Guest conductor Emmanuel Coraza will direct The Woodlands Symphony for the classical portion of Grieg & Gamers. Widely respected as both an educator and conductor, Coraza brings a dynamic musical presence shaped by years of success in orchestral education and professional performance. The concerto soloist, pianist Matthew Kent Everett, brings a similarly wide-ranging perspective. Mr. Everett is Founder and Artistic Director of The Woodlands Diversion.
The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra presents Grieg & Gamers, a cinematic, multi-generational concert experience where classical masterworks meet iconic video game soundtracks. The performance will take place Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church, 4881 W. Panther Creek Drive. Tickets range from $15.00 to $50.00 plus Eventbrite fees and may be purchased online at Eventbrite.com. Limited tickets can be purchased in the lobby on the day of the concert. Doors open at 5:00pm.
The program begins with Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite and his Piano Concerto in A minor, followed by a second half featuring symphonic arrangements inspired by beloved video game worlds including Mario Galaxy, Pokémon Go, The
Legend of Zelda, and Minecraft. Designed to welcome seasoned concertgoers, families, gamers, and first-time symphony attendees, Grieg & Gamers celebrates storytelling through music across generations.
The Woodlands Symphony returns to The Pavilion for TWO concerts!
July 15, 2026
“Game On!”
Flutes and violins race through Flight of the Bumblebee displaying their incredible speed. Trombone soloist Mike Warny performs Blue Bells of Scotland in a marathon of variations. The entire orchestra demonstrates their martial arts skills in a highly disciplined version of Kung Fu Panda by Hans Zimmer. With all your favorite Olympic Themes from past and present too, The Woodlands Symphony guarantees to takes you out to the ball game and bring the stadium rock to you.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
“Dead Symphony”
American composer Lee Johnson’s re-imagining of Grateful Dead melodies set to a full symphony in multiple movements and meters. Dead Heads will recognize Blues for Allah, Sugar Magnolia, China Doll and many more in an interpretation that’s mind expanding. The Woodlands Symphony opens with their own montage of progressive rock music to prepare your ear palettes for a night that will go down in history at The Woodlands Pavilion.
100% Homegrown
Woodlands Symphony Musicians live, work and play in the cities that surround The Woodlands, Texas. Our orchestra has the best professional players in the area, dedicated music teachers and highly skilled university young musicians.
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