Summer Symphony Nights by Houston Symphony

The Houston Symphony will present evenings of world-class music during "Summer Symphony Nights.” Audiences can experience the classical repertoire paired alongside contemporary pieces that reflect the diversity of symphonic music. They can also meet the next generation of classical virtuosos as the Houston Symphony performs alongside a slate of rising star guest soloists and acclaimed up-and-coming conductors. ANA MARÍA PATIÑO-OSORIO, conductor MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 in A major, Opus 90 *(Italian)* FALLA Three Dances from *El Sombrero de tres picos (The Three-Cornered Hat)* GINASTERA Danzas del Ballet *Estancia,* Opus 8a MÁRQUEZ *Danzón No. 2* HOW TO FIND THE HOST: Let's gather by the steps near the picnic table area in between the picnic table area and the theater (look for the Meetup sign). The picnic table area is on the left side of the theater as you are looking at the stage. If you are planning to attend the concert, but do not intend to join the group, please do not rsvp yes to this event. It falsely enlarges the number of attendees and jeopardizes your membership with the group. WHAT TO EXPECT: We will be enjoying a concert performance at an outdoor theater. WHAT TO BRING: We will be sitting in the bring-your-own-chair section on a grassy hill. Please bring a camping chair or blanket/beach towel to sit on. Bug spray is also recommended. Picnics are welcome. No glass containers allowed. (This is a city park policy ... no one will check on the grassy hill.) Food/beverage concessions and public restrooms are available. WHAT IS ADMISSION: Admission is always free. No tickets are required to sit on the grassy hill. WHERE IS PARKING: Complimentary surface lot parking is available in Hermann Park. On the Hermann Park map, the main parking lot is designated by the letter C. The parking lot entrances are at Hermann and Crawford as well as Hermann and Jackson. There is also complimentary surface lot parking available at the HMNS Main Entrance and…