20th Century Music Inspired by 20th Century Art

Tonight, Da Camera has put together an incredible line-up of twentieth century musical works, all of which were inspired by works of art -- namely, works of art by artists represented in the Menil Collection. This is going to be a knock-out concert. John Zorn *and* Arvo Pärt! Paul Klee *and* Joseph Cornell! Houstonist is a little giddy at the thought. Here's the program:

Paul Dessau ~ Guernica (after Picasso)
Stefan Wolpe ~ To Anna Blume by Kurt Schwitters for piano and musical clown
John Cage ~ Three Songs For Marcel Duchamp
Arvo Pärt ~ Fratres
Pierre Boulez ~ Dérive I
John Zorn ~ Untitled for solo cello, dedicated to Joseph Cornell
Morton Feldman ~ For Franz Kline
Steven Stucky ~ Ad parnassum (after Paul Klee)

If you haven't already rushed out to buy your tickets, call 713-524-5050 or click here. They'll also be for sale at the Menil's doors starting at 6:30PM. Both organizations are celebrating their 20th anniversaries. Lucky us!

What: Notes on Painters: Celebrating the Menil Collection
Where: The Menil Collection, 1515 Sul Ross
When: Tuesday December 4th at 7:30PM
Cost: $30 for general admission