Results tagged “classicalmusic”

Born on this day exactly 200 years ago, Felix Mendelssohn was a genius and child prodigy who performed his first piano concert at the age of nine and wrote 12 symphonies in only two years, between the ages of 12 and 14. And you thought you were smart just because you could write in cursive before any of the other third-graders.

The incredibly talented and modest Mlee Marie Suprean has to be one of the hardest working musicians in Houston. Juggling five musical projects (including the fantastic Hearts of Animals) at the same time can’t be easy for anybody, but even while recovering from a nasty cough, Suprean still made time to talk to the Houstonist about what’s on both her mind and plate. Mlee is an interesting name. Where did that come from? My...

The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony Now this one's personal. We can almost rememeer every detail of the day our visionary parents placed in our hands 4 cassettes. Standing in the kitchen, near the old antique dresser that held their supply of 8 tracks, albums, and cassettes; The place where we first laid eyes on the cover of Blind Faith's Blind Faith and knew we were looking in a drawer we shouldn't be;...

Local singer/songwriter Lee Alexander has been working the pub and wine bar scene for the last few years, and it’s paid off. His CD Out of Place was on many local critic’s “Best of 2006” list and has received several regional music nominations and awards. Alexander plays tonight at one of our favorite wine bars – The Corkscrew. They are hosting a new Monday evening acoustic set, which puts Lee Alexander right at home (and...

Shepherd School of Music present the Rice Chorale

The Society of Performing Arts Houston presents: Daniel Bernard Roumain Composer, performer, violinist and band-leader Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), seamlessly blends funk, rock, hip-hop and classical into a new sonic vision that is “far out and creative in another world.” DBR and THE MISSION is comprised of nine young musicians from diverse musical backgrounds including an amplified string quartet, percussionist, keyboardist, DJ and a “laptopist.” Each member is well-versed in classical, jazz, rock and hip-hop...

Whether you're attached or sane single on Valentine's Day, Houstonist has great ideas for those of you who are still without plans for this evening. And none of them require reservations! If you're interested in volunteering, Food Not Bombs Houston is always looking for earnest people to help hand out food to to the homeless in front of city hall. Not only is this a great way to spend Valentine's Day, it's a great way...

Classical music has a bad rap, some of which is deserved. After all, who really wants to listen to the slow, soft harpsichord-loaded music that trickles out of bookstore speakers, or to the stuff advertised on television to make you relax? Classical music, like any other music, is best experienced live. At it's best, classical music is powerful with incredible emotional depth. On stage are almost 100 instruments played by almost 100 musicians who each...

There are many ways to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow in Houston: