Archway Music / Dance / Literary Events, 2026
MARCH, 2026
Sunday, March 22, 6:00-8:00pm, Bob Henschen Jazz Quartet featuring Warren Sneed
One of our regular groups! If you like jazz, don't miss this group.
One of our regular groups! If you like jazz, don't miss this group.
Sunday, March 29, 6:00-8:00pm, Expressions of Judaism in Contemporary Music
Organized by Asher Lurie, Expressions of Jewish Identity in Contemporary Music features premieres of new compositions by Ethan Resnik and Asher Lurie, and performances of works by Yuval Medina, Jonathan Leshnoff, and Max Helfman. The concert portrays different aspects of Jewish composers’ heritage, upbringing, and experiences, while demonstrating how culture and music can be meaningfully intertwined. The works will be performed by Jessica Lyulinsky (mezzo-soprano), Laura Hoyos (violin), Sophie Ayer (violin), Matthieu Girardet (viola), Maya Zemach (cello), and Ethan Resnik (piano), all students at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.
Organized by Asher Lurie, Expressions of Jewish Identity in Contemporary Music features premieres of new compositions by Ethan Resnik and Asher Lurie, and performances of works by Yuval Medina, Jonathan Leshnoff, and Max Helfman. The concert portrays different aspects of Jewish composers’ heritage, upbringing, and experiences, while demonstrating how culture and music can be meaningfully intertwined. The works will be performed by Jessica Lyulinsky (mezzo-soprano), Laura Hoyos (violin), Sophie Ayer (violin), Matthieu Girardet (viola), Maya Zemach (cello), and Ethan Resnik (piano), all students at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.
APRIL, 2026
Saturday, April 4, 7:30-9:30pm, Intimate Letters
Join us for Intimate Letters, a powerful evening featuring Janáček's String Quartet No. 2 and Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 18 No. 3. Named "Intimate Letters" by Janàček himself, the visceral music of his String Quartet No. 2 takes us into the complexity of his relationship with Kamila Stösslová. The evening ends with a selection of Dvorak’s Cypresses, a personal collection of love songs based off the poetry of Gustav Moravský arranged for string quartet.
Join us for Intimate Letters, a powerful evening featuring Janáček's String Quartet No. 2 and Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 18 No. 3. Named "Intimate Letters" by Janàček himself, the visceral music of his String Quartet No. 2 takes us into the complexity of his relationship with Kamila Stösslová. The evening ends with a selection of Dvorak’s Cypresses, a personal collection of love songs based off the poetry of Gustav Moravský arranged for string quartet.
Sunday, April 5, 6:00-8:00pm, Nanki Chugh, Violin
Indian-American violinist Nanki Chugh presents a lecture-recital that explores the space between Baroque and Indian classical music through fusion improvisation and works for solo violin by Reena Esmail and Johann Sebastian Bach.
Indian-American violinist Nanki Chugh presents a lecture-recital that explores the space between Baroque and Indian classical music through fusion improvisation and works for solo violin by Reena Esmail and Johann Sebastian Bach.
Sunday, April 12, 6:00-8:00pm, Rice String Quartet
This group from Rice University will bring together audiences from both classical music and metal together for a concert that is aimed toward both. They want to program heavy works for string quartet that evoke the energy, tone and expression of metal such as works by Shostakovich, Bartok, Ginastera, and so on. Additionally, one member, Maxwell Whittaker, will write a work for string quartet with live processing such as distortion to evoke timbres from metal music which they will achieve this using string pickups and Max MSP to control the effect parameters. Their goal is to show that these two genres are more closely linked than many people think, and hopefully the audience will gain a better understanding and appreciation of both classical and metal music. The big characteristics they will focus on are energy, tone, and expression. They will talk through the works and highlight these characteristics so the audience can look out for them when they are performed. They will also want to add an element of interactivity between the performance in the audience, where audience members will have the option to manipulate different effects that the string quartet is playing via an interface, making the audience a part of the composition itself.
This group from Rice University will bring together audiences from both classical music and metal together for a concert that is aimed toward both. They want to program heavy works for string quartet that evoke the energy, tone and expression of metal such as works by Shostakovich, Bartok, Ginastera, and so on. Additionally, one member, Maxwell Whittaker, will write a work for string quartet with live processing such as distortion to evoke timbres from metal music which they will achieve this using string pickups and Max MSP to control the effect parameters. Their goal is to show that these two genres are more closely linked than many people think, and hopefully the audience will gain a better understanding and appreciation of both classical and metal music. The big characteristics they will focus on are energy, tone, and expression. They will talk through the works and highlight these characteristics so the audience can look out for them when they are performed. They will also want to add an element of interactivity between the performance in the audience, where audience members will have the option to manipulate different effects that the string quartet is playing via an interface, making the audience a part of the composition itself.
