ROCO In Concert: Future

Sponsored by the Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation

ROCO’s Season 18 In Concert series wraps up with a look toward our “Future,” on April 29 at The Church of St. John the Divine! This performance will also be livestreamed free at ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live.

In a program inspired by daring creativity and artistic innovation, conductor Michelle Merrill makes her ROCO debut, leading the orchestra in Techtonal, a ROCO world premiere commission by Anthony DiLorenzo based on the thought-provoking book The Telling Image by Lois Stark, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Miller Outdoor Theatre. Also receiving its world premiere will be a ROCO-commissioned orchestral work by Juno award-winner Vivian Fung, Parade. Louise Farrenc’s fiery Symphony No. 1 also features, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Overture to the Creatures of Prometheus appropriately rounds out our 18th Season as we’re joined by Houston’s musical future: the Houston Youth Symphony!

ROCOrooters is also back in-person, offering a night out for you and music education and childcare for the kids! 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 is $45 per child, and ages 2 months to 10 years are welcome. Free, downloadable materials will also be available, featuring themed activities for families to enjoy together while watching the livestream, for all of ROCO’s In Concert and Unchambered performances.

ARTISTS

Michelle Merrill, conductor
Anthony DiLorenzo, composer
Vivian Fung, composer
Houston Youth Symphony, guest artists

PROGRAM

Anthony DiLorenzo: Techtonal
Vivian Fung: Parade
Louise Farrenc: Symphony No. 1
Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus