the Finale!
Author and professor of Religious Thought Jeffrey Kripal, and visual artists Margaux Crump and Jake Eshelman come together to explore the modern ailment of nihilism. Following their presentation will be a performance of Schoenberg's string sextet Verklärte Nacht led by violinist Antonio Cevallos.
Sextet Musicians:
Violin I: Antonio Cevallos
Violin II: Daniela Láncara Espinoza
Viola I: Ruben Balboa III
Viola II: Michael Zahilt
Cello I: Matthew Armburster
Cello II: Denise Ro
The Archetype of Modern Man
The Archetype of Modern Man is four-part series developed by Houston-musician and writer Elizabeth Newkirk. The project features a philosophical narrative alongside a classical music concert and visual art program. Each presentation explores a condition of modern man: loneliness, self-reliance, Americanism, and nihilism.
Located at the Steinway Selection Center in downtown Houston:
401 Louisiana St in Houston, TX.
Tickets are free, RSVP to secure your seat. If you would like to support the series, a suggested donation is $25 per ticket.
A special thanks to German Consulate of Houston and Steinway & Sons of Houston for their partnership and support.