Concert “Pictures at an Exhibition”
Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 1990, bronze, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by Max and Isabell Smith Herzstein in memory of Benjamin K. Smith. © Joel Shapiro / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Moonrise: Soldier and Maiden, 1905, oil on board, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of Audrey Jones Beck.
Zhan Wang, Artificial Rock #83, 2006, stainless steel and mahogany, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment Fund. © Zhan Wang
Persian, “Layla and Majnun” Tile Panel, 17th century, stonepaste; polychrome glaze within black wax resist outlines, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the 2017 Art of the Islamic Worlds Gala.
Mei Rui, pianist
“Pictures at an Exhibition” A ROCO Musical Promenade
Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky created the piano suite “Pictures at an Exhibition” in 1874 as a tribute to his friend Viktor Hartmann, a Russian painter and architect.
The MFAH and ROCO invite you to explore this beloved composition in a concert pairing art with music. As pianist Mei Rui performs excerpts from “Pictures at an Exhibition,” works from the MFAH art collections are featured on the screen in Brown Auditorium Theater to complement each movement. Guided tours follow, so guests can see the works of art in person.
Plan Your Visit
This program is free. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. On Thursdays, the Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with free general admission.
Safety Guidelines A risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public setting, and masks are required. Free tickets, available in advance, are recommended. In the interest of your personal safety and community health, please observe all precautions set forth by the MFAH—learn more here.
About ROCO
An innovative professional music ensemble based in Houston, ROCO performs in a variety of venues, creating experiences that challenge preconceptions.
Learning and Interpretation programs receive generous funding from the Jerold B. Katz Foundation; Institute of Museum and Library Services; H-E-B; MD Anderson Cancer Center; The Brown Foundation, Inc.; Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Sharon G. Dies; Susan Vaughan Foundation; and additional generous donors.