Upcoming events.
The San Antonio Philharmonic presents: Brahms and Dvorak
Led by Canadian conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni, this program centers around celebrated Romantic composers and friends Brahms and Dvorák. Following Brahms’ powerful and emotional Tragic Overture, the esteemed San Antonio Mastersingers will be featured in the composer’s settings of poetry by Schiller and Hölderlin. Cellist Sterling Elliott, 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition, enthralls with Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, one of the greatest cello concertos of all time.
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents: Jennifer Higdon, Kevin Day, and Mahler 5
In partnership with the International Trombone Festival and Texas Christian University, The FWSO’s season finale goes out with a blast, spotlighting the brass instruments of the orchestra. Music Director Robert Spano will lead the ensemble in a brand-new double concerto for trombone and piano titled DEPARTURES by Texas Christian University alumnus Kevin Day, as well as Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon’s river sings a song to trees. For the big finish: Mahler’s Symphony No. 5.
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents: Jennifer Higdon, Kevin Day, and Mahler 5
In partnership with the International Trombone Festival and Texas Christian University, The FWSO’s season finale goes out with a blast, spotlighting the brass instruments of the orchestra. Music Director Robert Spano will lead the ensemble in a brand-new double concerto for trombone and piano titled DEPARTURES by Texas Christian University alumnus Kevin Day, as well as Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon’s river sings a song to trees. For the big finish: Mahler’s Symphony No. 5.
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents: Jennifer Higdon, Kevin Day, and Mahler 5
In partnership with the International Trombone Festival and Texas Christian University, The FWSO’s season finale goes out with a blast, spotlighting the brass instruments of the orchestra. Music Director Robert Spano will lead the ensemble in a brand-new double concerto for trombone and piano titled DEPARTURES by Texas Christian University alumnus Kevin Day, as well as Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon’s river sings a song to trees. For the big finish: Mahler’s Symphony No. 5.
The Highland Park Chorale, Highland Park Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, and Orchestra present: the Berlioz Requiem
A magnificent exhibition of sound, sight, and spirit—the Grande Messe des Morts of Hector Berlioz stretches emotion and passion to extremes. This larger-than-life experience is an overwhelming realization of the hallowed liturgical Requiem text.
The Texas Ballet Theater Presents: Beauty and the Beast
Hearts will melt as a hideous beast and a young maiden discover that love transcends and ultimately transforms outward appearances in this much beloved fairy tale.
The Texas Ballet Theater Presents: Beauty and the Beast
Hearts will melt as a hideous beast and a young maiden discover that love transcends and ultimately transforms outward appearances in this much beloved fairy tale.
The Texas Ballet Theater Presents: Beauty and the Beast
Hearts will melt as a hideous beast and a young maiden discover that love transcends and ultimately transforms outward appearances in this much beloved fairy tale.
Performing at Winspear Opera House & Bass Performance Hall.
The Texas Ballet Theater Presents: Beauty and the Beast
Hearts will melt as a hideous beast and a young maiden discover that love transcends and ultimately transforms outward appearances in this much beloved fairy tale.
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents: Die Walküre and Sibelius’ Sixth
Die Walküre is the second of Wagner’s four-opera Ring cycle. The first act narrates the tale of a forbidden romance with Wagnerian grandeur and themes that call the cycle’s other operas and characters to mind. FWSO Music Director Robert Spano leads the orchestra and star vocalists in a special concert version of this act, preceded by Sibelius’ Symphony No. 6, which the composer poetically described as “cold spring water” and the “scent of first snow.”
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents: Die Walküre and Sibelius’ Sixth
Die Walküre is the second of Wagner’s four-opera Ring cycle. The first act narrates the tale of a forbidden romance with Wagnerian grandeur and themes that call the cycle’s other operas and characters to mind. FWSO Music Director Robert Spano leads the orchestra and star vocalists in a special concert version of this act, preceded by Sibelius’ Symphony No. 6, which the composer poetically described as “cold spring water” and the “scent of first snow.”
Fine Arts Chamber Players
This concert will be Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Central Commons. Registration is open.
The reading of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved children’s tale The Little Prince is intertwined with music by Amy Beach in this program designed especially for young listeners and those new to the world of classical music. Hallam Family Concerts Artistic Director Emily Levin will narrate.
