The Houston Symphony announced that Hollywood veteran Victor Garber will host the Centennial season-ending Pops weekend, Symphonic Spectacular! See the Music, this weekend, May 23, 24 and 25. The recognizable Garber has appeared in multiple popular television programs and movies including the current "Sleepy Hollow" and "The Good Wife" along with the award-winning spy drama from the early 2000s "Alias" with actress Jennifer Garner. His film credits include Argo, Legally Blonde, Titanic and many others.
In May, Garber will guide Houston Symphony audiences through Symphonic Spectacular! See the Music, acting as host and narrator for a unique concert experience that will blend high-definition video, stills and animation with the world's most beloved symphonic music. Images ranging from nature to outer space, and everything in between, will be enhanced by stunning lights and theatrical effects, while accompanied by thrilling musical works including "1812 Overture" and "Flight of the Bumblebee." As the creative brainchild of Houston Symphony Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski and Producer Elliott Forrest, the concert's music and imagery provide an experience that is at times stirring, poignant, hilarious and inspiring.
The concert weekend was originally announced in January 2013 with actress Sigourney Weaver as host. However in March 2014, Weaver was called to duty in a new film project that conflicted with the Houston dates.
CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL POPS AT JONES HALL SERIES
Jones Hall
615 Louisiana St.
Houston, TX 77002
Friday, May 23, 2014, 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 24, 2014, 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 25, 2014, 7:30 PM
Symphonic Spectacular! See the Music
With Host Victor Garber
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Victor Garber, host
Elliott Forrest, producer
Tickets from $29
About the Houston Symphony
During the 2013-14 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, please visit www.houstonsymphony.org or call 713-224-7575.
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