The Houston Symphony Orchestra at Sugar Land Baptist Church

Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

William VerMeulen, horn
Berlioz: Roman Carnival
R. Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

One of the pillars of the symphonic repertoire, Symphonie fantastique brings you to a new world of sound, where images morph into music. Follow a young musician, afflicted by unrequited love and floodedwith romantic passion. As he drifts from one fantastic dreamscape to another, obsessed by the image of his beloved, you’ll follow him from the tumult of a grand ball, to the peaceful contemplation of nature, and finally to his plunge into delirium.

Handel’s Messiah
Thursday, December 20, 2012, 8 pm
Matthew Halls, conductor
Houston Symphony Chorus
Charles Hausmann
, director
Handel: Messiah

Behold the power of the music and words of Handel’s masterpiece. This Houston Symphony tradition will get you and your family in the true spirit of Christmas. Hear beloved solos and choruses, from “Rejoice Greatly” to the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

Mozart’s Symphony No. 40
Thursday, May 2, 2013, 8 pm
Hans Graf
, conductor
Eugene Ugorski, violin
Mozart: Symphony No. 19
Stravinsky: Violin Concerto
Adams: The Chairman Dances
Mozart: Symphony No. 40

Join us for Hans Graf’s final Sugar Land performance as the Houston Symphony Music Director. Maestro Graf is known internationally as an expert in conducting Mozart symphonies. Don’t miss your final opportunity to see him conduct the Houston Symphony in one of the most famous Mozart symphonies of all.


Sugar Land Christmas Celebration 2012
Sugar Land Christmas Celebration 2011

Over the past few years, the Sugar Land Christmas Celebration has quickly become a much anticipated event in the community of Sugar Land. Each year, Sugar Land Baptist produces an exciting holiday event showcasing the talent of the church and the community in an exciting, energetic, Christ-centered way. This year, we are proud to welcome the Fort Bend Boys Choir, Ballet Grace Dance Company, and world-renowned soprano, Leigh Shipman. Come experience these exciting performers along with countless other Christmas surprises on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17!