The Houston Symphony performs Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, the 'Pathétique', conducted by Daniele Rustioni with violinist Francesca Dego.
The Houston Symphony brings Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 to Jones Hall across three concerts from April 2 to 4, 2027. The symphony is known as the Pathétique, Tchaikovsky's gut-wrenching final symphony, famous for a haunting conclusion that fades to black. It's the heavy lifting of the program, and the symphony takes it on three nights in a row.
Conductor Daniele Rustioni leads the orchestra, and the program doesn't stop with Tchaikovsky. Violinist Francesca Dego joins in for Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1, a monumental piece she mines for its depths. Rounding out the evening is Glinka's Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture, which keeps the Russian theme running through the whole set. Between the three, you've got a light, spirited opener, a demanding concerto, and a symphony that doesn't let up until the very end.
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There are three chances to catch it: Friday, April 2, and Saturday, April 3, both at 7:30 PM, and a Sunday matinee on April 4 at 2:00 PM. Each performance runs about 120 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Doors open 60 minutes before the start, and a 45-minute prelude fills the room before the music begins. Tickets start at $62.
