Double Feature: WindSync & Musiqa
Tickets will be available at 10:00 AM
on Thursday, September 3
This performance will also be livestreamed! You can choose to watch it on our website here, our YouTube Channel here, or Facebook here!
Celebrate the best of Houston’s vibrant music scene with a remarkable double feature bringing together two of Houston’s beloved music organizations, WindSync and Musiqa, for an evening of extraordinary performances.
First, feel the syncopation under the stars as WindSync presents classical music with a distinctly American accent. Five accomplished wind performers – flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon – join forces with celebrated pianist Jon Kimura Parker in a supergroup of Houston musicians with impressive national recognition. Known for his charisma and dynamic performances, Parker has graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonie, the Sydney Opera House, and beyond. In his Miller Outdoor Theatre debut, he joins WindSync for a rare, conductor-free performance of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue — honoring the spontaneous, convivial spirit of the original jazz band version.
For the second half of the evening, Musiqa and the Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) reunite for a bold, genre-blurring program pairing experimental film with live performance. Featuring works by Dutch composer Jacob TV, French composer Florent Ghys, and Houston composers Marcus Maroney and Timothy Roy, this is contemporary music experienced in a whole new way. Woven throughout is Musiqa’s Sight & Sonic Houston Parade, a vibrant four-part film series celebrating Houston’s creative spirit through the lenses of filmmakers T. Lavois Thiebaud and James Templeton.
Two remarkable organizations, one unforgettable evening.
Born as a composer collective, Musiqa is now an artist ecosystem – Houston’s home for creative convergence, where contemporary music meets film, dance, poetry, science, and visual art to create experiences bigger than any single part, and made accessible to all.
WindSync is dedicated to enriching the lives of families and all members of the community through innovative, interactive chamber music concerts and educational programs.
All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE!
Try Something New!
Three reasons to check out Double Feature: WindSync & Musiqa –
- WindSync and Musiqa deliver a free, world-class evening of music at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston, Texas
- One night, two performances — from the jazz-infused classical sounds of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue to bold experimental music paired with film
- Whether you’re new to classical music or a lifelong fan, the energy and joy of a live performance under the stars is an experience like no other
Plan your visit!
Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a Miller regular, it’s always good to have a plan. Click below for rules, tips & tricks — so you know what to bring, what to expect, and how to make the most of your night!
This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) from our website one day prior to the performance starting at 10:00 AM through noon the day of the show, or until tickets run out. We always reserve plenty of tickets available for in-person pick up at the box office, which opens an hour before the show starts. As always, open seating on the hill. Our shows go on rain or shine!
For more information on tickets and seating click here.
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All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
