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Co-sponsored with the Asia Society/Houston

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Performed by the Brentano String Quartet, co-sponsored by Da Camera. Includes Mark Strand’s poem written especially for this piece at the Rothko Chapel

Abstract Dr. William Attra, Choral DirectorThe St. Romanos Chorale takes its name from the Syrian religious poet and hymnographer of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church, St. Romanos, who is considered to be the greatest of the Byzantine melodist-poets. The St. Romanos Chorale is composed of singers from several Orthodox Christian churches in the greater Houston area. The music is sung a capella in both Byzantine and Slavonic styles, predominantly in English, but also in Greek, Arabic,...

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Unique, mystical, spiritual music from Jewish, Arab, and Armenian traditions

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in conjunction with Colloquium I

Abstract Experience the inspirational and contemplative sound meditation of Michael Gordon’s Timber in the Rothko Chapel. Performed by six percussionists on amplified 2x4's called a simantra, an instrument used in Eastern Orthodox liturgical services, the patterns in the music subtly change and evolve, much the colors in Mark Rothko’s paintings. Performers include percussionists Brandon Bell, Craig Hauschildt, Luke Hubley, Graeme Francis, Matthew McClung, and Neil Sisauyhoat, marking the Houston...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series

Scope and Contents From the Series:

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 Lisa Harris, Music Meditation Suggested donation $10Lisa Harris will lead a call and response revisiting of traditional hymns and spirituals, mixed with silent reflection and communal intoning. Composer and singer, Lisa is a graduate of the Mannes School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music and is on the Voice Faculty at the Humphrey’s School of Musical Theatre. The series is co-sponsored by Ligmincha Texas Institute, The Jung Center of Houston, M. D. Anderson Cancer...

Abstract Kinley Lange, Christian Contemplative Taize ConcertTaizé worship, originating from France, incorporates music and prayers with songs in many languages, including chants and icons from the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Kinley Lange has been working as a choral musician for almost 40 years, conducting children, youth, church, civic, and professional choirs. He was the founder and artistic director of Austin ProChorus, a chamber choir devoted to the music of living composers. In...