Delayana Lazarova conductor (credit: Marco Borggreve) Source: Delyana Lazarova and ROCO deliver courageous premieres and a Beethoven ‘Seventh’ of rare brilliance | EarRelevant HOUSTON CONCERT REVIEW: ROCO February 8, 2025 “Courageous” The Church of St. John the Divine Houston, Texas – USA ROCO. Delyana Lazarova, conductor; Clarice Assad, performer; Lara Downes, piano soloist; Houston Youth…
Meet ROCO, the orchestra that might be Houston’s most risk-taking arts group – Houston Chronicle
ROCO performing at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Animation by James Templeton. Credit: Rolando Ramon Celebrating its 20th anniversary, ROCO continues its clever use of tech, programming that ranges from Beethoven to Ellington, and an emphasis on the music of women and composers of color. By Chris Vognar, Correspondent Feb 7, 2025 Alecia Lawyer is having a…
Violinist Nicole Cherry Honors Black Composers at ROCO Concert – Forward Times
Source: Violinist Nicole Cherry Honors Black Composers at River Oaks Chamber Orchestra Concert Terrance Turner, Staff Writer ROCO Concertmaster Scott St. John and Dr. Nicole Cherry The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) brings together musicians from all over the United States and Canada, working to ensure that classical music remains a living, breathing art form.…
ROCO’s 20th Season Is Here – Great Day Houston
As ROCO celebrates its 20th season, founder, Artistic Director, and oboe player Alecia Lawyer shares what’s in store. Source: ROCO’s 20th Season Is Here Great Day Houston Published: 12:57 PM CDT October 15, 2024 HOUSTON — Did you know that classical music can improve memory, reduce stress, and boost overall mental well-being? Studies have shown…
Houston orchestra hits all the right notes at 20th anniversary gala – CultureMap Houston
In a night filled with melodies and milestones, ROCO — rhymes with loco — celebrated its 20th anniversary with grandeur at its Revelry Gala on Sept. 28 at Houston’s newest luxury hotspot, The Thompson Hotel. Source: Houston orchestra hits all the right notes at 20th anniversary gala By Joel Luks Oct 7, 2024 | 11:30…
Rapturous Concert at a Historic Church Turns Into a Posh Party, Highlighting the Power of Classical Music and Houston’s Own ROCO – PaperCity
When the final note of ROCO’s 20th anniversary “Revelry” gala concert was played, the response was rapturous. Source: Rapturous Concert at a Historic Church Turns Into a Posh Party, Highlighting the Power of Classical Music and Houston’s Own ROCO The Most Listened to Classical Station in America Adds Some Extra Music Clout BY Shelby Hodge // 10.02.24…
Out of this world: Houston’s ROCO launches season with world premieres and “The Planets” – EarRelevant
Source: Out of this world: Houston’s ROCO launches season with world premieres and “The Planets” | EarRelevant CONCERT REVIEW: ROCO September 28, 2024 The Church of St. John the Divine Houston, Texas – USA ROCO (River Oaks Chamber Orchestra), Mei-Ann Chen, conductor; Steven Newberry, organ; Fred Child, emcee. Mark BULLER: John the Revelator Viet CUONG:…
ROCO Turns 20 With New Faces, Spaces – Houston Press
Delyana Lazarova is one of the newest faces ROCO’s audiences will see this year. Photo by Violeta Alvarez ROCO turns 20 this year and will continue in its tradition of offering the most fun with chamber music for the 2024-25 season. Themed “ROCO 20,” the season is marked by new faces and exciting milestones. Source:…
ROCO celebrates its 20th season with world premieres and creative collaborations – EarRelevant
ROCO in a 2019 concert led by conductor Mei-Ann Chen. (credit: Ray Kuglar, Blueprint Film Co) Source: ROCO celebrates its 20th season with world premieres and creative collaborations | EarRelevant HOUSTON EarRelevant Staff | 10 SEP 2024 HOUSTON, Texas— Houston’s 40-piece professional chamber orchestra, ROCO, is set to launch its 20th season, a landmark year for the ensemble…
ROCO to accompany classic silent film ‘The General’ at renovated River Oaks Theatre – Houston Chronicle
The Houston chamber orchestra has a reputation for performing in non-traditional spaces and helping to bring the Buster Keaton movie to life is the latest example By Cary Darling, Staff Writer | Aug 6, 2024 The Houston chamber orchestra ROCO (formerly the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra) is known for taking its music well outside traditional venues…
The performing arts company breaking every convention in the book … and winning – ArtsHub Australia
A performing arts company has broken away from some of its most sacred rules bringing it both critical acclaim and throngs of loyal audiences. Source: The performing arts company breaking every convention in the book … and winning JO PICKUP | 10 JUL 2024 When ArtsHub first meets ROCO chamber orchestra Founder and Artistic Director…
Young composers get their works performed by Houston orchestra – Houston Public Media
Loki KarunaROCO, led by conductor Mei-Ann Chen, reads through the works of the participating composers for the League of American Orchestra’s EarShot Readings program at the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. ROCO teamed up with the American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras to workshop new pieces by…
