LA TRISTE HISTORIA and More Set for Houston Symphony's Nov 2013 Lineup

The Houston Symphony's November calendar features an exciting lineup of concerts including the world premiere of Houston Symphony commission, La Triste Historia - Animated Film + Music, a multimedia concert experience that celebrates the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead today, November 1 and November 2 and 3.

On November 14, the Symphony will partner with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to present Houston In Concert Against Hatefeaturing Emmy award-winning actress Alfre Woodard and local rapper Bun B. Both the Houston Symphony and the ADL are celebrating their centennials this year. A few days later, Megan Hilty from NBC's Smash and Sean Saves the World will perform Broadway hits with the Symphony in Luck Be A Lady on November 15, 16 and 17.

The Symphony will continue its classical subscription concerts with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 on November 21, 23 and 24 andBeethoven's Pastoral Symphony on November 29, 30 and December 1. With the return of percussion soloist Colin Currie and guest conductor Andrey Boreyko, the Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 concert is sure to be a joyful musical experience. The final concert of November will highlight the return of beloved Music Director Laureate Hans Graf along with the piano talents of Ingrid Fliter in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23.

Unless otherwise noted, all concerts take place at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana Street, in Houston's Theater District. For tickets and information, call (713) 224-7575 or visit www.houstonsymphony.org unless otherwise noted. Tickets may also be purchased at the Houston Symphony Patron Services Center in Jones Hall (Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). All programs and artists are subject to change.

WORLD PREMIERE

Friday, November 1, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday November 2, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday November 3, 2013, 2:30 p.m.

La Triste Historia - Animated Film + Music

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Ben Young Mason, producer

Duncan Copp, executive producer

Revueltas, Redes (Nets)

Moncayo, Huapango

La Triste Historia - Animated Film and Music - Houston Symphony commission, world premiere

Trigos, Symphony No. 3, Ofrenda a los meurtos

Enter the spirit of El Dia de los Muertos - the Day of the Dead - with this multimedia concert experience. Renowned Mexican composer Juan Trigos, director Ben Young Mason and executive producer Duncan Copp have paired an original and evocative orchestral work with a fantastical animated film. Follow the tragic and dreamlike tale of two young lovers, set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, which culminates in the celebration of the Day of the Dead.

Thursday, November 14, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Houston In Concert Against Hate

Robert Franz, conductor
Alfre Woodard, guest narrator

Bun B, rapper

HSPVA Chorus

In celebration and recognition of the joint Centennials of the Houston Symphony and the Anti-Defamation League, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) will present Houston In Concert Against Hate featuring the Houston Symphony.

Houston In Concert Against Hate will be an inspirational musical evening honoring the extraordinary leadership of Houston area heroes who have courageously stood up against hate, intolerance and extremism. Their stories will be told by Emmy award-winning actress Alfre Woodard and interwoven with music performed by the Houston Symphony conducted by Robert Franz during an evening that will commemorate 100 years of service by the ADL. The ADL will present its Centennial Award to Marvin D. Nathan for his contributions to fighting anti-Semitism and securing justice and fair treatment for all.

Friday, November 15, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 16, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 17, 2013, 2:30 p.m.

Luck Be A Lady

Starring Megan Hilty from NBC's Smash and Sean Saves the World

Steven Reineke, conductor

Megan Hilty, vocalist

Aaron Lazar, vocalist

Megan Hilty, the multi-talented star of NBC's Smash and Sean Saves the World, debuting in October, and Broadway musicals Wicked and 9 to 5, is taking the Houston Symphony stage to pay special tribute to the tunes made famous by stars like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Dolly Parton. Hear cherished songs "The Lady is a Tramp," "The Best is Yet to Come" and "9 to 5." The show wouldn't be complete without beloved classics "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and "New York, New York," as well as popular songs of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen and music from Ms. Hilty's upcoming album.

Thursday, November 21, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 23, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 24, 2013, 2:30 p.m.

Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4

Andrey Boreyko, conductor

Colin Currie, percussion

Wagner: Overture to The Flying Dutchman

Rouse: The Forgotten Alberich - Fantasy for Percussion and Orchestra

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

Tchaikovsky poured intense determination into his Fourth Symphony in an attempt to transcend his own life's crises. Travel through this masterpiece, from meditation to rising excitement, to joyous triumph. But first, percussion wizard Colin Currie returns to the Houston Symphony stage to lend his talent and showmanship to Christopher Rouse's The Forgotten Alberich.

Friday, November 29, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 30, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 1, 2013, 2:30 p.m.

Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony

Hans Graf, conductor

Ingrid Fliter, piano

Grieg: In Autumn

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23

Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, Pastoral

Beethoven wrote to a friend, "no one can love the country as much as I do. For surely woods, trees and rocks produce the echo that man desires to hear." The Pastoral brings you back to nature with its musical depiction of the countryside, punctuated with sweet birdsongs, the first drops of an unexpected storm, violent thunderclaps and the joyous return of the sun. Also on the program, the hummable melodies and achingly beautiful Adagio of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23, performed by Ingrid Fliter.

About the Houston Symphony: During the 2013-14 Centennial Season, the Houston Symphony celebrates its 100th year as one of America's leading orchestras with a full complement of concert, community, education, touring and recording activities. The Houston Symphony is one of the oldest performing arts organizations in Texas whose inaugural performance was held at The Majestic Theater in downtown Houston on June 21, 1913. Today, with an annual operating budget of $30.4 million, the full-time ensemble of 87 professional musicians is the largest performing arts organization in Houston, presenting more than 280 concerts for 280,000 people, including 84,000 children, annually. For tickets and more information, visit www.houstonsymphony.org or call 713-224-7575.

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