Running Time:
5:00-7:00 pm

Bold musical expression, inspired by the human experience, takes center stage in “OUTSPOKEN”— featuring the full 40-piece chamber orchestra on November 2nd, at The Church of St. John the Divine. Led by GRAMMY-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta, be captivated by the world premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff‘s No Grit No Pearl, a ROCO-commissioned work celebrating resilience, and Juan Pablo Contreras‘ vibrant Alma Monarca, another world premiere commissioned by ROCO—honoring his family and the tradition of Día de los Muertos.

Violinists Scott St. John and Brian Lewis feature in John Novacek‘s spirited showpiece, Three Rags for two violins and orchestra, and the evening wraps up with the Texas premiere of Franz Schubert’s Death and the Maiden, reimagined by Andy Stein, ushering the journey into a realm beyond.

Enjoy a night out for you, and music education and childcare for the kids, with ROCOrooters! Providing over 5 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.

This performance will also be livestreamed free at ROCO.org, Facebook, and YouTube.

Location

The Church of St. John the Divine
2450 River Oaks Boulevard
Houston, TX, USA
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Program

JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Scott St. John & Brian Lewis, violin

John Novacek: Three Rags, for 2 violins and orchestra
I. Intoxication
II. 4th Street Drag 
III. Full Stride Ahead

Jonathan Leshnoff: No Grit No Pearl
ROCO Co-Commissioned World Premiere

Juan Pablo Contreras: Alma Monarca, celebrating Day of the Dead
ROCO Commissioned World Premiere

Franz Schubert/Andy Stein: Death and the Maiden
ROCO Texas Premiere