Sunday, April 19, 6:00-8:00pm, AURA of UH
A creative group of University of Houston students performing contemporary works.
A creative group of University of Houston students performing contemporary works.
Sunday, April 26, 6:00-8:00pm, Opus 4 String Quartet
One of our regular quartets!
One of our regular quartets!
MAY, 2026
Sunday, May 3, 6:00-8:00pm, Carya String Quartet
"Metamorphosis" features work by Margaret Brouwer, Tina Davidson, Alexander Bryant and Vivian Fine. They will be sharing the stage with two young ensembles to perform “Paper, Glass, String, and Wood,” by Tina Davidson. Ms. Davidson, herself, was shaped in part by Vivian Fine, whose “String Quartet No. 1” provides a snapshot into the middle of 20th century American music. This program also features the works of Rice University alumna Alexandra Bryant and one of her mentors, Margaret Brouwer. With guest violinist, Tracey Gibler.
"Metamorphosis" features work by Margaret Brouwer, Tina Davidson, Alexander Bryant and Vivian Fine. They will be sharing the stage with two young ensembles to perform “Paper, Glass, String, and Wood,” by Tina Davidson. Ms. Davidson, herself, was shaped in part by Vivian Fine, whose “String Quartet No. 1” provides a snapshot into the middle of 20th century American music. This program also features the works of Rice University alumna Alexandra Bryant and one of her mentors, Margaret Brouwer. With guest violinist, Tracey Gibler.
Thursday, May 7, 6:00-8:00pm, MusiqLab
This public concert is the culmination of MusiqaLab: Musiqa's composer-in-residence program and Houston's launchpad for bold young composers. In this residency, high school students work side-by-side with a professional Houston composer, exploring new sounds and turning their ideas into original music. Throughout the program, students discover how contemporary music – and creativity itself – can express their unique stories. During this concert, Musiqa Artists will perform each student’s piece, and each young composer will step up to share the inspiration behind their work. MusiqaLab empowers students to take creative risks, champion human creativity, and shape the future of new music.
This public concert is the culmination of MusiqaLab: Musiqa's composer-in-residence program and Houston's launchpad for bold young composers. In this residency, high school students work side-by-side with a professional Houston composer, exploring new sounds and turning their ideas into original music. Throughout the program, students discover how contemporary music – and creativity itself – can express their unique stories. During this concert, Musiqa Artists will perform each student’s piece, and each young composer will step up to share the inspiration behind their work. MusiqaLab empowers students to take creative risks, champion human creativity, and shape the future of new music.
Sunday, May 17, 6:00-8:00pm, Contempo
One of our regular groups! A creative mix of vocals, strings, percussion and keyboard.
One of our regular groups! A creative mix of vocals, strings, percussion and keyboard.
JUNE, 2026
Monday, June 1, 7:00-8:00pm, Harp Recital with Juan Riveros
Juan Riveros is one of a new generation of harpists bridging a variety of styles and artistic avenues, building audiences and fostering fresh appreciation for an instrument with ancient and diverse traditions. A seasoned soloist, Riveros’ experience includes performances at the Rio Harp Festival (2023 – 2025), São Paulo Harp Festival, solo recitals through the American Harp Society’s Winner’s Outreach Program, and the 2019 and 2022 USA International Harp Competitions. Riveros was appointed as the Instructor of Harp at Michigan State University in August 2024, serving as a member of the String Area faculty and teaching the College of Music’s harp students. In addition to his studio at Michigan State, Riveros maintains an international studio of private harp students, offering instruction in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Riveros' concert kicks off the Harpisphere workshop, a weeklong harp intensive for students ages 13-21.
Juan Riveros is one of a new generation of harpists bridging a variety of styles and artistic avenues, building audiences and fostering fresh appreciation for an instrument with ancient and diverse traditions. A seasoned soloist, Riveros’ experience includes performances at the Rio Harp Festival (2023 – 2025), São Paulo Harp Festival, solo recitals through the American Harp Society’s Winner’s Outreach Program, and the 2019 and 2022 USA International Harp Competitions. Riveros was appointed as the Instructor of Harp at Michigan State University in August 2024, serving as a member of the String Area faculty and teaching the College of Music’s harp students. In addition to his studio at Michigan State, Riveros maintains an international studio of private harp students, offering instruction in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Riveros' concert kicks off the Harpisphere workshop, a weeklong harp intensive for students ages 13-21.
Sunday, June 21, 6:00-8:00pm, Bob Henschen Jazz Quartet featuring Warren Sneed
One of our regular groups! If you like jazz, don't miss this group.
One of our regular groups! If you like jazz, don't miss this group.