Happy New Year! This first concert of 2019 features two masterpieces of the Romantic era from two different portions of the world: Edvard Grieg from Norway and Russian master Sergiu Rachmaninoff. Grieg’s famous Piano Concerto has special memories for me, during this Anniversary year, as it was one of the works featured on my audition concert over ten years ago! That performance was … [Read more...] about Maestro’s Notes: Passionate Portraits
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Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 4
A Word with Claire Huangci Q) What was the first tune(s) you learned? A). I believe on top, the ordinary tunes like chopsticks and Bach minuet. The first piece I was extremely proud to learn was Silent Night in time for the holidays. Q) … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 4
Passionate Portraits featuring Claire Huangci
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
Maestro Tipton conducting Houston Symphony for Special Performance
The Symphony of Southeast Texas is proud to announce Maestro Chelsea Tipton II, Conductor and Music Director, has been chosen to conduct the Houston Symphony on Monday evening. The city of Houston is honoring the late former President George H.W. Bush with a public memorial tribute Monday, December 3, 2018 at Hermann Square downtown. Mayor Sylvester Turner on Sunday released the following … [Read more...] about Maestro Tipton conducting Houston Symphony for Special Performance
SOST presents Home for the Holidays
The Symphony of Southeast Texas proudly announces a Christmas concert, “Home for the Holidays,” on December 2, 2018 at 3pm. The Julie Rogers Theatre will come to life with all the sounds of the holidays. The SOST orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Chelsea Tipton, will perform an hour-long program full of all your favorite holiday music. Guest artists include Lance Orta, Tenor and Jimmy … [Read more...] about SOST presents Home for the Holidays
Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 3
A Word with Tim Dueppen Q) When and why did you start playing? A) I began playing in trombone in the 7th grade in Band Class. I had originally wanted to play French Horn, but they did not have enough instruments so I went to Euphonium. After a year of playing Euphonium, I moved to trombone and have been there ever since! Q) Which musicians do you admire or were you … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 3
Maestro’s Notes: Pastoral Germanic Settings
We always have so much fun with this concert because it is the one where we feature a member of the SOST as our soloist. This year we will be presenting our principal trombonist, Dr. Timothy Dueppen. He will be performing the Johann Albrechtsberger Concerto for Alto Trombone. The Alto Trombone is a smaller version of the tenor trombone that is most commonly used in the orchestra. It is a … [Read more...] about Maestro’s Notes: Pastoral Germanic Settings
Pastoral Germanic Settings
For Immediate Release The Symphony of Southeast Texas is pleased to announce our second Classic Series show of the 66th season. Our concert on November 17, 2018 takes us to the pastoral and pictorial settings in Europe from land and sea. Whether idyllic countrysides, vast ocean and islands, or stately architecture, Europe, especially Germany and Scotland, provided impressive vistas and cultural … [Read more...] about Pastoral Germanic Settings
