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Aperio, Music of the Americas

Led by pianist Michael Zuraw and percussionist Craig Hauschildt, Aperio’s musicians will perform works for piano, percussion, and electronic instruments that evoke the sensual extremes associated with natural phenomena, meditative practices, and ancient folk music. This program of profoundly reflective music will complement Mark Rothko’s meditative canvases.

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Collaboration with Mercury

Mercury and its ensemble of musicians offer a concert of three of J.S. Bach’s musical masterpieces including the beautiful Double Violin Concerto and the rarely performed original orchestration of his Suite No. 2. This ticketed event is part of Mercury’s Neighborhood Series. A reception for the public will follow the concert.

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Performed by Brian Siskind

A guided sonic meditation, acoustically tailored and specifically crafted solely for and in reverence of the sacred space of the Rothko Chapel.

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Eight concerts performed by Clive Swansbourne

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Held by the Broken Obelisk

Abstract Breath Concert, The Transitory Sound and Movement Collective Pay What You Can, suggested value $20Breath, a site-specific work, created by The Transitory Sound and Movement Collective for the Rothko Chapel explored the dynamics and subtleties of what life is at its essence. This thoughtful and patient consideration of existence took form in a spontaneous sound composition with responsive movement created by a highly accredited/accomplished ensemble of musicians/vocalist and...

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Featuring the Bhat Sisters, Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band, and Jiv Jago

Abstract The Rev. James A. Forbes and Music by New Orleans Jazz Ensemble, Huslers Brass BandThe Chapel’s 40th anniversary kick-off event will honor Dr. Martin Luther King and celebrate the dedication of Barnett Newman’s Broken Obelisk to the slain human rights leader. Chapel co-founder Dominique De Menil wrote that the juxtaposition of the Broken Obelisk and the Chapel is symbolic of the institution’s dual vocation of contemplation and action. Dr. King’s life clearly demonstrates the...

Abstract with Monks from the Monastery of Christ in the DesertThis is an opportunity for people to participate in the centuries old Christian monastic tradition of chanting the Divine Office. Monks from the Monastery of Christ in the Desert will be leading the audience in chanting Terce at 9 a.m., and Sext at 11:30 a.m. Each time of prayer will begin with a description of the Office and a short lesson on how to chant and read the notations for the Gregorian Chant (sung in English). From...

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First Unitarian Church of Houston