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The Woodlands Diversion announces 2026-27 Season, Opening September 25 with Trio Duende
The Woodlands Diversion (TWD) has announced its 2026–27 season, featuring five distinctive programs that bring together classical music with jazz, Latin American traditions, Motown, theater and more.
The season opens Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m. with American Ecstasies, featuring Trio Duende at The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church. The performance sets the tone for a season designed to showcase both the range of classical music and the connections it shares with musical and cultural traditions from around the world.
Featuring flutist Tyler Martin, cellist Caio Diniz and pianist James Palmer, American Ecstasies explores the intersection of jazz, Latin dance, European modernism and the American classical tradition. Works by Kevin Day, Jennifer Higdon, Ned Rorem and Nikolai Kapustin move from lyrical and introspective to colorful, rhythmic and exhilarating.
“We’re thrilled to share a season that reflects what The Woodlands Diversion is all about, bringing people together through great music while creating experiences that feel fresh, engaging and a little unexpected, ” said Matthew Everett, Artistic Director. “This season gives audiences the opportunity to experience an incredible range of music and artists, and we’re especially excited about the diversity of performances we’re bringing to our community.”
The September opening is the first of five programs running through May 2027. The season will explore connections across cultures, musical genres and generations while continuing TWD’s mission of making high-quality performing arts accessible to The Woodlands and surrounding communities.
2026 – 2027 SEASON
AMERICAN ECSTASIES — September 25, 2026, 7 p.m.
Featuring Trio Duende, Tyler Martin, flute; Caio Diniz, cello; and Dr. James Palmer, piano. The season opener brings together music influenced by jazz, Latin dance, modernism and the American classical tradition, with works by Kevin Day, Jennifer Higdon, Ned Rorem and Nikolai Kapustin.
LAZOS — October 10, 2026, 7 p.m.
Lazos celebrates the connections that unite us through music and art, bringing together the rich and diverse traditions of Latin America. From classical and folk traditions to popular music and jazz, the program explores the rhythms, colors and shared influences that connect cultures across borders and generations. The performance will feature TWD musicians alongside special guest artists.
WINTERTIDE — December 5, 2026
A festive celebration blending beloved holiday classics with timeless classical music. Featuring works by composers including Vivaldi, Corelli and Bach alongside familiar seasonal favorites, Wintertide brings warmth, tradition and musical brilliance.
MOTOWN & MOZART — February 6, 2027, 7 p.m.
Two seemingly different musical worlds come together in a celebration of timeless music. Motown & Mozart pairs the elegance and brilliance of W.A. Mozart with iconic music from the Motown tradition, exploring unexpected connections in rhythm, melody, energy and style, from 18th-century Vienna to the sounds that transformed American popular music.
LETTERS TO MOM — May 8, 2027, 7 p.m.
The season concludes with an original stage work celebrating the complex and enduring bond between mothers and their children. Blending live theater with chamber music, Letters to Mom explores love, joy, tenderness, uncertainty, loss and the many emotions woven into motherhood. Music by Jessie Montgomery, Caroline Shaw, Germaine Tailleferre, Rachel Portman and others creates the musical landscape for this intimate and heartfelt story.
Tickets & Information
Tickets for The Woodlands Diversion’s 2026–27 season are on sale now. Full concert details, locations and ticket information are available at thewoodlandsdiversion.org.
The Woodlands Diversion is a performing arts organization dedicated to creating engaging, accessible musical experiences in The Woodlands and surrounding community. Through thoughtfully curated performances, collaborations and community programming, TWD brings together accomplished artists and diverse musical traditions while creating new ways for audiences to experience classical music.
Source: The Woodlands Diversion
