ROCO launches its 21st season and Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert Series with Feels Like Home—a back-to-back concert weekend led by Artistic Partner Delyana Lazarova. Featuring guest concertmaster Margaret Batjer (LACO), the season opens with three world premieres and a powerful symphony rediscovered, on Friday, September 26, 7:30 pm, at Miller Outdoor Theatre and Saturday, September 27, 5:00 pm, at The Church of St. John the Divine.
ROCO Principal Clarinetist Nathan Williams steps into the spotlight in a new clarinet concertino by Season 21 Composer-In-Residence Kevin Lau titled At the Still Point of the Turning World, inspired by Williams’ work in hospice care as ROCO’s first Musicians with a Mission Manager. The orchestra then dives into GRAMMY-winning composer Starr Parodi’s Rip Tide, a newly commissioned work shaped by her personal story of loss and resilience. Composer Heather Schmidt writes an uplifting tribute to real-life husky rescues in Husky Chronicles, premiering in partnership with local shelters and rescue organizations. The concert concludes with Symphony No. 4 in B minor, the work of a pioneering yet little-known composer, and Beethoven contemporary, Emilie Mayer.
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 The Season of the Senses Soirée at ARTECHOUSE Houston—an immersive celebration of art, music, and technology featuring interactive installations, culinary experiences, and a special appearance by guitar legend Steve Vai.
Tickets
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Wish; Suggested Ticket Price is $35.
Location
The Church of St. John the Divine
2450 River Oaks Blvd
Houston, TX 77019, USA
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Program
Delyana Lazarova, ROCO Artistic Partner, conductor
Kevin Lau, Season 21 Composer In Residence
Nathan Williams, clarinet soloist
Margaret Batjer, guest concertmaster
Starr Parodi
Rip Tide
ROCO Commissioned World Premiere
Heather Schmidt
Husky Chronicles
ROCO Commissioned World Premiere
Kevin Lau
At the Still Point of the Turning World
Featuring Nathan Williams
ROCO Commissioned World Premiere
Emilie Mayer
Symphony No. 4 in B minor
Sponsored by
The Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation
