Sponsored by the Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation

ROCO’s Season 18 In Concert series wraps up with a look toward our “Future,” on April 29 at The Church of St. John the Divine! This performance will also be livestreamed free at ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live.

In a program inspired by daring creativity and artistic innovation, conductor Michelle Merrill makes her ROCO debut, leading the orchestra in the premiere of a ROCO-commissioned orchestral work by Juno award-winner Vivian Fung, Parade. Louise Farrenc’s fiery Symphony No. 1 also features, with Igor Stravinsky’s suite from the ballet Pulcinella, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Overture to the Creatures of Prometheus appropriately rounds out our 18th Season as we’re joined by Houston’s musical future: the Houston Youth Symphony!

ROCOrooters is also back in-person, offering a night out for you and music education and childcare for the kids! Providing up to 6 hours of childcare under the supervision of certified and bonded childcare professionals, our program is available during all of ROCO’s In Concert performances at The Church of St. John the Divine. Cost is $45 per child, and ages 2 months to 10 years are welcome. Free, downloadable materials will also be available, featuring themed activities for families to enjoy together while watching the livestream, for all of ROCO’s In Concert and Unchambered performances.

Download ROCOrooters activity materials!

ARTISTS

Michelle Merrill, conductor
Vivian Fung, composer
Houston Youth Symphony, guest artists

PROGRAM

Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus
Igor Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite
Vivian Fung: Parade
Louise Farrenc: Symphony No. 1

Location

The Church of St. John the Divine
The Church of St. John the Divine
River Oaks Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA
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