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March 30, 2011 at 6.30pm
Free General Admission
Koch Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts Boston

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Painting and music meet in this unique cross-disciplinary evening. Join us for a gallery talk on the art during the reign of Philip III and a performance at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston featuring William and Ann Elfers Senior Curator of Paintings, Ronni Baer, Artistic Director Harry Christophers, and Society musicians.

“For me, the term ‘art’ encompasses more than just music. Visiting the MFA and seeing these works which were painted around the same time that Victoria was composing makes a conductor and a listener gain a deeper understanding of both the music and the paintings. I have also no doubt that when Poulenc was writing his motets he conceived them as a painter would his canvas. The use of striking brush strokes applies as much to the music of Victoria and Poulenc as to the paintings of El Greco.”
–Harry Christophers

Explore Harry's Favorite Pieces:

	Peter Paul Rubens, Sacrifice of the Old Covenant Learn more »
	El Greco, Saint Dominic in Prayer Learn more »
	El Greco, Saint Catherine Learn more »
	El Greco, Fray Hortensio Félix Paravicino Learn more »

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Special thanks to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.