Classical Collaborations

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 7:30PM
Zilkha Hall, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby St, Google Maps)

Classical Collaborations brings together the central genres of the Viennese classical “school”—concerto, sonata, symphony, and variations—while foregrounding the contributions of women to this fabled musical culture. Featured works include Marianna Martines’s Concerto in G Major for Fortepiano and Orchestra, Mozart’s “Auernhammer” Sonata in F Major (K. 376), Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 48 (“Maria Theresia”), and Josepha Auernhammer’s “Papageno Variations.”

Featured artists:
Patricia Garcia Gil, fortepiano°
Cynthia Roberts, violin°
underwritten by Maryke Cramerus - in honor of Pieter A. Cramerus

°Ars Lyrica debut

On the program:
Haydn, Symphony No. 48
Mozart, "Auernhammer" Sonata in F Major (No. 24, K. 376)
Auernhammer, "Papageno Variations"
Martines, Concerto in G Major for fortepiano and orchestra

Patricia’s brilliant career throughout the world has attracted the interest of the press, that has described her performances as full of “tremendous energy and precision,” “originality, genius, mastery, virtuosity, interaction with the listeners”

Cynthia Roberts is one of America’s leading baroque violinists, appearing as soloist, concertmaster, and recitalist throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

In-person single tickets may be purchased through the Hobby Center website, or by calling 713-315-2525 (option 4).

Digital subscriptions and livestream tickets may be purchased through the Ars Lyrica website.

Are you interested in attending the concert with a group of 6 or more or facing a unique financial circumstance?

Email info@arslyricahouston.org with your inquiry, and we’d be happy to provide additional assistance.