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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Gallery Concert “The Art of Proportion and Emotion: Leonardo’s Ideas in Music”
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 – Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020
04:15 PM – 05:00 PM
US/Central
To complement the “Armchair Travel” film Leonardo: The Works, the Museum presents a gallery concert featuring music by Duo Dramatique on violin and piano.
Leonardo: The Works screens at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, in Brown Auditorium Theater. Afterward, head over to the Beck Building for this gallery concert: “The Art of Proportion and Emotion: Leonardo’s Ideas in Music” at 4:15 p.m.
Duo Dramatique offers up selections that illustrate the concepts of Leonardo da Vinci’s art, exploring the ideas of revival and rebirth—staples of the Renaissance. The performers also discuss the architectural approach to music, and the element of human emotion seen in Leonardo’s most famous works.
Related Event
On Saturday, January 18, Leonardo: The Works is followed by the gallery concert “Gems of the Italian Renaissance,” featuring harp music by Susanna Campbell.
About the Performers
Duo Dramatique is based in Houston. Violinist Dominika Dancewicz and pianist Donald Doucet are known for their eclectic and thought-provoking performances of music from every era. Their many appearances include the University of St. Thomas in Houston; Georgetown Cultural Arts Recital Series in Colorado; and Good Shepherd Summer Music Festival in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Drop in! This program is free with Museum admission. Film tickets for Leonardo: The Works may be purchased separately.
HOURS & ADMISSION
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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
- Monday (Except selected holidays) | Closed.
- Tuesday | Closed.
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day | Closed.
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Museum Admission
ALL ACCESS tickets provide entry to Special Exhibitions and the MFAH Permanent Collections. Purchase online or drop by any admissions desk.- MFAH Member FREE
- 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
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Special Offers / Dining
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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