Abstract Sonja Bruzauskas, Mezzo Soprano Presented by Divas World Productions"Tonal Transcendence" is a program that reflects one of the primary goals of the Rothko Chapel-the advancement of human rights. This concert will feature music by composers responding to political oppression-whether personally experienced or as a testimony to the suffering of others. Political systems often attempt to use art as a means of control, and some of the most remarkable music of the 20th century was...

Abstract Songs for Justice: A Series Exploring Music in Social Justice Movements 2022 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration in partnership with Community Music Center of Houston Livestreamed (Free with suggested contribution $5-20) In 2022, the Rothko Chapel presents Songs for Justice, a series of concerts and conversations exploring the role that music plays to further social justice movements, addressing today’s inequities and injustices. Coinciding with...

Abstract The Rothko Chapel presents the Songs for Justice series, featuring concerts and conversations exploring the power of music in furthering social justice movements and addressing today’s inequities and injustices. Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited will perform deep mbira anthems, rollicking township dance grooves, and refracted glimmers of reggae, RandB, and African jazz on the Plaza to conclude this program series.About the presenter Affectionately known to the world as the...

Abstract Songs for Peace featuring The Houston Ebony Opera Guild Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Rothko Chapel presents Songs for Peace featuring musicians from the Houston Ebony Opera Guild in a concert affiliated with the Music for Peace Project. The program will be dedicated to the theme of Peace with selections ranging from Marvin Hamlisch's One Song to Let there be peace on Earth. ...

Abstract Rutha Mae Harris"Without the songs of the movement, personally I believe that there wouldn't have been a movement."- Rutha Mae Harris The Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of honoring The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life with a musical tribute on his birthday. This year the Chapel is thrilled to feature the renowned Freedom Singer Rutha Mae Harris in an exploration of singing as a nonviolent practice during the Civil Rights movement. In addition to rousing...

Abstract Sound Observations featuring Keith Rowe Loren Conners Sachiko M Sean Meehan On June 1 and 2, 2007, Nameless Sound and Signal to Noise will present Sound Observations, featuring four of the most innovative artists in creative music in performances at The Rothko Chapel and The Menil Collection. Friday, June 1 at 7:30pm Keith Rowe (UK) - guitar solo Loren Connors (New York City) - guitar solo at The Rothko Chapel 1409 Sul Ross, Houston,...

Abstract Charles Curtis and The Nameless Sound Ensemble Presented in partnership with Nameless Sound Suggested donation $10Nameless Sound and the Rothko Chapel unites to present a performance by renowned experimental and minimalist cellist Charles Curtis. Curtis performs French electronic music composer Éliane Radigue’s Naldjorlak I (2004), a piece perfectly suited to the meditative, sacred space of the Chapel. After a decade’s-long career creating electronic music for synthesizers,...

Abstract In collaboration with Da Camera Young Artist Program. Musicians include Imam Nihat Yesil, Bethany Baxter, Ling Ling Huang, Renaud Boucher-Browning, Craig Hauschildt, Danielle Chan, Isabelle Ganz, and Marcia Sterling.Music from and inspired by sacred music traditions. Bethany Baxter, a soprano and young artist with Da Camera, presented a concert of chants from many faith traditions as well as classical chamber pieces inspired by sacred practices.This program included...

Abstract Jeff Talman and Dr. Daniel HuberTo celebrate the spring equinox, the Rothko Chapel shimmers with the sound of the sun in a multi-channel sound composition Moments from the Sun created by Jeff Talman in collaboration with astrophysicist Dr. Daniel Huber. Recordings of the sun in the Chapel play throughout the day, culminating with the final performance and a discussion with Mr. Talman and Dr. Huber in the evening. Jeff Talman is a sound artist and composer who has created sound...

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Music from the Eastern Orthodox Tradition