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Ars Lyrica Houston's 2025 Season: Bridging Time with Musical Masterpieces
Ars Lyrica Houston's 2025 season promises an intriguing journey through time, fusing Baroque traditions with contemporary innovations. From the harmonious blend of 'Old Meets New' to the stirring narrative of Handel's 'Theodora', and the celebration of female composers in 'Classical Collaborations', each event invites audiences to experience music's transformative power. Join Artistic Director Matthew Dirst and a host of talented performers for an unforgettable musical odyssey.
Jan 4, 2025
Share1. Old Meets New
Old Meets New expands our own favored repertoire to include contemporary as well as Baroque music for period instruments. Featuring core string players with ALH Artistic Director Matthew Dirst at the harpsichord, this program features keyboard concerti by W. F. Bach and Karol Beffa and chamber works by Jean-Marie Leclair, Gregory Spears, and Emma Kent Wine.
Jan 19, 2025
Ars Lyrica Houston
Houston, TX · Alice Pratt Brown Hall
2. Handel’s Theodora
Handel’s final masterpiece tells the story of Theodora, an early Christian martyr, who is persecuted by a corrupt and wicked Roman president. Bacchanal and piety compete in this deeply moving oratorio, which features five soloists, chorus, and orchestra. Its central message, that faith triumphs over death, is common across religious traditions.
Mar 29, 2025
Ars Lyrica Houston
Houston, TX · Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
3. Classical Collaborations
Classical Collaborations brings together the central genres of the Viennese classical “school”—concerto, sonata, symphony, and variations—while foregrounding the contributions of women to this fabled musical culture. Featured works include Marianna Martines’s Concerto in G Major for Fortepiano and Orchestra, Mozart’s “Auernhammer” Sonata in F Major (K. 376), Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 48 (“Maria Theresia”), and Josepha Auernhammer’s “Papageno Variations.”
May 23, 2025
Ars Lyrica Houston
Houston, TX · Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Conclusion
Ars Lyrica Houston’s 2025 season encapsulates a rich tapestry of musical traditions, expertly woven into performances that promise to captivate and inspire. Each event offers a unique lens through which to view the evolution of music, fostering a deeper appreciation for its timeless beauty and relevance. Whether you are a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer, these performances invite you to embark on a journey that celebrates the power of music to transcend time and culture.
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