Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is a major concert venue in downtown Houston, Texas, and the home of the Houston Symphony. Known for its excellent acoustics, it hosts orchestral concerts, dance performances, and touring productions.
Opening Night: Celebrating America at 250
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts,
Houston, USA
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7 PM
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US$ 131
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Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: Houston, USA
Starts at: 19:00
E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.
You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).
Cast
Performers
Mezzo-Soprano:
Isabel Leonard
Conductor:
Steven Reineke
Orchestra:
Houston Symphony Orchestra
Artist:
Matthew McConaughey
Programme
Overview
Celebrate the spectacular launch of the Houston Symphony’s 2026–2027 season with a historic and patriotic musical journey, Celebrating America at 250! Led by Music Director Juraj Valčuha, this star-studded Opening Night Concert honors the rich, diverse tapestry of American music and history as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial. The evening features a monumental performance of Aaron Copland's timeless masterpiece, Lincoln Portrait, brought to life with a live narration by Academy Award-winning Texas icon Matthew McConaughey. Joining the orchestra on stage is internationally acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, delivering a soaring selection of classic American Broadway standards and art songs. From the cinematic, heart-pounding rhythms of John Williams to the soul-stirring melodies of standard Americana folklore, this concert is a definitive tribute to the American spirit.
Venue Info
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts - Houston
615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: Houston, USA
Starts at: 19:00