Axiom Quartet Presents:
24-25 Classical Series
Axiom’s 2024-25 Classical Series (free to students and their families), held in collaboration with our host the Houston Saengerhalle, consists of four uniquely themed programs full of audience interaction, storytelling, historical exploration, and rarely performed repertoire.
Risky(er) Business will investigate the vastly different historical outcomes of Soviet composers Dmitri Shostakovich and Nikolai Roslavets, whose Fifth Quartet will receive its U.S. premiere.
In Redefine or Redesign, Axiom will guide listeners on a scavenger hunt through the 300-year saga of the German string quartet.
Through the Lens of the Concert Hall will feature string quartets by Rozsa, Korngold, and Glass, composers famous for their film soundtracks, and asks, “What happens when stories unfold on stage instead of film?”
In A Voice in the Wilderness, Axiom will be joined by award-winning musicologist Dr. Howard Pollack (University of Houston) for a biographical lecture performance exploring the life and musicianship of composer Ernest Bloch.
These concerts will feature lighting design by Jim Elliott to capture the intimacy of the Saengerhalle.
Upcoming Events
- Wed, Nov 13Various Libraries: view below for locationsNov 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMVarious Libraries: view below for locations
- Sun, Nov 17SangerhalleNov 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMSangerhalle, 1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USANov 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMSangerhalle, 1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USAIn Redefine or Redesign, presented in partnership and gratitude with our season host the Houston Saengerbund, listeners will join the Axiom Quartet on a scavenger hunt through the 300-year saga of the German string quartet.
- Sun, Jan 26SangerhalleJan 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMSangerhalle, 1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USA
- Wed, Mar 05St. Cecilia'sMar 05, 2025, 5:40 PM – 6:40 PMSt. Cecilia's, 130 Henkel Circle, Round Top, TX 78954, USA
- Sun, Mar 09Lambert HallMar 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMLambert Hall, 1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USAMar 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMLambert Hall, 1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USAJoin the Axiom Quartet and University of Houston professor Howard Pollack (author of award- winning biographies of George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and Samuel Barber) for A Voice in the Wilderness, a lecture-performance exploring the life and work of the important Swiss-American composer Ernest Bloch
- Mon, Apr 21South Padre IslandApr 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMSouth Padre Island
- Tue, May 13The CentrumMay 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMThe Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77379, USA
- Sat, Jun 14First Congregation ChurchJun 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMFirst Congregation Church, 10840 Beinhorn Rd, Houston, TX 77024, USA