Houston’s 40-piece chamber orchestra, ROCO, continued its Season 21 with Fragrant Memories, led by conductor Mei-Ann Chen and featuring three world premieres, two contemporary works, and a Beethoven symphony constructed from sketches. Serving as guest concertmaster and soloist was Laura Frautschi. True to form, ROCO once again proved itself a premier ensemble in more ways than one.
ROCO’s Maverick Maestro Alecia Lawyer Is Texas Legislature Certified and a Classical Pioneer — Keeping the Music Innovative – PaperCity
Alecia Lawyer doesn’t just play the oboe. She plays with expectations. The Houston-based musician and founder of River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) has built an orchestra known as much for its daring spirit as its musical excellence. Now, she’s leading ROCO into its 21st season with a new honor that underscores her impact on Texas’s cultural landscape.
Get To Know: Brook Ferguson & Rebecca Powell Garfield!
Ahead of Saturday’s Unchambered Series opener, we asked flutists Brook Ferguson and Rebecca Powell Garfield a few burning questions—read on to learn how they each got started with music, plus discover some of their faves, and more!
ROCO on the Go at Houston Hospice: Choose Your Musical Adventure
Thanks to ROCO on the Go supporters: Kathy and Ed Segner · Douglas and Cathy Selman · JoDee and Cliff Wright · Vivie O’Sullivan · Nancy Brown · Mary McBeth · Alexander, Bent, & Chi-Chi Johansen · Mary Ann and Mark Miller · Sharon Ley Lietzow · Mike Stude · Strake Foundation Choose your own…
ROCO’s ‘Feels Like Home’ showcases premieres and Emilie Mayer’s rediscovered Symphony No. 4 – EarRelevant
ROCO’s ‘Feels Like Home’ featured four world premieres, a Texas premiere, and Emilie Mayer’s rediscovered Symphony No. 4, led by Delyana Lazarova. Source: ROCO’s ‘Feels Like Home’ showcases premieres and Emilie Mayer’s rediscovered Symphony No. 4 | EarRelevant ROCO, a 40-piece chamber orchestra in Houston, continued its Season 21 with four ROCO-commissioned world premieres and…
Houston’s Party Of The Future — ROCO Turns Artechouse Into an AI and Light Wonderland – PaperCity
Houston’s ROCO is always creative when searching out a location for its annual gala that follows the professional chamber orchestra’s season-opening concert. But perhaps none was more awe-inspiring than the visually resplendent evening at Artechouse, a pioneering venue for digital and experiential art.
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.
This Houstonian you might not know is now one of Texas’ official state musicians – Houston Chronicle
The Texas Commission on the Arts recently announced the Texas State Legislature’s 2025 appointment to the position of State Musician-Classical, which was awarded to one familiar face in Houston’s creative scene: Alecia Lawyer. She is the founder, artistic director and principal oboist of ROCO, a professional music ensemble that has been a trailblazer and arts disrupter who is leading in the sector in innovation.
That ROCO Feeling: A Season of the Senses – Arts and Culture Texas
A ROCO concert can hit all the senses at once…the production value of each concert is extremely high and the attention to every detail sets ROCO apart.
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.
