Maestro Hans Graf Saluted At 99th Season – Houston symphony
Music Maestro Hans Graf has been one of the longest maestro serving the music industry and in last 12 years, Houston symphony has seen a drastic change in the art scene owing to his efforts. Although there had been numerous changes in the orchestral scene due to calamities and financial crisis, social turmoil in the country, but Houston symphony orchestra stood strong. Adapting to the changes in the administration and reviving its energy for keeping the music scene in the city live and active.
There are many challenges the Houston symphony pops and artists have faced. The recording, earning, audiences, musicians and the overall reputation of the place has been returned by the efforts of Hans Graf. The maestro had a memorable farewell with 99th Houston symphony.
The year has been special and the show included Houston symphony orchestra. The different shows and international musicians coming to Houston that won it accolades all are credited to Graf. The farewell was special as the symphony begun with solos featuring Ravel’s performance. Flute begun to takeover followed by the sexy saxophone and the trombones joined in with musicians like Judy Dines and John Throne, the clarinetist Thomas LeGrand was joined by Alexandra Adkins.
The Maestro was honored by classical works of Beethoven’s Piano by Lang Lang and the concerts were followed by program that was anchored by renowned Symphony Fantastique by Berlioz. There were symphonies by Richard Strauss, and Mahler’s symphony, Romeo and Juliet by Prokofiev’s suite#2.
The concerts experienced a very successful interactive session last year. Hans Graf is the man behind the works. There will be new guests performing at the Houston symphony in the coming period. The spot of Graf’s baton will be covered by these odds Hannu Lintu, Christoph Koening, John Storgards, Juano Mena, Andres Orozco Estrada, Gilbert Varga, Thomas Dausgaard and Carlos Kalmar.
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