Houston poets are recognized by the Texas Institute of Letters 2023 Literary Awards
The Texas Institute of Letters recently announced the winners of its annual Literary Awards – writers whose works represent “the best of Texas literature,” as described by the organization’s president Diana López. “Each year, the TIL recognizes the best of Texas writing in a variety of genres that includes fiction, poetry, nonfiction, scholarly writing, design,…
ROCO launches its 1st musical children’s book, part of continued efforts to increase access to classical music
Inspired by a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale set in China, The Nightingale by Kevin Lau is a piece that Alecia Lawyer, ROCO Founder and Artistic Director, calls “seriously Peter and the Wolf worthy.” ROCO commissioned Lau’s trio for violin, clarinet, and piano and debuted it in 2018, along with commissioned illustrations by artist Amy…
Houston Grand Opera premieres “Another City,” a collaboration with Houston’s homeless community
A site-specific production that focuses on the lives of those without housing in Houston, Another City will mark Houston Grand Opera’s 74th World Premiere when it debuts on March 9, 10, and 11 at the downtown campus of Ecclesia Houston. Based on research, interviews, and volunteer experiences at homeless service organizations, Another City aims to…
Young Texas Artists marks growth with 37th annual competition, welcomes new Director of Program and Operations
When eight finalists take the stage at the 2023 Young Texas Artists Music Competition on Saturday, March 11, they will be part of a long tradition of classical musicians who have launched or advanced their careers in the Lone Star State at the annual event. The Competition’s alumni include Grammy-nominated baritone Joshua Hopkins (2004 Gold…
Nao Kusuzaki’s World Premiere Ballet, “Genji,” marks Asia Society Texas’ second dance commission in its 43-year history
Told from the perspectives of four female characters and set in 21st century Japan, Genji is Nao Kusuzaki’s contemporary retelling of The Tale of Genji – the classic 11th century novel that depicts the aristocratic and romantic life of the Emperor’s son, Hikaru Genji, and written by novelist, poet, and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu. The World…
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