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As Apollo journeys into the mid 2020’s, we find ourselves face-to-face with new efforts to ban, censor and marginalize. This silencing of voices is nothing new. As we explore in this season’s bold and though-provoking programming, creatives in a plethora of fields have endured censorship throughout the ages.
How can art speak to our current challenges, and how can substantive debate be encouraged and respected in the pursuit of knowledge? With humility we will attempt to answer these questions and more this coming year, in collaboration with world-class, genre-defying composers and artists from Houston and afar. As you delve into our programming for the coming season, please consider a tax- deductible donation gift along with your subscription package. Thank you for your enduring generosity and faith in Apollo’s mission. To close, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Core Violist, Aria Cheregosha. (Read more about Aria on the artists page) Her artistry and worldview unite in synergy with Apollo, and we look forward to growing with her in global connections and musical exploration. -MATTHEW J. DETRICK, Artistic Director
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2023 | 7:30PM @ MATCH
Our 16th season begins with a musical commentary on the “reasoning” behind book censorship and control, with nods to notable books that have been banned historically. Genre-fusing composer and flutist Allison Loggins-Hull, current Composer Fellow for the Cleveland Orchestra, and Houston-based composer Mark Buller join Apollo for a program all-too resonant with our current social and political moment.
University of Houston professor Howard Pollack also joins to discuss the banning and censorship of American composers during the McCarthy period, while Harris County Public Library Director Edward Melton offers his experience leading one of the largest public library systems in the nation during a time of book banning.
University of Houston professor Howard Pollack also joins to discuss the banning and censorship of American composers during the McCarthy period, while Harris County Public Library Director Edward Melton offers his experience leading one of the largest public library systems in the nation during a time of book banning.
PROGRAM
Allison Loggins-Hull:
BAN: Commission for string quartet and flute inspired by censorship in literature - WORLD PREMIERE
HOMELAND, for solo flute
Mark Buller:
FIREWALL: Commission for string quartet inspired by censorship in literature - WORLD PREMIERE
Virgil Thomson:
String Quartet No. 2 (1932)
Aaron Copland:
Two Pieces for string quartet
Guests:
Mark Buller, composer
Allison Loggins-Hull, composer and flutist
Edward Melton, Director, Harris County Public Library
Howard Pollack, panel moderator, University of Houston, Professor of Musicology
VENUE INFO
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MATCH Houston
3400 Main st. Houston, TX 77002 PARKING: Close to the MATCH is the Mid-Main Garage directly to the south across Holman. This garage is accessible through Travis St. or Holman St. and is open 24 hours. |
ALLISON
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MARK BULLERCOMPOSER
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GUESTS
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | 8PM @ HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
BURKE BAKER PLANETARIUM
BURKE BAKER PLANETARIUM
Our story of censorship continues with composer, multimedia artist and writer Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky), whose work immerses audiences in a blend of genres, global culture, and environmental issues. Spanning multiple centuries, we delve into the history of “forbidden”theories in science and astronomy, from the trailblazing, norm-shattering discoveries of Copernicus and Galileo to the present day warnings of climatologists.
*Please note there is limited seating for this event; planetarium capacity is 164.
*Please note there is limited seating for this event; planetarium capacity is 164.
DJ SPOOKEYPAUL D. MILLER, COMPOSER & MULTIMEDIA ARTIST
“The only concept recording of the 21st century that can be considered crucial listening.” - AllMusic |
BURKE BAKER PLANETARIUMHMNS Houston
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PROGRAM
DJ Spookey/Paul D. Miller
Commission for string quartet and electronics inspired by censorship in science.
TICKETS
VENUE INFO
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HMNS AT HERMANN PARK
BURKE BAKER PLANETARIUM 5555 Hermann Park Dr. Houston,Texas 77030 PARKING: HMNS at Hermann Park has a parking garage attached directly to the building. Parking in the HMNS garage is a flat rate for the duration of your visit, and cannot be reserved in advance. (Museum members $10 Non-members $30) Additional free parking options include:
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 | 7:00PM @HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON
Apollo collaborates with two Houston Poet Laureate Emeriti for a genre-fusing musical conversation about peace, poetry and Revisionism as a means to Black censorship. Program features a new commission by award-winning poet, activist and educator Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton and Emmy-winning composer Jasmine Barnes, with vocal guests from Houston Ebony Opera Guild.
PROGRAM
Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton/Jasmine Barnes:
Commission for string quartet, spoken word and chorus inspired by revisionism and Black censorship. WORLD PREMIERE
John Cornelius:
PAX
Guests
Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, poet, activist and educator
Jasmine Barnes, composer
Outspoken Bean, poet
Kenneth Gayle, tenor
Members of Houston Ebony Opera Guild
TICKETS
VENUE INFO
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HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON
5401 Caroline st. Houston, TX 77004 PARKING: HMH parking lot & street parking available |
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deborah
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jASMINE BARNESCOMPOSER
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GUESTS
VOCALISTS
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FRIDAY, MAY 24 | 7:30PM (Q&A 7PM)
@DUNCAN RECITAL HALL
SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT RICE UNIVERSITY
@DUNCAN RECITAL HALL
SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT RICE UNIVERSITY
Our season finale uplifts voices that have been suppressed by totalitarian dogma and those silenced within ourselves. While Dutch-Jewish composer Dick Kattenburg perished in Auschwitz because of his faith, Robert Schumann perpetually battled and was ultimately defeated by the scourge of mental illness.
We welcome Netherlands-based composer Joey Roukens to the Bayou City for the world premiere of a commission for string quartet, inspired by the composer’s favorite Dutch folk songs.
*A portion of concert proceeds will benefit NAMI Houston, a Houston-based organization addressing families and persons affected by mental illness.
We welcome Netherlands-based composer Joey Roukens to the Bayou City for the world premiere of a commission for string quartet, inspired by the composer’s favorite Dutch folk songs.
*A portion of concert proceeds will benefit NAMI Houston, a Houston-based organization addressing families and persons affected by mental illness.
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Commission generously underwritten by Ed Schneider and Toni Oplt |
PROGRAM
Joey Roukens:
Commission for string quartet based on Dutch folk songs WORLD PREMIERE
Dick Kattenburg:
Trio à cordes
R. Schumann:
Piano Quintet in E-flat major
Guest Artists
Joey Roukens, composer; Tugçe Özcivan, piano
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St. John Flynn, panel moderator
TICKETS
VENUE INFO
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DUNCAN RECITAL HALL
Shepherd School of Music at Rice University 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005 Entrance 18 or 20 off Rice Boulevard or entrance 8 off University Boulevard. PARKING: Surface parking is available in West Lot 2 accessible from Rice University entrance 8, 17, and 18. The lot requires the driver to insert a credit card. |
joey roukensCOMPOSER
”...stunningly beautiful...great walls of rich orchestral sound juxtaposed against intensely private moments.” --Bachtrack.com |
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