Anthony Parnther leads ROCO in World Premieres by Patricia Leonard and Gala Flagello, Dvořák’s ‘New World Symphony,’ and Duke Ellington’s ‘New World A-Comin.’
ROCO Premieres Companion Piece to Messiaen’s Masterpiece Quartet in Texas Southern University Debut
ROCO Connections presents “Quartet for All Time” at Texas Southern University’s newly renovated Charles P. Rhinehart auditorium.
Brass Meets Brew: ROCO’s Brass Quintet Serves Up Live Music and Merriment at Saint Arnold Brewing Company
ROCO welcomes the new year with a festive evening of favorite tunes, camaraderie, craft brews, and tasty bites at Beer & Brass.
Try Instruments, Savor Wines, and “Make a Joyful Noise” with ROCO at Padre’s Wine Bar
Guided by ROCO’s professional musicians, adults can try all of the instruments—from winds and brass to strings and percussion—all while socializing and enjoying food and wine.
ROCO Brings Back Silent Film-Era Comedy and Drama with Live Score Performances at River Oaks Theatre
Andrew Earle Simpson conducts Buster Keaton’s The General at the River Oaks Theatre, April 2025 (Rolando Ramon) HOUSTON, TX – ROCO’s Connections Series returns to the recently renovated River Oaks Theatre this fall for FROM SILENCE TO SOUND, featuring another night of live music at the cinema. On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., acclaimed silent film composer and conductor Andrew Earle…
ROCO Continues 21st Season with the World Premiere of 2 Reimagined Classics and a New Work by Emmy-Winning Composer, John Wineglass
Leaning into ROCO’s annual celebration of Day of the Dead, its Season 21 Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert Series continues with FRAGRANT MEMORIES – a concert steeped in remembrance, resilience, and sonic storytelling, conducted by Artistic Partner Mei-Ann Chen
ROCO Unchambered Concert Series opens at St. Philip’s with Flutists Brook Ferguson and Rebecca Powell Garfield
Lauded for its intimate performance settings and musician-curated programming that spotlights instrument families, ROCO’s Unchambered Series opens with flutists Brook Ferguson and Rebecca Powell Garfield, showcasing a versatile sound spectrum at St. Philip Presbyterian Church.
ROCO Launches its 21st Season with “Feels Like Home,” featuring 3 world premiere commissions and a symphony rediscovered
ROCO returns this fall in full force to kick off its 21st season, The Season of the Senses. With new sounds to be heard, felt, seen, and savored, the 40-piece chamber orchestra opens the season with ROCO In Concert: Feels Like Home–a back-to-back concert weekend led by Artistic Partner Delyana Lazarova. With three commissioned world premieres and a powerful symphony rediscovered, the weekend will set the tone for a season driven by human connections and bold discovery.
ROCO’s Alecia Lawyer appointed as inaugural 2025 Texas State Classical Musician
Alecia Lawyer, Founder, Artistic Director, and Principal Oboist of ROCO, is honored by the Texas Commission on the Arts as the inaugural 2025 Texas State Classical Musician.
Announcing Season 2025-2026
Driven by new artistic collaborations and adding performances in even more unique venues, ROCO’s bold 21st season is meant to be heard, felt, seen, and savored. “Season of the Senses” presents evocative new works and immersive soundscapes by the great composers of our time, paired with reimagined classics in a wide variety of spaces.
Coming Soon: Season 2025-2026!
Stay tuned: All the details of Season 2025-2026 will be unveiled soon! Driven by new artistic collaborations and adding performances in even more unique venues, ROCO’s bold 21st season is meant to be heard, felt, seen, and savored.
Announcing Season 20!
ROCO—Houston’s 40-piece professional chamber orchestra focused on innovative concerts, multidisciplinary collaborations, and engaging community-centric initiatives—announces its landmark 20th season. The season introduces new collaborative partners and new concert venues and celebrates a milestone in the ensemble’s commitment to commissioning and premiering new works.
