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Presented by Da Camera, directed by Betsy Cook Weber, performed at the Menil Collection

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Presented in partnership with Da Camera

Abstract Collaboration with Da Camera of Houston Suggested Donation $10The Rothko Chapel hosts Da Camera of Houston, who will perform Morton Feldman’s masterpiece, Rothko Chapel, which was inspired by the composer’s visit to the Chapel in 197l. Associated with the New York School of experimental composers, Feldman was close to major figures in the arts and was friends with Mark Rothko. This performance is held in conjunction with Da Camera’s recording of this iconic work. Performers...

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Brentano String Quartet. Sponsored by Da Camera

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Collaboration with Mercury

Mercury’s chamber musicians give a concert of one of Mozart’s best-loved works, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, a serenade known as A Little Night Music. The evening includes a discussion with Mercury’s Artistic Director, Antoine Plante, as well as a post-concert reception and meet-and-greet with the artists. This ticketed event is part of Mercury’s Neighborhood Series.

Abstract Kim Myhr, Guitar Jim Denley, Woodwinds Ingar Zach, PercussionThe Rothko Chapel, one of the globe’s most celebrated contemporary sacred spaces, and home to fourteen monumental murals by the renowned American painter Mark Rothko, is pleased to present the exclusive Houston engagement, and the first United States performance, of the international new music trio MURAL in concert. MURAL is composed of musicians Kim Myhr and Ingar Zach, both from Norway, and Jim Denley of Australia....

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Musicians Kim Myhr, Ingar Zach, and Jim Denley form the trio MURAL, which returns for a third improvisational performance at the Rothko Chapel. On this occasion, their improvisation will be in response to the changing light in the Chapel. Audience members are encouraged to enjoy the music and light for as long as they want.

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Performance and CD Release. With Jim Denley on flute and saxophone, Kim Myhr on acoustic guitar, and Ingar Zach on percussion

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John Lane on percussion

The Rothko Chapel will present John Lane, DMA, on percussion in a piece called Landscape Scrolls composed for him by Peter Garland. Performed at intervals throughout the day, the five-movement, concert length work traces the changing light of day. Lane is a professor of percussion at Sam Houston State University and previously performed at the Rothko Chapel with Intersection New Music Collective.

Abstract Da Camera Young Artists’ ConcertsTo celebrate the Houston Museum District Association's Museum Experience, the Rothko Chapel hosts a day full of events in conjunction with The Menil Collection and Houston Center for Photography. From 11am - 12pmjoin a tai chi class near the Rothko Chapel reflecting pool led by Henderson Smith. At 2pm, 2:45pm, and 3:30pmexperience musical performance of No 11 (re), 2015 by Da Camera Young Artists. The dark Rothko paintings created for Rothko...