Program Title: Among the Stars
Amy Beach’s Theme and Variations for Flute and String Quartet, Op. 80
Performers:
Ebonee Thomas, flute
Eunice Keem and Hyorim Han, violin
Sarah Sung, viola
Minji Kim, cello
Emily Levin, narrator
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents: Die Walküre and Sibelius’ Sixth
Die Walküre is the second of Wagner’s four-opera Ring cycle. The first act narrates the tale of a forbidden romance with Wagnerian grandeur and themes that call the cycle’s other operas and characters to mind. FWSO Music Director Robert Spano leads the orchestra and star vocalists in a special concert version of this act, preceded by Sibelius’ Symphony No. 6, which the composer poetically described as “cold spring water” and the “scent of first snow.”
Die Hindemith-Reise, Program 2-Totality
Recital of music of Hindemith and Devienne
Brenton Caldwell, Viola
Benjamin Loeb, piano
Ebonee Thomas, flute
University of Texas at Arlington, Irons Recital Hall
Austin Flute Festival 2024
FRIDAY Schedule - Virtual: Concerts and classes will be streamed on zoom.
6:00-7:00 PM
Class: Poses for the Practice Room: Yoga for Flutists with Seetha Shivaswamy
7:00-8:00 PM
Recital: Raise Their Voices: Celebrating Female Composers with Allison Parramore, Hayley Grainger and Irina Lupines
8:00-8:30 PM
Class: Improvising with Tone Color - a Color Coded Guide with Vic Wheeler
SATURDAY Schedule - in person at Huston-Tillotson University
8:30 AM - 7PM
Registration Table open - renew membership, get tickets, and MORE!
Location: Jackson-Moody (JM) Lobby
9 AM - 6PM
Visit the Exhibitors! Stop by to try out flutes, get a tune-up to your own flute, learn about flute camps, try new flute accessories, and more!
Location: JM 104
10 AM - NOON
Competition: Young Artist Competition Final Rounds - Junior, Senior
Location: Chapel
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Class: Improving Intonation Through Improvisation. Presented by Vic Wheeler
Location: JM 200 (Lecture Hall)
Noon -1 PM
Grab lunch on your own or spend more time visiting the vendors!
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Competition: Young Artist Competition Final Round - Collegiate
Location: Chapel
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Workshop: Musical Sidequests: Tone Development through Film & Video Game Tunes with Nicole Elkins & Dr. Adrienne Tedjamulia Read
Location: JM 200
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Concert: Brick by Brick: Building Community Through Collaboration - Adelante Winds
Location: Chapel
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Masterclass: Collegiate YAC winner and Piccolo Masterclass winners with Ebonee Thomas
Location: JM 200
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Concert: Kristen Stoner, flute
Location: Chapel
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Workshop: Flute Maintenance and Repair, with Thomas Horter
Location: JM 200
5:00 - 5:40 PM
Masterclass: Junior & Senior YAC winners with Dr. Hilary Janysek Piña
Location: JM 200
6:00 - 6:30 PM
Concert: Austin Flute Choir, featuring soloist Megan Cho, conducted by Isaac Medina
Location: Chapel
6:30 - 7:00 PM
Concert: Austin Youth Flute Choir, conducted by Becca Poole
Location: Chapel
7:00 - 7:30 PM
Awards, Raffle, & Thank Yous
Location: Chapel
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Headliner Concert: Ebonee Thomas
Location: Chapel
The Dallas Opera Presents: Romeo and Juliet by Gounod
The Montague and Capulet families have been feuding in Verona for hundreds of years. But when Romeo meets Juliet at a masked ball, they fall innocently, and tragically, in love. Shakespeare’s greatest love story takes on new life with Gounod’s rapturously romantic score. Its stunning melodies, grand choruses—and the Dallas Opera debut of Golda Schultz—will leave you wondering “Did my heart love till now?”
The Dallas Opera's National Vocal Competition
See and hear the best-of-the-best young talent compete on the Winspear stage for a chance to be discovered. Finalists will perform with The Dallas Opera Orchestra as they compete against singers from across the country, many of whom are already appearing with national opera companies. Attendees are invited to join the action by voting for the “People’s Choice Award” winner of the evening!
