ROCO embarks on its 22nd season with Eyes on the Horizon, an opening weekend featuring two world premiere commissions in back-to-back performances conducted by Artistic Partner Delyana Lazarova. Performances take place Friday, Sep. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre and Saturday, Sep. 26, at 5:00 p.m. at The Church of St. John the Divine.
The program begins with Jonathan Peters‘ Sonus Colorum, an orchestral meditation on color in sound, before moving into two multimedia world premieres that explore the connections between sight, sound, and perspective. Leanna Primiani’s multimedia concerto VISIONS explores the lenses through which we see the world and how perception shapes our understanding of ourselves and those around us. Composer and saxophonist Alison Shearer features in her own new work, The Light Paintings, inspired by abstract artwork created by her late father, acclaimed LIFE photojournalist John Shearer. The evening concludes with The Godfather trilogy composer Nino Rota‘s rarely performed Symphony No. 3 in C Major.
This performance will also be livestreamed free at ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.
ROCOrooters
will be available during Saturday’s performance, offering a one-of-a-kind music education and childcare experience tailored for young concertgoers. Children will enjoy a fun-filled music lesson, a trip into the concert hall, and up to 5 hours of supervision by certified childcare professionals, while caregivers enjoy the concert and a date night! Register Now!
Following Saturday’s concert at 7:30 p.m. is ROCO Revelry at ARTECHOUSE Houston—an immersive celebration of art, music, and technology featuring interactive installations, culinary experiences, and a special appearance by Houston fashion legend Chloe Dao.
Tickets
Free Seating Reservations will be available at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 24
Location
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Program
Delyana Lazarova, ROCO Artistic Partner & Conductor
Alison Shearer, Composer & Saxophone Soloist
Jonathan Peters
Sonus Colorum (The Sound of Colors)
Alison Shearer
The Light Paintings
ROCO Commissioned World Premiere
Leanna Primiani
VISIONS
World Premiere
Commissioned by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, in partnership with the League of American Orchestras and American Composers Orchestra
Nina Rota
Symphony No. 3 in C Major
Sponsored by
The Albert & Margaret Alkek Foundation
