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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Gallery Concert: Da Camera Young Artists Celebrate “Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India”

Saturday, Mar. 17, 2018 – Saturday, Mar. 17, 2018

02:00 PM – 02:45 PM
US/Central

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In lively gallery concerts inspired by Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India, Da Camera Young Artists explore Indian music’s influence on Western musical traditions. The program includes Poucha Dass by François Rabbath, Dweller in My Deathless Dreams by Frank Bridge, Gandharva-Music by John Foulds, and Jhula Jhule (झूला झूले) by Reena Esmail.

About the Da Camera Young Artists
The Da Camera Young Artists program is a fellowship for emerging professional instrumentalists, singers, and composers. Da Camera Young Artists participate in a variety of performances, workshops, and school visits. Venues include the MFAH, Menil Collection, Wortham Center, and area hospitals. These young musicians serve as the principal teaching artists for Da Camera’s innovative Music Encounters program.

Drop in! This program, located in Cullinan Hall in the Law Building, is free with Museum admission. Tickets for the exhibition “Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India” are available separately. 

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  • Wednesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday , 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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    • ALL ACCESS (Adult 19+)  $24
    • ALL ACCESS (Senior 65+ with ID)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Youth 13–18)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Child 12 & Under)  FREE
    • *Thursday MFAH Permanent Collections (All Ages)  FREE
    • *Thursday ALL ACCESS (13 & Up)  $10
    On Thursday, admission to the MFAH Permanent Collections is free for all individuals, courtesy of Shell USA, Inc. Special Exhibitions require a separate, discounted ALL ACCESS ticket.

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Paolo Fronza, from Fellini Caffè, runs this sophisticated dining operation. Enjoy an array of Italian-inspired fare with a Texas flair, a European-style coffee bar, a kids menu, and much more at the MFA Café, located on the lower level of the Beck Building.

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