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Voyage Houston

“Our informal approach and free-to-attend concerts have attracted many audience members who are new to classical music. Our outdoor concerts are a special place because it’s a chance to connect with your neighbors, and bring your kids and dogs to the event…It’s more of a block party vibe than a formal concert! And on the other hand, Monarch brings the same exact high-quality musical program to a neighborhood front lawn show, a dentist’s parking lot, a formal indoor concert series, and a retirement home on the same weekend…

Arts and Culture Texas

“Fourteen core musicians make up the beating heart of Monarch. ‘All of our musicians are accomplished professionals,’ says Asthana. ‘We love being able to put together really fun, creative, fulfilling programs and connect with the audience.’ Whatever the program and setting of the concert, Monarch performances are always top-notch. ‘That high quality combined with our accessibility is such a big part of what makes us stand out,’ says Asthana. ‘Audiences can hear this really exceptional music-making and then feel comfortable talking to us and asking us questions afterwards.’”

Houston Chronicle

“A beloved holiday classic is making its way around the city this month, as Houston’s Monarch Chamber Players presents its second annual “Neighborhood Nutcracker” series. From one community to the next, the ensemble’s core wind quintet… will evoke the spirit of the season with a pared-down version of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score. Their live performances, which are free and open to the public, will accompany the 1993 film of George Balanchine’s production featuring the New York City Ballet that will be projected onto a nearby screen…”

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