TWD Presents: Embrace
A collection of love songs from around the world
On Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., The Woodlands Diversion invites audiences to Embrace, an evening devoted to the most enduring subject in art: love itself. The performance takes place in the Recital Hall of Building H at Lone Star College Montgomery, a space whose intimacy mirrors the spirit of the music it will contain.
Love songs are among humanity’s oldest artistic artifacts, written not as abstractions, but as confessions. Composers and poets have always turned to love in moments of elation and heartbreak alike, shaping private experiences into public beauty. Embrace traces that lineage, gathering together some of the most cherished love songs ever written, alongside instrumental reflections that speak just as eloquently without words.
The program features soprano Jan Cornelius Le Claire, whose voice brings clarity, warmth, and emotional honesty to music that lives at the intersection of intimacy and universality. She is joined by Ensemble Diversion, a chamber ensemble of violin, viola, cello, and piano, led from the keyboard by Artistic Director Matthew Kent Everett.
What emerges over the course of the evening is not a survey of styles so much as a meditation on a shared human impulse. Whether sung or purely instrumental, these pieces remind us that love - romantic, tender, conflicted, hopeful - has always been a force that artists return to when words alone are not enough. Embrace offers an hour of listening that feels less like a concert and more like an encounter: with memory, with longing, and with the strange familiarity of songs that seem to know us already.
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TWD Presents: Orbit
A solo piano performance with projection art
Orbit presents a compelling fusion of music and visual art. Artistic Director and pianist, Matthew Kent Everett will perform Beethoven’s iconic Piano Sonata No. 14 (“Moonlight”), Ravel’s evocative Gaspard de la Nuit along with his own compositions. Through carefully crafted projection art, the performance deepens the emotional and atmospheric experience of these landmark compositions, creating a dynamic dialogue between sound and image. This presentation invites the audience to engage with the music in a uniquely immersive and contemplative setting.
TWD Presents: Luminate
A Holiday Celebration with The Woodlands Diversion
Experience the magic of the season with The Woodlands Diversion in an evening of holiday music, holiday stories and creative visuals. Featuring TWD’s Ensemble Diversion, the program includes favorites like Winter Wonderland, Sleigh Ride, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, and My Favorite Things, along with plenty of other festive tunes. This special performance also highlights talented young musicians from our community. With colorful projections and a warm, inviting atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family, friends, and loved ones.
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TWD Presents: Mi Historia
An Original One-Person Show | World Premiere
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Woodlands Diversion proudly presents Mi Historia—an original work featuring a new story, script, and music created by our team. In partnership with the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, this premiere performance follows a young man, born in Texas and raised in Mexico, as he returns to the U.S. Through humor, heart, and song, he shares his journey of identity, belonging, and bicultural life in Texas.
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TWD Presents: Origins
The Woodlands Diversion presents Origins—a captivating exploration of the deep and surprising connections between classical and popular music.
Experience an unforgettable performance by TWD’S Ensemble Diversion, featuring timeless masterpieces from composers, such as J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Satie and Vivaldi, alongside iconic pop songs that have drawn inspiration from them. Origins invites you to hear the echoes of the past in the music of today.
Musicians:
Chandra Whittaker, vocalist
José Luis Ramierez, violin
Larysa Horichenko-Balema, cello
Matthew Kent Everett, Piano
Zecqureia Johnson, percussion
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TWD: Music & Poetry
Join us for a captivating evening with The Woodlands Diversion: Music and Poetry show on April 12th, 2025. This unique concert will celebrate the creative talents of our community, featuring captivating musical performances paired with the poignant words of our poetry contest winners. Experience the magic of live music as it beautifully complements heartfelt poetry, creating an atmosphere of inspiration and connection. Stay tuned for more details as we prepare for this extraordinary celebration of art and expression!
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TWD: Music & Movement
Join us for an enchanting evening at The Woodlands Diversion on January 18th, 2025, as we present a captivating concert that intertwines music and movement, featuring the dynamic performances of Noble Motion, Urban Souls, and Stephen Hanna. They will be accompanied by an ensemble of amazingly talented musicians: Ingrid Gerling (violin), Weilan Li (viola), Larysa Horichenko-Balema (cello), Eric Grimes (baritone), and Matthew Kent Everett (piano/harpsichord).
This unique event promises to be a celebration of creativity and connection, showcasing the powerful synergy between dance and live music.
The concert aims not only to entertain but also to uplift our community. Proceeds will directly support local initiatives, including scholarships for aspiring artists, free performances for seniors, and outreach programs for communities that face barriers in accessing the arts.
Come experience the joy of artistic expression while contributing to a noble cause. Let the rhythm inspire you and the movement move you—together, we can make a difference!
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TWD Presents: La Música de Nuestra Gente
Join us for the "La Música de Nuestra Gente" concert on October 5th, celebrating Hispanic and Latin cultures! Enjoy a lively lineup featuring various types of singing, dancing, and performances at the beautiful Recital Hall at LSC-Montgomery.
Tickets can be purchased HERE
TWD Presents: Nicholas Ho - Solo Pianist
Featuring piano masterpieces by Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, along with original works by Nicholas Ho.
Tickets for the event can be purchased here
Letters to Mom
This special concert is a heartfelt tribute to motherhood, celebrating the incredible bond between mothers and their children. The music selected will go with the themes of motherhood such as love, joy, sadness, uncertainty, and more.
