Nameless Sound,and The DeLUXE Theater present … William Parker's Mayan Space Station William Parker - double bass Gerald Cleaver - drums Ava Mendoza - guitar Doors open at 7:30. Music at 8pm. Free of charge. “Mayan Space Station is a conduit for peace and inspiration. It is an oasis where sound and silence navigators stop […]
The stellar combination of pianist Jeremy Denk — winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship and the Avery Fisher Prize — and the internationally-renowned, Grammy Award-winning Takács Quartet promises music making of unparalleled virtuosity and deep intelligence. In their first DACAMERA appearance, Takács Quartet brings us a Haydn quartet filled with dramatic twists and surprises and […]
Nameless Sound presents ... Tarbaby Orrin Evans - piano Eric Revis - double bass Nasheet Waits - drums The three members of Tarbaby – pianist Orrin Evans, bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Nasheet Waits – share a long history together, dating back to well before the formation of the trio. They share core beliefs about […]
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the three-time Grammy Award-winning salsa and Latin jazz band, sets the gold standard for excellence in authentic, New York-style salsa. Their energy on stage and their rich sound and musical precision leave audiences mesmerized. With an unwavering respect for the music’s storied history, the ensemble’s thirteen world-class instrumentalists and vocalists come together […]
Renowned for their fresh approach to period instrument performance of classical repertoire, the members of this Russian-Spanish-Swedish-French ensemble together produce a unique sound – described by The Observer (London) as “a shock to the ears of the best kind.” Rediscover great works of Beethoven and Schubert in the ensemble’s Houston debut. Chiaroscuro Quartet translates into […]
The immensely gifted drummer Terri Lyne Carrington – NEA Jazz Master and 4-time Grammy Award winner – has worked tirelessly over the last decade to advocate for inclusivity in jazz. Carrington and her bandmates delve into the Grammy-winning ‘Best Jazz Instrumental Album’ “New Standards Vol. 01,” shining a powerful light on music from great women […]
Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “powerfully adept…with a combination of brilliance and subtlety,” the Telegraph Quartet was awarded the prestigious 2016 Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Grand Prize at the 2014 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. Three great works created in turbulent times: Beethoven’s “Harp” quartet, composed during a French attack […]
The 2024 Grammy Award winners are celebrating over a quarter century of music making, having led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The recipient of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, Michelle […]
After her astonishing, high-energy DACAMERA debut at Miller Outdoor Theatre, we couldn’t wait for Lakecia Benjamin – the 2024 JJA Jazz Awards Alto Saxophonist of the Year – to make her first jazz series appearance! This dynamic alto saxophonist fuses traditional conceptions of jazz, hip hop and soul. With three Grammy Award nominations for her […]
The winner of the coveted 2024 Gilmore Artist Award, the youngest pianist ever to receive this prestigious accolade, makes his first Houston appearance. At the age of 22, Alexandre Kantorow was the first French pianist to win the Gold Medal at the Tchaikovsky Competition, also receiving the Grand Prix, previously awarded only three times in […]
The members of the New York Philharmonic String Quartet are principal musicians from the esteemed orchestra. Multiple prize winners all, they have appeared as concerto soloists with the Philharmonic and orchestras around the world. American composer Florence Price was the first Black woman to have her music played by a major orchestra. Like Haydn and […]
DACAMERA and The Menil Collection welcome distinguished composer Thomas Adès, CBE, in his first Houston appearance. Recognized the world over as one of today’s greatest living composers, Adès is also active as pianist and conductor, having led award-winning performances of his operas “The Exterminating Angel” and “The Tempest” at Metropolitan Opera and beyond. His most […]
