Abstract Saving Iraqi Culture Dr. Nada Shabout Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 7:30 PM Dr. Nada Shabout, Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of North Texas, will discuss the damage inflicted on Iraq’s cultural artifacts by the current war and the need for their restoration. Considered one of the world's leading authorities on contemporary Iraqi art, Dr. Shabout traveled to Iraq in 2003 to construct a list of artworks missing and stolen from the Iraqi...

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Concerts by Clive Swansbourne

29.89.37 October 9: Six Movements Musicaux D.780, Sonata in A Minor, and Sonata in G Major

29.89.38 October 23: Allegro in C Minor, Sonata in C Minor, Hungarian Melody in B Minor, and Sonata in D Minor

29.89.39 November 13: Eight German Dances, Four Impromptus, and Sonata in A Major

29.89.40 December 4: Sonata in A Minor, Three Piano, Pieces, Sonata in C Major, and Fantasy in C Major

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Clive Swansbourne Four Impromptus D.899, Sonata in C Major, Fantasy in C Major

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By Tri Angelico, a Diva’s World Production, an evening exploring the themes of light and dark, featuring Mezzoa Soprano Sonja Bruzauskas, Flautist Jennifer Keeney, and Pianist Anita Kruse

Abstract Art & Activism: An Evening with Peter Sellars Pay What You Can, suggested contribution $20The arts play an important connecting role in society in ways that other sectors cannot. Artists can move through a variety of environments using music, performance, visual arts and other media to address difficult topics, challenge cultural stigmas, bring diverse people together, and provoke new ways of thinking that can lead to powerful social and political changes. In a time of...

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The Rothko Chapel Art Series, by Phillip Tabb

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Performers are Isabelle Ganz, George Mgrdichian, Rosamund Morley

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Jerusalem String Quartet Presented in partnership with Da Camera

Da Camera and the Rothko Chapel collaborate to present the final three of Shoshtakovich’s string quartets, which are deep in meaning and intimate in content, performed by the world renowned Jerusalem String Quartet. A reception on the plaza follows the program.

Abstract Member Event, Houston Grand Opera Performed against the backdrop of Mark Rothko’s majestic canvases, this unique concert explores themes of home, family, and the difficulties faced when divided by borders.The program includes music from the world’s first Mariachi Opera, Cruzar la Cara de la Luna/To Cross the Face of the Moon, along with classical Spanish and traditional Mariachi songs. Featured performers include vocalists Cecilia Duarte and Vanessa Cerda-Alonzo, guitarist José...

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Divas World Production with Matthew Dirst, harpsichordist and Sonja Buzauskas, Mezzo Soprano performed a concert highlighting the Baroque era and its rediscovery in the contemporary era