical presentation. The first half of the program will offer a multimedia examination of the Four seasons, followed by a full performance by the Houston symphony with Associate Concertmaster Eric Halen. Beyond the score® is a production of the Chicago symphony orchestra.

orbit – An HD odysseySequel to The Planets – an hD odysseyFebruary 18, 2012, 7:30 pm

Duncan Copp, producer/directorTheofanidis: Rainbow BodyCopland: Appalachian springadams: short Ride in a Fast MachineR. Strauss: Also sprach ZarathustraJoin us for the world premiere of the second film in our HD odyssey series–this time focused on our planet. with striking images taken from NAsA missions to Earth's orbit and accompanied by strauss' epic tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra.

Carmina Buranamay 18, 2012, 7 pm

hans graf, conductorhouston Symphony Chorusmiles hoffman, host

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with Your support… more than 500,000 houstonians will enjoy the symphony this year. our Classical, Pops, Family and Holiday concert series will continue to feature the world’s best musicians and guest artists, inspiring as they entertain. our free concerts, master classes, competitions and small-ensemble recitals, broadcasts and more will bring the joy of music to every corner of Houston. our student concerts and music education programs will introduce symphonic music to more than 35,000 children from 20 school districts, in turn helping them succeed in class while building self-esteem.

Music gives voice and wings to the human spirit, but it cannot survive without your generosity.

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Thank you to our corporate partners.The generous support of our corporate partners allows the Houston symphony to reach new heights in our music, our education and our special events.

The Houston symphony has a team of professionals dedicated to managing corporate relationships, and they will be pleased to answer your questions.Please call (713) 337-8520 for details. Thank you to our 2010–2011 season sponsors:

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