ROCO

### Event Description: ROCO In Concert: Infrared

**Date and Time:** Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM  
**Location:** The Church of St. John the Divine, River Oaks Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA  
**Sponsored by:** The Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an extraordinary evening of music at "ROCO In Concert: Infrared," where Conductor Johannes Debus makes his ROCO debut. This captivating program features a blend of world premieres and classical masterpieces, promising an experience that goes beyond the visible spectrum.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Clarice Assad:** *Ode to Carmen Miranda* (World Premiere Commission by ROCO)
- **Richard Danielpour:** *Symphony in Three Movements After the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri* - I. Nell’ Inferno (World Premiere Commission by ROCO)
- **Missy Mazzoli:** *Sinfonia for Orbiting Spheres* - A musical journey shaped like a solar system, with rococo loops intertwining within a larger orbit.
- **Felix Mendelssohn:** *Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11* - Featuring a fiery opening that brings listeners back to earth.
- **Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:** *Divertimento for Strings in D-major, KV 136* - A delightful piece written purely for entertainment.

**Additional Features:**
- **ROCOrooters:** Enjoy a night out while your children engage in music education and fun activities. ROCOrooters provides up to 6 hours of childcare under the supervision of certified and bonded professionals. This service is available for children aged 2 months to 10 years at a cost of $45 per child. Free, downloadable materials with themed activities are also available for families to enjoy together during the livestream.
- **Livestream:** Can't make it in person? Watch the performance live for free on ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live.

**Map and Directions:**
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**Join us for an evening where music transcends the ordinary, offering a symphonic journey that is both enlightening and entertaining.**

ROCO In Concert: Infrared