Virtuosi of Houston is a program unlike any other fine arts program for young musicians in the country. A 501(c) 3 organization, Virtuosi was formed in 1996 to increase education and performance opportunities leading to a music profession for Houston’s exceptionally gifted middle to high school age musicians and to bring an expanded repertoire of chamber works to Houston audiences. The chamber group is smaller (55) than a typical symphony orchestra, allowing these exceptional musicians to experience increased confidence, leadership, responsibility and skill through individual attention from two world-class conductors. Leadership is provided by Franz Anton Krager, Professor of Conducting and Director of Orchestras, and Andrzej Grabiec, Professor of Violin, both faculty members at the University of Houston, Moores School of Music, and artistic directors and conductors of the Virtuosi of Houston. Virtuosi of Houston gives students the foundation and skills they need for their future in a career in music. Our vision is that someday they will return to Texas as performers, educators, and arts advocates to give their expertise back to the community that helped develop them as young artists.

Small Ensemble Summer Workshop

June 4-15, 2012
The Virtuosi of Houston Fourth Annual Small Ensemble Summer Workshop is designed for talented musicians ages 11-18 who specialize in violin, viola or cello. The workshop takes place Monday through Friday from June 4 to June 15 during the afternoon hours of 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Read more...

Orchestra group hits right notes with help

Houston Chronicle: Although Virtuosi of Houston, 303 Memorial City Way, has been around for 13 years as the premier chamber orchestra for young artists, it took a River Oaks couple’s involvement and fundraising to take it to the next level. Read more...

A Student’s Journey of Discovery

Alumnus Justin Parker, a two-year member of Virtuosi of Houston, winner of the 2008 Virtuosi of Houston Immanuel and Helen B. Olshan Foundation Concerto Competition (strings division) and currently the only freshmen in the cello section in the University of Texas Symphony Orchestra, writes about how two local college professors changed the direction of his life. Read more...