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Commissioned for The Menil Collection opening, June 4, 5, 7, 1987

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Kantores chorale, Don Bonifacio. From Baroffio Abbey, S. Maria della Scala in Noci, Bari, Italy (in conjunction with Italy in Houston Festival).

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New Music America

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Diverse Works

Abstract The Rothko Chapel offers two programs as part of the Menil Community Arts Festival.11 a.m.: A Conversation with Houston Chronicle Art Critic Douglas Britt Houston Chronicle art critic Douglas Britt will discuss the Chapel's suite of fourteen monumental paintings by American painter Mark Rothko.1 p.m.: East/West Improvisational Music by The Language of Peace Classical Indian vocalist Nanda Banerjee, cellist Max Dyer, and keyboardist/composer John Hardesty form The...

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Turkish Orchestra Clear Creek Fine Art Orchestra Ahmet Taviloglu, Conductor Cavdar Parashkevov, Concertmaster

Featured soloists Professor Dr. Cihat Askin, Violin and Mesut Ozgen, Guitar will join with the Clear Creek Fine Art Orchestra to perform an hour-long concert entitled "When Spring Comes." This classical concert is co-sponsored by the American Turkish Association.

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Da Camera

Abstract Sonny K. Mehta, Lead Performer Featured Performance of the Menil Community Arts Festival Performance co-sponsored by the Asia SocietyBased in Austin, Texas, Riyaaz Qawwali formed in 2006 under the leadership of Sonny K. Mehta, a classically trained musician. Qawwali music is characterized by lively rhythmic cycles, gripping melodies, and the addition of improvisational poetry. As a form, this type of Sufi devotional music dates back to eighth century Persia, from where it spread...

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Valerie Hartzell, Classical Guitar

The annual Menil Community Arts Festival invites the public to enjoy the diverse cultural richness of the neighborhood. As part of the festival, the Rothko Chapel presents internationally recognized classical guitarist Valerie Hartzell in a special performance.

Abstract The Menil Collection and surrounding nonprofit organizations presented their annual Menilfest community arts festival, a free afternoon of exhibitions, performances, and readings that extends across the Menil neighborhood. The Gulf Coast Indie Book Fair (produced By Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Art) featured literary journals and small-press books alongside local booksellers. For more information about Menilfest, click here.In collaboration with Menilfest, the Rothko...