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Amateurmusician10

This is the second time I ve gone to see the Houston Symphony performing the music of a popular rock/pop artist, the first time was Led Zeppelin, and we were not disappointed. The symphony sounded incredible as usual, and the vocalist chosen was perfect. Well done.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Thu, May 21, 2009

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hotboyD

Very Entertaining! The music was great... Crowd was engaged and involved the whole time. Family oriented atmosphere. Just a great event.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Thu, May 21, 2009

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IMissBowie

The amazing Houston Symphony and the music of David Bowie?! What could be better than that?! I was so excited to see this; yet when I arrived and realized there would be a singer, I thought "This is going to be so cheesy and he's going to ruin the music I love so much." I WAS WRONG. An amazing, charismatic, passionate Bowie fan with his Davy Jones (Monkees) voice paid homage to the legend. It was surprisingly fabulous.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Thu, May 21, 2009

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pavallion

Wow these guys are amazing!!! They put on a fantastic show. High energy and fun. Got the crowd singing right along with them. Would definitely recommend going to see Rocapella

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Thu, May 21, 2009

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Barbkelley

Saw Rockapella 3 years ago and love them. So nice to have them up at the CWMP!!! Great seats (second) at a great price!!! Thanks you, thank you! We will always come see Rockappels.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Thu, May 21, 2009

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Shorts

The overall experience was was worth every penny. I bought near front tickets instead of taking advantage of the free lawn seating and glad I did. Upfront enhanced the music quality and experience. Next time we go we will always get tickets up front.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Thu, May 21, 2009

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crisgia555

I really enjoyed the concert - it was a great opportunity to see and appreciate the Symphony without having to get dressed up. I plan on attending another show later this year.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Thu, May 21, 2009

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SAL62

I enjoyed the program very much, and the covered seating was also very enjoyable. I took my 13 year old grandaughter for her first symphony experience, and believe it or not, she also enjoyed it very much.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Thu, May 21, 2009

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squirtTLH

I bought discounted tickets for my sister, my neice and myself. We enjoyed the activities with my neice before the show and the symphony was great as usual.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Thu, May 21, 2009

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EFerguson

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this event. We had seats towards the front and were able to enjoy a great view. The music was great, the dancing was wonderful and entertaining. I wish it had been longer than one hour, I would not have gotten bored in the least. Overall a great show!

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Thu, May 21, 2009

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fotograffir

Enjoyed the music and the dancing in the style of the 1950's.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Wed, May 21, 2014

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souzbaugh

As always the Houston Symphony put on a wonderful performance. It is such a wonderful way to share culture and music with our children! Keep the shows coming!!!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Wed, May 21, 2014

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vlh55

It was a wonderful evening of music. I could have listen to it again and again. The symphony was extremely good as always and the four singers were very good and enjoyable to listen to and watch. They seemed to really enjoy the music also. It was a great night of entertainment. Although it was warm outside it was just right in the pavilion.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Wed, May 21, 2014

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DustinWade

The singers we amazing! One of the best shows ever! I highly recommend!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Wed, May 21, 2014

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Momto4littles

The Houston Orchestra was amazing. We recently moved to OKC, but I drove our two oldest children (5&4) back for this concert. It was definitely worth it! Since it was a Disney concert, it was geared towards children. I wish it had started at 7 PM instead of 8 PM. There were a lot of meltdowns going on! Despite getting up at 5:30 to travel to The Woodlands, my kids and I loved it!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Wed, May 21, 2014

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BigSlim73

Had a great time. Brought back a lot of childhood memories.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Wed, May 21, 2014

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FirstKate123

I have always been a fan of Billy Joel and Michael Cavanaugh really captured the spirit of his music and his enthusiasm. The symphony played wonderfully and I would definitely recommend this for anyone, including those that don't have long term love of Billy Joels music.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Wed, May 21, 2014

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CypressMusicLover

From the first notes played, it was a very energetic and enjoyable show. I loved singing along to every song! I will definitely see this again!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Wed, May 21, 2014

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pmichaelh

Not being a regular symphony attendee, I was unsure what to expect, but my wife and I were pleasantly surprised. The selections covered a broad range and covered both familiar and new ground. In addition, the conductor's comments added an extra touch of entertainment, beyond an already excellent concert experience.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Wed, May 21, 2014

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concertgoer151413

The Houston Symphony (pops) put on a good show. Definitely upbeat and fairly humorous at points, and of course musically it was great as well.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Wed, May 21, 2014

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Anonymous

Great performance, great seats - can't wait to go again!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Oct 11, 2013

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TinyTot6

I wasn't sure what to expect but I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Can't wait to see them again!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Oct 11, 2013

