T he bold modernism of Stravinsky’s The Firebird washed over Jones Hall in a tsunami of orchestral and choral brilliance that launched the Houston Symphony 2025-26 season, a two-tiered evening that began in the theater and concluded with a gala dinner at the Houston Corinthian.

In a nod to the dazzling Opening Night Concert and Gala theme, the 300 black tie-attired supporters who would later adjourn to dinner, as well as all concert-goers were greeted by a magnificent 9-foot tall floral firebird, remarkably sculpted in feathers, florals and a variety of leaves.

Under the direction of Juraj Valčuha , Houston Symphony’s music director and Roy and Lillie Cullen chair, the orchestra was joined by two-time Grammy Award winning soprano Angel Blue , alongside the Houston Sympho

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