Welcome the Year of the Snake with the NY Phil and stellar guest artists.

Make a night of it! Join us for the entire Lunar New Year Gala Evening, including a cocktail reception, prime concert seating, and festive dinner with NY Phil artists. Learn more.

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Lunar New Year

David Geffen Hall

Experience the chilling and thrilling opera of the 20th century, "Duke Bluebeard’s Castle," presented by the Houston Symphony under the baton of Music Director Juraj Valčuha. This concert promises an evening filled with suspense, psychological thrills, and the astonishing theatrical power of a story that begins with a dark, mysterious castle and unfolds into a tale of secrets and blood-stained surprises. Perfect for those seeking an Anti-Valentine’s activity, this opera combines sketchy characters, blood, and gore for an unforgettable experience.

The concert will also feature musical highlights from other landmark operas of the 20th and 21st centuries, setting the stage for an immersive journey through opera's most captivating stories. World-renowned singers, including baritone Gábor Bretz as Bluebeard and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Judith, will bring this haunting story to life with their powerful performances.

This exclusive event is currently available to subscribers only, offering them savings, priority seating, presale access to special events, and more. Mark your calendars for this must-see performance at Jones Hall, with showings on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Select your subscription package today and join the Houston Symphony for a season of music that promises to be both thrilling and unforgettable.

U. Chin

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Feb 11, 2025

Lunar New Year · New York Philharmonic

15 - 16 Feb, 2025

Duke Bluebeard’s Castle · Houston Symphony

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