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debottym

Because of the 'weather', the curtain was drawn the entire duration of the concert. Everyone had to watch the concert on big screens. Might as well watched a concert on youtube from the comfort of my home rather than sitting out in the cold Poor planning overall. Knowing the time of the year and the weather, they should've accounted for heaters for the band on the stage.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Oct 11, 2013

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GIGI555

I paid, I went, but I didn't watch the Houston Symphony Holly Jolly Spectacular, WHY? because they kept the curtain down because it was cold and expected us to watch the screens!!! They could have placed tall heaters throughout the stage to keep the performers warm, come on , don't even have it if you're afraid of the cold. I was very disappointed and left after the first piece.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Oct 11, 2013

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Scrooger

Curtain stayed closed the whole performance. All we saw were shadows and screen shots on the video screens. They could have been in downtown Houston for all we knew. It wasn't that cold out. All they needed to do was some pre-planning and have heaters blowing warm air under the performers chairs. I feel paying customers should get half their money back.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Oct 11, 2013

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daveshep

All elements very enjoyable... Conductor animatedly overcame the limitations of the evening... Cold weather required the curtain remain down to retain heat on the stage... which was a big disappointment for us. But the video presentation alleviated that to a great degree. All in all... a successful event.. and we're looking forward to next year!!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Oct 11, 2013

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HorseyMom

We have been to the Symphony's Holly Jolly Pops several times before and it's always been fun and festive but this year not so much. Granted it was a chilly night but to keep the orchestra behind a full stage curtain was disappointing at best, the show was displayed on the big screens but you attend live events to see the performers not watch TV! It had been cold for several days so it was not a surprise it was cold on the night, surely putting heaters on the stage would have kept performers and instruments warm, plus the programme was cut short. The musical choices were not particularly festive either, except the final sing along.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Oct 11, 2013

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Woodlandsnot

Very disappointing. Who pays for second row sears only to be told the orchestra would be playing behind a curtain. Ths screens that close are blurry and the event was of good. We are at the woodlands pavilion not in Antarctica. They syrl could have brought in heating for the orchestra. It was not really cold. It was a winter. On set. What do they expect. Will never go to this again.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Oct 11, 2013

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Zureli

With the great Houston Symphony Orchestra on stage the expectations were high. But, insted of familiar classic and catchy symphony`s is was more of a educational talk show. My kids got bored pretty quickly :/ Hopefully we could get some more Grieg, Bethoveen and scary version of songs familiar to kids.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Oct 11, 2013

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boredtotearsinthewoodland

The only good part of the whole event was the flash mob prior to the Symphony taking stage. Boring too much talking and not enough fun songs to keep the attention of kids or parents. very sad that we purchased tickets to this event.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Oct 11, 2013

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Anonymous

The concert was great, the music was awesome and the video that went with it was stunning and inspiring. I thought from the description that the video would be playing for the entire concert, so i was a bit disappointed that the first half of the show was only music. Not quite as described but awesome.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

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Classact531

From the advertisement, we expected an audio/visual display. The whole first half was just music (and not even music one would expect to carry the theme of Earth and Space). The second half had a series of slideshow photos that any high schooler could put together from Google Images. It appeared to be part a geography lesson and part geology Was this another National Endowment for the Arts rescue project? HUGELY disappointed! The Houston Symphony did the best it could with the limited material it was given. As an aside, the cost of refreshments was ridiculous...$8.50 for a hotdog, $14.00 for a beverage. Next time we attend Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion we will eat before we arrive.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

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HorseyMom

The music was good but the "movie" part looked like a repeat of their previous show....

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

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Anonymous

Houston Symphony The Music of Michael Jackson was just plain bad. The person they had singing Michael Jackson's songs was weak at best. He spent more time reminding the audience about himself than talking about Michael and his incredible life and musical career.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

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Anonymous

I was pleasantly surprised by this event. I didn't expect much when I bought tickets but it turned out to be a very fun evening. The symphony sounded great and was an outstanding accompaniment to the vocalist performing many of Michael Jackson's hits from the Jackson 5 era all the way through the Thriller and Bad era. Highly recommended!!

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

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Katinkie

Fantastic venue, thoroughly enjoyed the show! Artists were great, loved the Houston Symphony Orchestra, did a great job all round

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

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MtBaldy1

The show was EXCELLENT! While no one can be Michael Jackson, this performer had an excellent voice, he was an excellent showman, and he had the audience right where he wanted them! All in all, a fun time was had by ALL!

