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Performed by Adam Tendler, Robert Bridges, Pleg Sulyga, Andres Gonzalez, Barrett Sills, Rebekah French, Daniel Magner. Pieces include world premier of Kin Hin Twelve Minutes by Robert Bridges and Sonatas and Interludes by John Cage.

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Music Department at University of St. Thomas

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On the Chapel Plaza; a collaborative effort with Asia Society Texas Center and the Menil Collection, musicians: David and Chandrakaitha Courtney and friends

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Held at Stafford Centre. Co-sponsored by Rothko Chapel.

Abstract Haskell Small Suggested donation $10Mark Rothko’s work, including the Rothko Chapel, has inspired numerous responses in prose, poetry, movement, and music. Noted pianist Haskell Small performs his piece The Rothko Room: Journeys in Silence, which was inspired by the Rothko Room in the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC. Additionally, the concert includes pieces inspired by the spiritual power of mountains by Alan Hovhaness. Small is an accomplished composer and pianist, and...

Abstract In honor of the life and work of the Rev. Dr. King, the Chapel hosted a conversation between civil rights activist and organizer Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. and Former Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao exploring the influence of Mahatma Gandhi on Dr. King, moderated by Melanie Lawson. The program featured opening remarks by Mayor Sylvester Turner and Consul General of India, Dr. Anupam Ray. This program coincided with the Houston-wide Gandhi Sesquicentennial Celebration in partnership with...

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The Reverend KM Williams, Guitar Evangelist

The Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of observing the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with faith-based music from blues and gospel musician KM Williams, an ordained minister and musical evangelist.

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Texas Johnny Brown Suggested donation $10

The Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of observing the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with music from blues legend Texas Johnny Brown and The Quality Blues Band.

Abstract Martin Luther King Birthday Concert featuring Diunna GreenleafTuesday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m.Diunna Greenleaf, leader of Blue Mercy band, is a native Houstonian whose background is steeped in gospel music—influenced by Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Rosetta Thorpe, Sam Cooke, Charles Brown and her own parents, Ben and Mary Ella Greenleaf. By combining intricate patches of jazz, gospel, and heartfelt soul she has created an emotional roller...

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African drumming by Alafia Gaidi, singing by Ricky Jason, story telling by Kathy Culmer and songs of peace, power and unity by the Tour Choir of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School