Kassandra | The Leader

Tragic workplace passions and political fanaticism

A classical myth and a timeless political satire receive modern operatic updates in this world-premiere, double-bill presentation of new works by Anthony Brandt and Karim Al-Zand by Opera in the Heights and Musiqa.

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2019-20
Featured Artists

Jackson Guillen, violin + viola

Tali Morgulis, piano

Blake Wilkins, percussion

Jerry Hou, Conductor

Karol Bennett, Soprano

Amanda Galick, flute

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Musiqa announces winners of national and local competitions for emerging composers

In an effort to increase professional opportunities for emerging composers, Musiqa has selected three early career composers from diverse backgrounds to write new works for its LOFT concert series at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. The Musiqa Artistic Board has...

Musiqa nurtures creative talent, expanding commissioning programs

Thanks to the support of the Composer Circle’s donors, Musiqa has expanded its outreach and support of emerging voices in contemporary music with the creation of the inaugural Emerging Composer Commission. This nationwide competition awards a commission to emerging...

Karol Bennett receives the Father Eugene Merlet Award for Community Service

We are very proud to announce that our Resident Artist, Karol Bennett, is the winner of the Father Eugène Merlet Award for Community Service from the Pro Musicis Foundation, for her tireless dedication to Musiqa's education. On May 9, 2019, Karol performed and...