Abstract The Eastern Orthodox Christian Church describes the Lenten season as a journey, a pilgrimage to Easter. Founded and directed by Dr. William Attra, the St. Romanos Chorale is composed of singers from several Orthodox Christian Churches in the greater Houston area. Performed a capella, the program will begin with music from the Triodion, a period of three weeks prior to the start of the Lenten season, then proceed through Lent into Holy Week and the Passion of Christ. The program will...

Abstract Concert, Gerling-Mut Duo Pay What You Can, suggested contribution $20Poetic Reflections was performed by Dr. Ingrid Gerling (violin/voice) and Dr. Andreea Mut (piano). Each piece in the program was based on meditation, sacred text, or religiously inspired poetry, written by composers of different religious backgrounds and nationalities. Poetic Reflections aimed to share an experience of universal spirituality that can be deeply felt through music. One of Houston's most notable...

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Conducted by Maurice Peress of the Corpus Christi Symphony with forty-eight members of the Houston Symphony Chorale conducted by Donald Strong

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Contains all information about public programs held during the first decade of the chapel.

Does not include Awards or Colloquia/Symposia (see those categories)

Abstract With Petras GeniušasIn collaboration with the Lithuanian American Community of Houston, the Rothko Chapel presents award-winning classical pianist Petras Geniušas in an afternoon concert in the intimate setting of the Chapel. The one-and-a-half hour program will spotlight works by Robert Shumann and two Lithuanian composers—one contemporary and one classic. Reputed as one of the most gifted and accomplished Lithuanian pianists of his generation, Geniušas has toured...

Abstract Vimeo Livestream In partnership with the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston and the Honorary Consulate of Latvia for the State of Texas Free event with suggested contributions $5-20In honor of Mark Rothko’s Latvian heritage, Latvian jazz ensemble the Māris Briežkalns Quintet commissioned ten Latvian composers to each create an original jazz composition, arranged and performed by the Quintet. Each composition is created to illustrate the moods and atmosphere evoked by an...

Abstract Rothko in Russia: Tragedy, Ecstasy, Destiny The Mukuru "Arts for AIDS" Series benefiting local HIV prevention programs Friday, September 15, 2006 at 7:30 PM "I am not an abstract painter. I am not interested in the relationship between form and color. The only thing I care about is the expression of man's basic emotions: tragedy, ecstasy, destiny." Mark Rothko The second season of AIDS Foundation Houston's Mukuru “Arts for AIDS” Series will begin with a...

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Concert with trumpeter, composer, and multi-media artist Rob Mazurek

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Includes Steve Reich, American premiere of Tehillim

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Featuring Adzom Rinpoche and his sister Ani Sherab Rinpoche