The Houston Symphony presents a journey through the natural world, featuring works by Stucky, Rodrigo, and Respighi, including the epic Pines of Rome.
The Houston Symphony brings Nature's Rhapsody Festival: Pines of Rome to Jones Hall over three nights this February. It's part of their 2026-27 season, led by Music Director Juraj Valčuha, and the whole program follows a journey through the natural world. The concert runs about 100 minutes with a 20-minute intermission, and the series is supported by the C. Howard Pieper Foundation.
The evening opens with Silvestro Stucky's Silent Spring, which the symphony describes as a meditation on our relationship with the world around us. From there, pianist Javier Perianes joins in for Joaquín Rodrigo's Nights in the Gardens of Spain. The second half belongs to Ottorino Respighi, with Fountains of Rome leading into Pines of Rome. That second piece is the one the festival is named for, and it's a cornerstone of the orchestral repertoire, known for its evocative soundscapes, powerful imagery, and wide dynamic range.
The symphony bills Pines of Rome as an epic finale, calling up extra brass, crashing percussion, and an earth-shattering ending. It's the big, loud close to a program that starts in a much quieter place.
Every week we pick 🏆 the 5 best 🏆 things to do in Houston and send them to your inbox. Just one weekly email, no spam.
By submitting your email, you accept our Privacy Policy
You've got three chances to catch it: Friday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2:00 PM. Tickets start at $52, and there's 10% off if you buy ten or more at once. Doors open 60 minutes before the concert, and a 45-minute prelude fills the room before the first note. The age limit is 6+.
Date
5 February – 7 February
19:30
Location
Jones Hall at Wortham CenterPrice
Paid
Recommended Age
+6 years
