Abstract Enjoy an afternoon of free art, music, poetry, and family activities in celebration of our vibrant neighborhood. Participating organizations include: DACAMERA, Houston Center for Photography, Inprint, The Menil Collection, Pride Chorus Houston, Rothko Chapel, Writers in the Schools (WITS), and Watercolor Art Society. Ars Lyrica will present an interactive, family-friendly musical story time featuring Maria’s Magical Music Adventure focused on mindfulness, with narrators reading...

Abstract Collaboration with HGOcoIn partnership with HGOco, the Rothko Chapel presents a new chamber opera, part of HGOco’s East + West series. This intimate program will last approximately 30 minutes and be followed by a question and answer session. New Arrivals reflects on Houston’s own Yani Rose Keo and her flight out of Cambodia. As she sits on the plane, she is haunted by the empty seats around her. “How will I survive?” she asks. When a Nepalese farmer, a Nigerian orphan, and a...

Abstract Best known for once bringing modern American music to all fifty states out of his Hyundai, 2012 American Pianists Association Classical Fellowship Award Nominee Adam Tendler returns to the Rothko Chapel to present "Night Thoughts," a recital of meditative modern American music composed in the spirit of homage and dedication, including works by John Cage, whose centenary is 2012. The program also includes works by Charles Ives, David Lang, Samuel Barber, John Adams, and Aaron Copland. Tendler...

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Presented by Terry Riley, sponsored by Da Camera

Abstract The Rothko Chapel is partnering with Ocean Music Action, a new nonprofit led by Houston Symphony Principal Harpist Megan Conley, to bring members of the Grammy-nominated chamber orchestra The Knights to Houston for a weekend of music and community service.In observance of Earth Day, this program will feature live music performances, dance, and a visual art display, all inspired by the ocean. Music will include Toward the Sea by Toru Takemitsu and the Trio for Flute, Viola, and...

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By a group of Persian classical musicians, Oshagh, attended mostly by Houstonians of Persian origin who had never heard of or visited the Chapel

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29. Pandit Pra Nath / Press Coverage / 1981 30. Pandit Pra Nath / Logistics 31. Pandit Pra Nath / Press Release 32. Pandit Pra Nath / Explanation 33. Pandit Pra Nath / Morning Ragas Program

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01. Pandit Pra Nath Publicity and Contacts, 1983 02. Pandit Pra Nath Press Release, 1983 03. Pandit Pra Nath Brochure/Mailer, 1983 04. Pandit Pra Nath Budget Agreement, 1983 05. Pandit Pra Nath Logistics, 1983

Abstract Song Cycle with Houston Grand OperaIn commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the horrific loss of life in the United States on 9/11, 2001, the Rothko Chapel is joining with Houston Grand Opera to present a song cycle of stories related to people in Houston who experienced the tragedy in a highly personal way. For the observance, Houston Grand Opera commissioned a new work, Pieces of 9/11: Memories from Houston, a song cycle by acclaimed American composer Jake Heggie with...

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Co-sponsored by the Holocaust Museum. Musicians are Mimi Stern-Wolfe, Isabelle Ganz, Cantor David Propis and Marcia Sterling Presented by The Holocaust Museum and The Rothko Chapel, dedicated to those gifted musicians and composers who died in the ghettos and concentration camps