Nov 15 Saturday
Artists:Katy Bursi, violinEmmanuel Lopez, celloRichard Fountain, piano
Repertoire:Claude Debussy – Piano trio in g major Sergei Prokofiev – Violin sonata no. 2Franz Schubert – Piano trio no. 2
Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of chamber music with a captivating program of masterpieces by Debussy, Prokofiev, and Schubert.
A pretalk hosted by HPPR begins at 6:45, followed by the concert at 7:30.
Nov 21 Friday
This thrilling concert features Holst’s iconic suite alongside the US premiere of Dani Howard’s The Butterfly Effect and Debussy’s evocative Deux Nocturnes. Female choruses from WTAMU and Canyon High School join the journey, making this an unforgettable voyage!
George Jackson, conductor
REPERTOIREDani Howard – The Butterfly Effect (US-Premiere)Claude Debussy – Deux NocturnesGustav Holst – The Planets with female choruses from WTAMU and Canyon ISD
Nov 22 Saturday
Dec 19 Friday
Friday, December 19 // 7:30pmSaturday, December 20 // 2:00pm & 7:30pmGlobe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Come enjoy your favorite holiday music with family and friends. A sparkling celebration with carols, classics, and a sing-along – an Amarillo holiday tradition!
*Happy Holiday Pops is a stand-alone concert and is not part of the subscription series.
HAPPY Holiday Pops is generously supported by Happy State Bank!
We are honored to host a HEROES NIGHT with FREE tickets for Veterans and First Responders at our HAPPY Holiday Pops concert!
HEROES NIGHT will be on Friday, December 19 at 7:30pm* in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.
*Optional concert times on Dec. 20 at 2pm and 7:30pm are also available.
Dec 20 Saturday
Jan 10 Saturday
Kathleen Carter Bell, oboeAnthony Blake Clark, conductorAmarillo Chamber Orchestra
REPERTOIRE:Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto grosso #8, op. 6 “Christmas Concerto”Ralph Vaughan Williams – Concerto for oboeArvo Pärt – Silouan’s SongArthur Foote – Serenade for strings in e major
Start the new year with an enchanting program featuring Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, Ralph Vaughan-Williams’s exquisite Oboe Concerto, and serene works by Pärt and Foote.
Jan 16 Friday
Join us as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Globe-News Center with an unforgettable performance featuring Rodrigo’s fiery Concierto de Aranjuez with the electrifying guitarist JIJI, and Bruckner’s majestic Symphony No. 7!
JIJI, guitarGeorge Jackson, conductor
REPERTOIREGavin Higgins – Fanfare (World-Premiere)Rodrigo – Concierto de AranjuezBruckner: Symphony No. 7 with Wagner Tubas provided by WTAMU
Jan 17 Saturday
Feb 06 Friday
Artists:Melody Rich, sopranoMatt Oglesby, tenorChoong-ha Nam, piano
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a charming evening of love songs featuring the beautiful voices of Melody Rich and Matt Oglesby, accompanied by Choong-ha Nam on piano.
A pretalk hosted by HPPR will begin at 6:45, followed by the concert at 7:30.
Feb 27 Friday
This passionate program features Bernstein’s iconic Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, John Williams’s Cello Concerto with the brilliant Oliver Herbert, and Tchaikovsky’s timeless Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. Plus, enjoy romantic opera favorites sung by the incredible Sarah Beckham-Turner. A perfect date night or a beautiful evening out!
George Jackson, conductorOliver Herbert, celloSarah Beckham-Turner, soprano
REPERTOIREBernstein – Symphonic Dances from West Side StoryJohn Williams – Cello ConcertoMax Steiner – Gone with the WindAria selections with Sarah Beckham-TurnerTchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet