Embark on a magical journey with the Houston Symphony as they present "Hansel and Gretel & Don Quixote," a concert that promises to whisk you away to a world of fairy tales, legends, and adventure. Under the baton of Music Director Juraj Valčuha, this enchanting performance will feature Wagner’s majestic "Tannhäuser Overture," evoking images of gleaming castles and valiant knights, alongside the whimsical melodies of Humperdinck’s "Hansel and Gretel," guiding you from once upon a time to a joyous happily ever after. The grand finale brings to life the colorful and sometimes comical exploits of Miguel de Cervantes’s iconic Man of La Mancha in Strauss’s action-packed "Don Quixote." This vivid portrayal will spotlight the exceptional talents of Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith and Principal Viola Joan DerHovsepian, immersing you in the whimsical world of knights, magicians, and giants, with a memorable encounter featuring an army of sheep, humorously depicted by the orchestra’s bleating woodwinds and brass.

This concert series is set to captivate audiences at Jones Hall with performances scheduled for November 1, 2, and 3, 2024. Each concert offers a unique opportunity to experience the magic of storytelling through music, promising an unforgettable evening for subscribers who have the exclusive first pick on tickets. Join the Houston Symphony for a spellbinding adventure that celebrates the power of music to transport us to fantastical realms and the depths of human imagination.

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Hansel and Gretel & Don Quixote

Jones Hall

This lunchtime programme takes us into the magical world of Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel, courtesy of Rossini and Engelbert Humperdinck. Rossini wrote La Cenerentola when he was 25 years old, following the success of The Barber of Seville, and its overture is characteristically vivid and tuneful. Humperdinck's response to Hansel and Gretel -- the German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm -- is illuminating and this 5-movement Suite, brought together by the American conductor Gerard Schwarz, includes The Witch's Ride, The Gingerbread House, The Witch's Waltz and finally to A Dream Pantomime.

BBC Radio 3 Summer Invitation Series 2024: Concert 3

Belfast

### Special Event: An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma

**Date:** Wednesday, August 7, 2024  
**Time:** 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM  
**Venue:** Walk Festival Hall, 3330 W. Cody Lane, Teton Village, WY 83025, United States  
**Cost:** $250 (This event is sold out. Please call the Box Office at 307.733.1128 to make a ticket request and be added to the waitlist.)

Join us for a spectacular evening at the Grand Teton Music Festival featuring the world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. This special event, conducted by Sir Donald Runnicles, promises an unforgettable musical experience. The program includes:

- **Humperdinck:** Prelude to Hänsel und Gretel
- **Villa-Lobos:** Bachianas brasileiras No. 1
- **Haydn:** Concerto for Cello in C Major

This event is in celebration of Walk Festival Hall’s 50th Anniversary and is supported by our corporate partner, Pearls by Shari.

**Organizer:** Grand Teton Music Festival  
**Contact Information:**  
- **Phone:** 307.733.1128  
- **Email:** ticketoffice@gtmf.org  

**Note:** Please purchase tickets directly from our site and not from an unauthorized ticket reseller. Programs and guest artists are subject to change.

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma

Walk Festival Hall

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony's enchanting "Sounds of the Season" concert. This festive event is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the First Church OKC, located at 131 Northwest 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States.

The evening promises to be a memorable one, starting at 6:30 PM with a complimentary hot chocolate bar to warm your spirits. Attendees will also have the opportunity to complete their holiday shopping at a silent auction, with all proceeds supporting the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony.

The concert will feature a diverse selection of holiday music, including pieces by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Leroy Anderson, and more. Highlights include a special concerto designed to be performed on Christmas night and musical sleigh rides composed by five different composers, offering a unique auditory journey through the season's joy.

The program includes:
- HUMPERDINCK: Gingerbread Waltz from Hansel and Gretel
- CORELLI: Concerto grosso in G minor, "Christmas Concerto"
- LEROY ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride
- FREDERICK DELIUS: Sleigh Ride
- PROKOFIEV: Troika
- W.A. MOZART: Sleigh Ride
- TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA/arr. Bob Philips: A selection of holiday classics

Under the baton of Music Director & Conductor Kaleb Benda, alongside the talented Musicians of the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony, this concert is set to be a heartwarming event that celebrates the essence of the holiday season.

Admission is free, and the concert will last approximately 90 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. For more information about parking, entry, seating, and more, please visit the Concert FAQ Page. Don't miss this opportunity to ring in the holiday season with an evening of spectacular music and community cheer.

Sounds of the Season

First Church

Winner of the Concerto Prize at the 2024 BBC Music Magazine Awards, Bomsori Kim brings her virtuosic storytelling to two spellbinding violin works distilled from great operas: Waxman’s famous Carmen Fantasy and Wieniawski’s wickedly entertaining fantasy on themes from Gounod’s Faust. Complementing these performances, Marios Papadopoulos conducts Humperdinck’s glowing prelude to Hänsel and Gretel and Dvořák’s thrilling Symphony No. 8, a supreme marriage of immediacy and architectural brilliance.

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Events

Upcoming events

Dec 14, 2024

Sounds of the Season · Oklahoma Chamber Symphony

Apr 10, 2025

Dvořák Eight · Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

1 - 3 Nov, 2024

Hansel and Gretel & Don Quixote · Houston Symphony

Aug 21, 2024

BBC Radio 3 Summer Invitation Series 2024: Concert 3 · Ulster Orchestra

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