Eyes On The Horizon Produced by ROCO
Tickets will be available at 10:00 AM
on Thursday, September 24
This performance will also be livestreamed! You can choose to watch it on our website here, our YouTube Channel here, or Facebook here!
ROCO opens its 22nd season and the Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert Series with Eyes On The Horizon, an exploration of how we perceive the world—and how music can reshape that perception.
Led by Artistic Partner Delyana Lazarova, the journey begins with Jonathan Peters’ Sonus Colorum (The Sound of Colors), exploring the characters of colors in a vivid sonic palette.
Alison Shearer features as soloist in her newly commissioned concerto for alto saxophone and chamber orchestra, inspired by artwork created by her late father John Shearer, a celebrated photojournalist whose work captured moments of social change in the 1960s.
Leanna Primiani’s Visions, a ROCO co-commissioned concerto for orchestra paired with curated imagery, examines vision on multiple levels—from biology and technology to social inequity—asking audiences to consider what remains unseen. A rarely heard gem by a master of the silver screen completes the program, Nino Rota’s Symphony No. 3—reminding us that discovery can be both profound and joyful.
Join ROCO for a season-opener that transforms color into sound, vision into story, and new ideas into unforgettable experiences.
Founded in 2005, ROCO is a 40-piece professional chamber orchestra comprised of musicians and guest artists from around the world, shaping the future of classical music through bold programming, innovation, and inclusive experiences for live and online audiences.
All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE!
Try Something New!
Why you should check out ROCO at Miller:
- No experience needed — ROCO makes classical music welcoming, fun, and completely approachable for first-time concertgoers
- Perfect for all ages — concerts are designed for curious listeners, whether you’re 8 or 80
- Discover something new — hear exciting new works and emerging composers alongside beloved classical gems
- It’s more than just music — immersive multimedia visuals bring the performance to life in ways a traditional concert hall never could
- Your phone is welcome here — follow along with real-time commentary and live score views on your phone or tablet during the performance
- The setting makes it special — Miller Outdoor Theatre is a beloved open-air Houston landmark, and admission is always free
- Classical music, reimagined — ROCO offers a live, social, and inspiring experience that feels nothing like what you might expect
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.
