Sister Cities of Houston presents its 2017 Fall Concert on Saturday, November 18, at 6:00 p.m. at MATCH Houston.
This annual international variety show features local and international performers from Houston and its 18 Sister Cities.
Special Guest Mayor Sylvester Turner will make brief comments and present the performers with City of Houston Appreciation Certificates.
Admission includes a fully catered reception with the performers and international dignitaries immediately following the show.
Please purchase tickets here: https://matchouston.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F6100000D2QAJEA3
Come and enjoy the following perfomers:
Mixteco Ballet Folklorico
Mixteco Ballet Folklorico is a non-profit organization dedicated to the research, preservation and education of Mexican customs, traditions and culture through the art of music and dance. Founded in 1992, the goal of this dynamic group of dancers is to provide Houston area youth with cultural activities that are rewarding to them and increase artistic awareness within the community as well. Group directors, Jose Sada and Rosalia Chapa, emphasize strong mental and physical discipline while adding their unique style of choreography to the traditional folkloric dances. Mixteco is a two-time Grand Champion for 2015 & 2016’s “Competencia Folklorica de Texas” held annually in Corpus Christi, TX. Since its formation, Mixteco has had overwhelming success throughout Texas and Mexico by performing at various events and dance competitions.
HSPVA Choral Ensemble – Julia Hall, Director
The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, the premier fine arts magnet high school in the Houston Independent School District, opened in 1971 to nurture the talents of aspiring young artists. The HSPVA Chamber Singers is an auditioned small ensemble of sophomores and juniors. They are directed by Julia Hall, an HSPVA alumna.
Nao Kusuzaki
Born in Ehime, Japan, Nao Kusuzaki was raised in Japan, Washington D.C., Boston, and joined Houston Ballet in 2004 where she danced as a soloist from 2009. Her featured roles include: The Sugarplum Fairy and The Snow Queen in The Nutcracker, Nikiya in La Bayadere, Madame Butterfly and Suzuki in Madame Butterfly. Nao is Founder of Creative Minds Collaborative Inc., a nonprofit organization which seeks to create meaning across arts, educators, and supporters of the arts.
Newman Liu, Master Chinese viola player, formally with Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, Accompanied by pianist, Lawrence L. Xie
Ever since his childhood, Newman Liu has been passionate about studying music. He graduated from the Department of String Instruments of Sichuan Music Conservatory majoring viola performance. After moving to Houston in 2017, he joined Texas Medical Center Orchestra and formed JNDD string quartet. Currently, he is teaching viola in his own studio.
Lawrence L. Xie – He has been studying piano playing since four years old, with the first eleven years being professionally at Central Conservatory of Music. Came to the United States when he was twenty years old, and has lived in Houston for almost twenty years.
Wawel Polish Folk Dancers
The Wawel Polish Folk Dancers are a non-profit performing group dedicated to promoting Polish culture through song and dance. The group consists of high school, college, graduate students, and adults.
Sister Cities of Houston 2017 Fall Concert
- Date: Tuesday, December 5 2017
- Time: 7:30 p.m. The theater will open approximately 30 minutes before the performance begins. The estimated run time is one and half hours.
- Location: MATCH, 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
- Admission: $20 – $60. Admission includes reception after the show.