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

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Anonymous

I brought my two daughters with me, ages 9 and 12. We had a wonderful time. It was a wonderful experience for all of us. We are planning to go to the symphony more often. This was Hans Graf's last performance as conductor of The Houston Symphony. I am happy I was able to be there to see him one last time. He will be truly missed.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

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Mike77384

My wife and I have been to many symphony concerts in the Pavillion. This did not live up to the Houston Symphony's usual stellar performance. The selection of music was poor and had very little "holly jolly" included; the conductor tried to be amusing which he failed at badly, and the dance group distracted from the overall performance. We will not attend this even next year.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

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Lindy62

Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! I am from another state and really enjoyed the Houston Symphany. We loved the interaction of the conductor with the audience. I liked the dancers, especially that they were from a program that would help them expand their interest and training.

Woodlands Pavilion - Woodlands, TX - Fri, Dec 7, 2012

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JTHollyJolly

Chaotic: people coming and going long after things started; some got up from time to time to buy huge tubs of popcorn and drinks. You wouldn't get away with that at a Broadway play! Audience: Rude, Noisy. Constant talking and laughing from audience; not turning cell phones off, taking photos when told Orchestra requested it not be so. Music: very good, but orchestra folded up as soon as conductor left the stage at the end; he didn't return for possible encore. Performance lasted only about an hour and a half; no intermission. On the way out we noted the 'Band Bus' leaving, max 10 minutes after conductor left the stage. They were obviously in a hurry to get out of there. I wouldn't have been concerned about it all if this was a rock type concert or the like. Parking: Thought I checked the box for a pass, but after calling TM, appeared I did not. Asked if that could be added, but was told it was not--all filled up. But upon arrival there was plenty room in adjacent Venue garage 25 ft away for $5.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Sat, Jul 8, 2017

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Vian

It was very difficult for me to enjoy the symphony because the acoustics were sub-par and competing with the noise of the crowd. No effort was really made to keep the audience quiet in order to actually hear the beautiful music. I won't pay for tickets on this ever again. I could have attended for free and sat only a few rows back for the same noise!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Sat, Jul 8, 2017

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JLCIII

The Houston symphony is always amazing and having Tony Vincent sing like David Bowie made it extra special.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Sat, Jul 8, 2017

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Aussiemate

Excellent music and vocalist. Very entertaining, informative and fun. First class venue as well.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Sat, Jul 8, 2017

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tfine

I am a huuuuge Jaws fan and I was so excited to finally attend a Jaws / John Williams concert. I was more surprised to learn not only was the Houston Symphony playing the soundtrack but the venue played the entire movie - while the Hou Symphony played the background music!! WOW! The lighting fantastically followed the beat and rhythm of the movie. My only flaw was I saw too close to stage and I didnt have the best view to the 3 screens. I had to turn in my chair to watch the side screen. But I would do it again and again. I cant wait until the JW movie symphony show in Sept!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Sat, Jul 8, 2017

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Souffle1

The Symphony was excellent! Everyone can recognize the famous bass line from the musical score by John Williams. Thy Symphony received several moments of applause after segments of the score. And of course a standing ovation! Such a fun evening! Thank you CWMP!!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Sat, Jul 8, 2017

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NewNickname01

Fabulous!!! Loved experiencing my childhood favorite Wizard of Oz with the Houston Symphony!! Bravo!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Sat, Jul 8, 2017

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Anonymous

What a great experience, the entire family enjoyed it!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Sat, Jul 8, 2017

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LEOtheLION1966

It was OK ... little disappointed ... was expecting more, was geared to much to kiddies ... was not so scary or the music was not scary. Was expecting to hear music to Dracula, or Frankenstein or other scary type music, not Spiderman or Aladin (maybe Disney villian music would have been better ... visual effects disappointng ... I am a graphic designer and event planner, I could have done a heck of a lot better. Not sure I would rush back next time. Also the usher placed us in the wrong seats, in the middle of the show we had to move. WTF Finally, if you are planning to have food and drink service, it needs to end before the show begins ... nothing worse is to enjoy a show and see servers interrupting your view and being distracted

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Sat, Jul 8, 2017

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Essindy

They did very well. You could see the passion in the concert master's movements and the orchestra played very well.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Sat, Jul 8, 2017

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JennyHell

I really hope they recorded this. It was a magical mash-up and one of the best concerts I have attended in some time.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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Anonymous

The "fine arts" events, as this one was considered, are a lot easier to get in and out of. The crowd is a lot more tame and do not get rowdy like the other concerts.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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MiscLisa

Amazing show! It was excellent! The sound quality was great, and wonderful friendly staff at event.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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vanthemanfanstan

This is really a great group that more people should hear! The lead singer is amazing. She rocked the house! The band is also great and the symphony did an excellent job. The only bad part was someone behind me wouldn't shut up. He kept talking loudly. The ushers should have told him to shut up!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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anaggiemom

I took my granddaughters, 10 and 6, to see Matilda - Film with Orchestra and we had a wonderful time. The orchestra was "spot on" with every beat. And the girls were super excited to see the "guy who played the mean Daddy" in real life on stage. As always the volunteers were great. The girls also enjoyed all the vendor booths, especially the green hair applicators. Thanks for a special evening and a great memory.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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SwishTX

