When
November 02, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
What
Bold musical expression, inspired by the human experience, takes center stage in “OUTSPOKEN”— featuring ROCO’s full 40-piece chamber orchestra on November 2nd, at The Church of St. John the Divine. Led by GRAMMY-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta, be captivated by the world premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff‘s No Grit No Pearl, a ROCO-commissioned work celebrating resilience, and Juan Pablo Contreras‘ vibrant Alma Monarca, another world premiere commissioned by ROCO—honoring his family and the tradition of Día de los Muertos.
Violinists Scott St. John and Brian Lewis feature in John Novacek‘s spirited showpiece, Four Rags for two violins and orchestra, and the evening wraps up with the Texas premiere of Franz Schubert’s Death and the Maiden, reimagined by Andy Stein, ushering the journey into a realm beyond. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Wish, with a suggested ticket price of $35.
Enjoy a night out for you, and music education and childcare for the kids, with ROCOrooters! Providing up to 6 hours of childcare under the supervision of certified and bonded childcare professionals, our program is available during all of ROCO’s In Concert performances at The Church of St. John the Divine. Cost for ROCOrooters is $45 per child, and ages 2 months to 10 years are welcome.
Where
The Church of St. John the Divine
2450 River Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77019