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About this concert
7:30 PM CST1 Going
Cirque de la Symphonie will be performed live in Houston January 29–31, 2027, with the Houston Symphony and conductor Brett Mitchell at Jones Hall.
The spectacle of Cirque meets the sonic power of the Symphony!
Get ready to ooh and ahh as Cirque’s dazzling troupe of world-class aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen perform around and above the orchestra, choreographed to live music by the Symphony! Perfect for the whole family, this concert is thrilling, magical, and utterly unforgettable.
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Artist bio
Widely recognized as an engaging communicator known for his vivid musical leadership, Brett Mitchell has earned consistent praise for his performances on world-class stages, establishing himself as a leading voice in American classical music.
Mitchell currently serves as Music Director of the Pasadena Symphony—an orchestra comprising many of Hollywood’s premier studio musicians—and Artistic Director & Conductor of Oregon’s Sunriver Music Festival. His previous leadership roles include tenures as Music Director of the Colorado Symphony, Associate Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra, and Assistant Conductor positions with both the Houston Symphony and the Orchestre National de France.
Also an accomplished pianist, Mitchell was named a Steinway Artist by Steinway & Sons in 2025. He concertizes regularly at the keyboard, often appearing in recital with members of his orchestras. Beyond the concert hall, he has cultivated a devoted global following through his original piano transcriptions of iconic film scores, which are featured prominently on his popular YouTube channel.
Read MoreMitchell currently serves as Music Director of the Pasadena Symphony—an orchestra comprising many of Hollywood’s premier studio musicians—and Artistic Director & Conductor of Oregon’s Sunriver Music Festival. His previous leadership roles include tenures as Music Director of the Colorado Symphony, Associate Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra, and Assistant Conductor positions with both the Houston Symphony and the Orchestre National de France.
Also an accomplished pianist, Mitchell was named a Steinway Artist by Steinway & Sons in 2025. He concertizes regularly at the keyboard, often appearing in recital with members of his orchestras. Beyond the concert hall, he has cultivated a devoted global following through his original piano transcriptions of iconic film scores, which are featured prominently on his popular YouTube channel.
Genres: Film Music, Classical
