When I first heard of Mingaudas Piecaitis' CATcerto, a concerto for cat and orchestra, I secretly wondered if the Houston Symphony would ever perform it. Well, that day has come!
This weekend, on the same bill as pop star Kenny Loggins and his hits like Footloose and I'm Alright, the Houston Symphony will perform the feline concerto on the first half of the program.
For those imagining a cat being led on stage and placed before a cat nip-dusted Steinway, I should explain that Nora the Cat will not actually be present, but rather the CATcerto is performed by live orchestra with a cleverly edited video of Nora's piano playing. The charming piece might have you wishing someone would bring Nora out for a little bow at the end.
Performances are Friday, February 18 & Saturday, February 19 (8pm) and Sunday, February 20 (7:30pm) at Jones Hall. Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski will be on the podium. Vocalist Kenny Loggins headlines, with Nora the Cat as the opening act.
This weekend, on the same bill as pop star Kenny Loggins and his hits like Footloose and I'm Alright, the Houston Symphony will perform the feline concerto on the first half of the program.
For those imagining a cat being led on stage and placed before a cat nip-dusted Steinway, I should explain that Nora the Cat will not actually be present, but rather the CATcerto is performed by live orchestra with a cleverly edited video of Nora's piano playing. The charming piece might have you wishing someone would bring Nora out for a little bow at the end.
Performances are Friday, February 18 & Saturday, February 19 (8pm) and Sunday, February 20 (7:30pm) at Jones Hall. Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski will be on the podium. Vocalist Kenny Loggins headlines, with Nora the Cat as the opening act.
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