Allow yourself to be engulfed by the beautiful pairing of percussionist Matt McClung and violinist Maureen Nelson’s music. The ROCO performance “Stolen Moments,” taking place Feb. 12, showcases how wonderfully the two musicians and their instruments complement one another. McClung has quite the diverse musical background and has performed on numerous stages spanning the globe.…
Archives for January 2017
British dance rhythms from a composer suitable for royalty
During ROCO concerts, listeners might encounter composers they’ve never heard of. Part of the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra experience is to discover exceptional music that doesn’t get love in mainstream programs. A works by Welsh composer William Mathias will be featured in the upcoming ROCO Brass Quintet concerts on Jan. 27 at MATCH and Jan.…
Enriching the hospital environment: ROCO at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers
One of ROCO’s most valuable partnerships is with the Houston Zoo, the venue where we stage our yearly “Peter and the Wolf” with Interactive Theater. The performances also raise awareness about the zoo’s wolf conservation efforts. Shows at the Houston Zoo are set for Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2, 3 and 4 pm. This year, we’re…
Virtuosic music and artistic vulnerability: This and much more with Alecia Lawyer
Things you didn’t know about Alecia Lawyer: She lived in France and was a storytime docent at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Ahead of the Gallery Concerts at MFAH on Jan. 7-8, we chat with Alecia about pairing music by André Caplet, Émile Paladilhe and Stanislas Verroust with the art works currently on display as…