The concert was truly amazing. From the lead singer with his 12 string Martin to the lead guitarist with his Gibson Les Paul deluxe cherry Sunburst guitar and the female violinist ( Miss Izzy) were exemplary. I especially love the lead rif of 'stairway to heaven' Play by both the lead guitarist and the electric violinist. Epic is all I can say.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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JaneCh

This was our first time to Cynthia Woods and to see the Houston Symphony and it was an amazing show. The weather was perfect and the covered seats were worth the price.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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HorseyMom

We have been attending Hocus Pocus Pops for several years and the playlist is getting shorter and repetitive. Always Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Apprentice. Its supposed to be about Halloween so why not incorporate music from Halloween movies or spooky classical pieces (Dance Macabre springs to mind). Until the program is changed we won't attend another.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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Anonymous

This is the second venue we have attended wherein the Houston Symphony and a cover band played music from the Beatles and Rolling Stones. They have been outstanding. I hope this combo will continue for the foreseeable future.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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BIGPREP72

Despite being 91 degrees still at 10:00 PM, the show was very enjoyable.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Thu, Jul 21, 2016

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Alesisa

Houston Symphony was amazing as always! I thought it was going to be totally different, but still amazing.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Fri, May 8, 2015

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SwishTX

Awesome evening at The Woodlands Pavilion. Great evening with the fans and the songs were amazing. Loved the Houston Symphony in the background. The Beatles (re-make group) had lovely vocals and super to see the old VOX amps and 60's version guitars. It was a magical evening, and I loved it. Swish The Woodlands, Texas

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Fri, May 8, 2015

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LoveConcertsAll

Had a great evening at The Cynthia Woods Outdoor Pavillon on Friday evening. The Houston Symphony is just fabulous and to work in Beatles music was spectacular. I highly recommend going to this show. Everyone in the audience was singing along and having a great time. We also booked tickets to Houston Symphony and Rolling Stones. Can't wait for that show.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Fri, May 8, 2015

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lordtable

The concept of the show is excellent, but sound was less-than-perfect: during the first half of the show, the orchestra could barely be heard. Things got better later, specially when "I'm the Walrus" and "A day in the life" were played. Other than that, I recommend the show for those hard-core Beatles fans like myself.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Fri, May 8, 2015

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Knappess

My family went to this concert and I must say, were were thoroughly impressed. Our sons could not believe it, because they thought it was just going to be the symphony; when the performers came on stage though, it was a whole different story. What a show! If you ever have the chance to go see it, hop in your "yellow submarine" and get to the Pavilion!! You will NOT be disappointed.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Fri, May 8, 2015

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HorseyMom

This event is more of a kiddy Disney event, the music chosen is not spooky, scary or in keeping with the season. The Houston Symphony are great and the costumes some of the musicians wore were fantastic but the choice of music needs a serious review.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Fri, May 8, 2015

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Chandlermaid

Not sure what to think. I assumed the symphony would play Halloween music since the event was advertised for kids and family. There was Stravinski, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, etc, but nothing from Halloween films (Beetlejuice, Coraline, Peanuts, Hocus Pocus, etc). Also, no visual stimulation for the kids. The camera was solely focused on the orchestra. We took three kids who were more interested in their popcorn and drinks than the event. Won't return to this.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Fri, May 8, 2015

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Knappess

My husband and I went to see this performance for the first time. It was such an unbelievable and beautiful performance. Even the director played an instrument while directing! All of the symphony members were clad in Halloween costumes, which made the event that much more unique. All of the children that were dressed up were such a delight to see. We highly recommend this event!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Fri, May 8, 2015

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SGTYork

Outstanding event. Great music combined with a great venue. The blending of the band with the Houston Symphony Orchestra was perfect. loved it

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Fri, May 8, 2015

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swan7and9

It was a wonderful night out listening to beautiful music. Andrea Estrada was so enrgetic and engaging to the audiance. The violin player James Ehnes was simly amazing. If you ever get a chance to watch him play it will be an experiance you wont forget!

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman - Woodlands, TX - Fri, May 8, 2015

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mansfield410

The stellar combination of Houston Symphony's new director, Andres Orozco-Estrada and guest violinist, James Ehnes left my daughter and I wanting more! My daughter is studying the standing bass in the 7th grade, so we attend orchestral events as often as possible, but the passion and dedication to these pieces were unmatchable. Though the crowd was quite thin this night, even the players that weren't soloists showed passion in their performances. I'm hoping others will catch wind and attend these bargain concerts in the pavillion to show better appreciation of these talents! This event was friendly to all ages and encouraged kids of all ages to even test out instruments in the foyer.