The Dallas Opera Presents: Romeo and Juliet by Gounod
The Montague and Capulet families have been feuding in Verona for hundreds of years. But when Romeo meets Juliet at a masked ball, they fall innocently, and tragically, in love. Shakespeare’s greatest love story takes on new life with Gounod’s rapturously romantic score. Its stunning melodies, grand choruses—and the Dallas Opera debut of Golda Schultz—will leave you wondering “Did my heart love till now?”
Patrick Hughes: Annual(?) Leap Day Concert
Ebonee Thomas, flute
Tom Hale, horn
Tom Burritt, percussion
Colette Valentine, piano
UT Horn Choir
PROGRAM
To be selected from...
Paul Basler-Dance Fool, Dance!
Lauren Bernofsky-Two Latin Dances
James Butt-Suite for Horn
Eric Ewazen-Dance
Brett Kroening-Blast Off! (world premiere)
Robert Litton-Rip!
Ricardo Matosinhos-Heptafunk
Anthony Plog-Horn Sonata (consortium premiere)
The Dallas Opera Presents: Elektra by Richard Strauss
From the Dallas Opera:
Tormented by the death of her father at the hands of her mother, Elektra has only one thing in mind—revenge. When her brother Orest returns seething with vengeance, the siblings stage their bloody coup.
This 90-minute edge-of-your-seat retelling of the classic Greek myth is Richard Strauss at his most riveting and famed duo Sir David McVicar and John Macfarlane at their most thrilling.
https://dallasopera.org/performance/elektra/
The Dallas Opera Presents: Elektra by Richard Strauss
Tormented by the death of her father at the hands of her mother, Elektra has only one thing in mind—revenge. When her brother Orest returns seething with vengeance, the siblings stage their bloody coup.
This 90-minute edge-of-your-seat retelling of the classic Greek myth is Richard Strauss at his most riveting and famed duo Sir David McVicar and John Macfarlane at their most thrilling.
The Dallas Opera Presents: Elektra by Richard Strauss
From the Dallas Opera:
Tormented by the death of her father at the hands of her mother, Elektra has only one thing in mind—revenge. When her brother Orest returns seething with vengeance, the siblings stage their bloody coup.
This 90-minute edge-of-your-seat retelling of the classic Greek myth is Richard Strauss at his most riveting and famed duo Sir David McVicar and John Macfarlane at their most thrilling.
https://dallasopera.org/performance/elektra/
The Dallas Opera Presents: Elektra by Richard Strauss
From the Dallas Opera:
Tormented by the death of her father at the hands of her mother, Elektra has only one thing in mind—revenge. When her brother Orest returns seething with vengeance, the siblings stage their bloody coup.
This 90-minute edge-of-your-seat retelling of the classic Greek myth is Richard Strauss at his most riveting and famed duo Sir David McVicar and John Macfarlane at their most thrilling.
https://dallasopera.org/performance/elektra/
Event Three
Miró Quartet & Friends
https://music.utexas.edu/events/3952-miro-quartet-friends
Buy tickets: https://butlerschoolofmusic.thundertix.com/events/215313
Program:
Joseph Haydn
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77, No. 1
Ralph Vaughan Williams
On Wenlock Edge
Claude Debussy, arr. Graeme Steel Johnson
Afternoon of a Faun
Maurice Ravel
Introduction and Allegro
Tamar Sanikidze, piano
Joseph Oparamanuike, tenor
Ebonee Thomas, flute
Johnathan Gunn, clarinet
Joel Braun, bass
Mallory McHenry, harp
Bates Recital Hall, Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin
Event Four
Guest Artist, Texas Tech University-Flute recital and Masterclass
Allen Theatre, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/news-events/calendar.php
Event Two
Voices of Change-contemporary chamber music works. Ligeti-Six Bagatelles
https://www.voicesofchange.org/events
Caruth Auditorium, Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas
Event One
Music and memories to celebrate the life and work of my beloved teacher and mentor, Claire Johnson. Performances by flutists Terri Sanchez, Kara Kirkendoll, and Ebonee Thomas.
Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company-625 Digital Drive Ste 300, Plano TX 75075
RSVP: francesorteza@flute4u.com