Thanksgiving Weekend: Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7 & Shéhérazade

Thanksgiving Weekend: Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7 & Shéhérazade Join the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall on November 27‑29, 2026 for a sumptuous musical feast that celebrates the holiday in the most unforgettable way. Conductor and Music Director Juraj Valčuha will lead the orchestra, while mezzo‑soprano Sasha Cooke will enchant the audience with her virtuoso artistry. The program opens with the soaring, lavishly romantic “Prelude, Nightmare, and Love Scene” from Alfred Hitchcock’s *Vertigo*, scored by the legendary Bernard Herrmann. Next, you’ll be whisked away to the magical land of *One Thousand and One Nights* as Cooke joins the orchestra for Maurice Ravel’s bewitching *Shéhérazade*. Finally, the concert culminates with Sergei Prokofiev’s sparkling **Symphony No. 7**, a delightful masterpiece originally written for a children’s radio program that captures the wonder and fairy‑tale charm of any age. Come experience the Houston Symphony’s captivating performances, the undeniable alchemy between conductor, soloist, and orchestra, and a truly unforgettable celebration of music and gratitude. Details & tickets available now.