Joann Falletta

ROCO

ROCO concludes its Connections Series and its 21st season with Sense of Mind—a bold exploration of how music and the brain intertwine. Presented first at ARTECHOUSE Houston, the performance pairs ROCO musicians with advanced technology, translating real-time neural activity into immersive visuals that react to the sound waves emitted by the musical instruments.

Designed in partnership with neuroscientists and digital artists, Neurofeedback invites audiences to consider how music moves us emotionally and how we process it biologically. The concert features guest pianist Mei Rui (Director of Music in Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center) and a newly commissioned piece by Anthony Brandt, along with visuals created by animator/illustrator Badie Khaleghian.

ROCO Connections: Sense of Mind

Artechouse Houston

### Event Description: ROCO In Concert: Luminescent

**Date and Time:** Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM  
**Location:** Brockman Hall for Opera, Houston, TX, USA  
**Sponsored by:** The Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation

ROCO proudly presents "Luminescent," a captivating concert that promises to illuminate the senses with a vibrant display of orchestral color and creativity. Under the masterful baton of conductor JoAnn Falletta, the full 40-piece chamber orchestra will perform an exquisite program featuring three world premieres and a Texas premiere.

**Program Highlights:**

1. **Richard Danielpour's Symphony in Three Movements After the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri**
   - *Movement Highlight:* Alle Soglie del Paradiso (At the Threshold of Paradise)
   - *Note:* This is the third and final movement of the symphony, offering a glimpse of paradise.

2. **Conni Ellisor's A Woman Without Apology**
   - *Description:* A bold and empowering piece, commissioned by a consortium and making its world premiere.

3. **Astor Piazzolla's Tangazo**
   - *Description:* An edgy and dynamic tango that will have the audience dancing in their seats.

4. **Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos Symphony-Suite**
   - *Description:* A chamber arrangement of Strauss's comic 1912 opera-within-an-opera, making its Texas premiere.

Join us for an evening of luminous music and unforgettable performances at Brockman Hall for Opera. This event is a celebration of new works and timeless classics, brought to life by the exceptional talent of ROCO's musicians and the visionary leadership of JoAnn Falletta.

**Location:**  
Brockman Hall for Opera  
Houston, TX, USA  
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Don't miss this extraordinary concert experience. Mark your calendars and be part of a night where music and light converge in perfect harmony.