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The Symphony of Southeast Texas is pleased to announce our first concert of the 67th season. Our performance on September 14, 2019 is all about The Power of 5! There’s something about fifths in musical literature. So many composers are recognized after writing their fifth symphony or concerto, including Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Mendelssohn, Mahler, Beethoven and Shostakovich. This concert features … [Read more...] about The Titans of the Classics: Beethoven and Shostakovich

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Symphony of Southeast Texas Chelsea Tipton, II, Music Director & Conductor ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR 2018-19 SEASON Please post or forward to interested parties. July 16, 2019 Beaumont, Texas The Symphony of Southeast Texas announces auditions for the 2019-2020 Season, to be held in Houston, Texas, at Rice University, on Saturday, September 21st. All interested area … [Read more...] about The Symphony of Southeast Texas announces auditions for the 2019-2020 Season

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is saddened by the devastating tragedy of violinist Yu Zhao Gu’s death at Saturday evening’s concert, April 6th. Mr. Gu was a treasured member of the violin section of SOST for decades. Our deepest sympathy goes to his wife, Ying, also a member of the violin section, and his family. A memorial service has been planned for Tuesday, April 30, at 10:00am at Calder … [Read more...] about Symphony of Southeast Texas Announces Program Changes

The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) is devasted to announce the loss of long-standing member, Yu Zhao Gu. During the orchestra’s performance on Saturday evening, Mr. Gu suffered a heart attack while on stage. He received immediate care by several physicians, but unfortunately, he was later pronounced deceased at Christus St. Elizabeth hospital. Yu Gu was a consummate musician playing violin as … [Read more...] about Symphony of Southeast Texas Loses Beloved Violinist

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is pleased to announce our fourth and final Classic Series performance of the 66th season, French Pairings. Our concert on April 6, 2019 will feature Saint-Saëns, Fauré and Ravel in a lovely evening of French composers. The “Bacchanale” from Samson et Dalila presents Saint-Saëns writing using an exotic mode of expression that was becoming increasingly popular among … [Read more...] about French Pairings

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is pleased to announce our upcoming concerts for the 2019-20 Season, “Musical Spirits: Czars, the Wizard and the Common Man.” Classic Series I September 14, 2019 7:30PM The Titans of the Classics: Beethoven and Shostakovich Beethoven Concerto No. 5 Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 Guest Artist Phillipe Bianconi, Piano Classic Series II November 16, 2019 7:30PM A … [Read more...] about SOST Announces our 2019-2020 Season

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is pleased to announce our second Pops Series performance of the 66th season. Our concert on March 2, 2019 will feature The Texas Tenors. Since their whirlwind debut ten years ago on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” The Texas Tenors have accumulated a long list of accolades as well as an enthusiastic fan base. Awards include three Emmy Awards for the PBS special “You … [Read more...] about An Evening with The Texas Tenors

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is pleased to announce our third Classic Series performance of the 66th season. Our concert on February 2, 2019 will feature pianist, Claire Huangci. Ms. Huangci is an internationally known musician who began her career at the age of 9. Currently, the young American pianist of Chinese descent, winner of the first prize and Mozart prize at the 2018 Geza Anda … [Read more...] about Passionate Portraits featuring Claire Huangci