| SPECIAL EXHIBITION — October 17 – January 18, 2009 |
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Triumph of Marriage: Painted Cassoni of the Renaissance
In Renaissance Italy, cassoni – Italian for “large chests” – were an essential part of the rituals of elite marriages. Made in pairs and often painted with historical and allegorical scenes, these chests were paraded through the streets, like trophies, when the bride moved into the house of her new husband. The narrative paintings with which they were decorated linked marriage to history and the roles appropriate to husband and wife.
Cassoni offered artists an opportunity to develop new subjects in new formats, fusing space and time in consecutive scenes; dramatizing conflicts between love and duty; and almost always concluding with a vision of triumphant harmony. More on the exhibition and a complete list of exhibition programs |
SYMPOSIUM — Friday, November 7 (lectures and reception), 6:30pm
Saturday, November 8 (symposium), 10am–5pm |
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The Triumph of Marriage: A Symposium on Renaissance Cassoni
Ticketed events: $15 General Public; $10 Members, Seniors; FREE students
Organized in conjunction with the exhibition, The Triumph of Marriage, this symposium considers the painted wedding chests of Renaissance Italy. Speakers or more information |
| SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES — NOVEMBER 9, 1:30PM |
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CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF
LINCOLN CENTER
Shmuel Ashkenasi, violin
Yoon Kwon, violin
Susie Park, violin
Beth Guterman, viola
Teng Li, viola
Efe Baltacigil, cello
Priscilla Lee, cello |
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- Mozart: String Quintet in D Major, K. 593
- Tchaikovsky: “Souvenir de Florence” for string sextet in D Major, Op. 70
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| LANDSCAPE VISIONS LECTURE — Saturday November 15, 1:30pm |
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Gardens & Fountains of Islamic Spain
Tickets: $15 General Public; $12 Seniors; $5 Members; FREE Students
The gardens of al-Andalus were watered by an ingenious system of canals, aqueducts, and waterwheels, some of Roman origin. Scientific expertise in water management was reflected in the artistic appreciation for water as spectacle: it was exuberantly displayed in pools and fountains and even among the plantings themselves. Guest speaker: D. Fairchild Ruggles, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, author of Islamic Gardens and Landscapes.
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| SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES — NOVEMBER 16, 1:30PM |
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JOSÉ FRANCH-BALLESTER, clarinet
Andrius Zlabys, piano
Young Artists Showcase—First Prize Winner, 2004 Young Concert Artists International Auditions |
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- Debussy: Premiere Rhapsody for clarinet and piano
- Brahms: Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 120, No. 2
- Poulenc: Sonata for clarinet and piano
- Lovreglio: Fantasie on themes from La Traviata by Verdi
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| GARDNER AFTER HOURS & EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE — Thursday, November 20, 5:30-9:30pm | Performance begins at 7pm |
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Joan Jonas: Reading Dante
Tickets: $12 General Public; $10 Seniors; $5 Students; FREE Members
Art, music, and atmosphere! After Hours PLUS, 7pm: Legendary performance artist Joan Jonas invites friends to read from Dante’s Divine Comedy. Part of Gardner After Hours; FREE with museum admission. |
| SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES — NOVEMBER 23, 1:30PM |
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BORROMEO STRING QUARTET
The Complete Shostakovich String Quartets, Part V |
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- String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat minor, Op. 138
- String Quartet No. 14 in F-sharp Major, Op. 142
- String Quartet No. 15 in E-flat minor, Op. 144
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| SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES — NOVEMBER 30, 1:30PM |
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CELEBRATING ELLIOTT CARTER’S 100TH BIRTHDAY
LAUREL STRING QUARTET
Ying Xue, violin
David McCarroll, violin
Sarah Darling, viola
Song Ie Do, cello
PEI SHAN LEE, piano
CLAREMONT TRIO with members of the Borromeo String Quartet:
KRISTOPHER TONG, violin
MAI MOTOBUCHI, viola |
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- Carter: Sonata for cello and piano
- Carter: String Quartet No. 5
- Carter: Piano Quintet
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Held in collaboration with New England Conservatory of Music. |
| CONVERSATION — Thursday, December 4, 6:30pm |
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Experiencing Contemporary Art
Tickets: $7 General Public; $5 Members, Seniors; FREE Students
How are love, lust, and marriage portrayed in art today? Dabney Hailey, Davis Museum of Art, guides an experience with contemporary art through images that build on themes central to The Triumph of Marriage. |
| EXHIBITION PROGRAM — Saturday, December 6, 1:30-5:00pm |
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The Triumph of Marriage: A Closer Look
(program also runs Wednesday, October 29)
Limited ticketing: $65 General Public; $45 Members, Seniors; $25 Students The afternoon features focused talks on Renaissance art, society, and culture along with active looking and small group discussions in the exhibition gallery and throughout the museum. Speakers and additional information |
| SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES — DECEMBER 7, 1:30PM |
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MUSICIANS FROM MARLBORO
Jessica Lee, violin
Miho Saegusa, violin
Yonah Zur, violin
Mark Holloway, viola
Maiya Papach, viola
Scott St. John, viola
Susan Babini, cello
Na-Young Baek, cello |
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- Janácek: String Quartet No. 1, “Kreutzer Sonata”
- Mozart: String Quintet in E-flat Major, K. 614
- Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
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Special Event — Mrs. Gardner’s Holiday Celebrations |
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Evening Holiday Celebration: Saturday, December 13, 7-9pm
Family Holiday Celebration: Sunday, December 14, 4:30-6:30pm
Featuring holiday brass, marionette performances, and festive fare, these special members-only events have become a Boston holiday tradition. The event on Sunday, December 14 is especially designed for children 10 and under.
This year, a new member promotion will be available for the Saturday, December 13 evening event. The special offer includes event tickets and one full year of museum membership. So join now and enjoy all that membership has to offer!
For more information, email membership at events@isgm.org or call 617 278 5129. Reservations are required; tickets will not be sold at the door. |
| SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES — DECEMBER 14, 1:30PM |
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PAAVALI JUMPPANEN, piano
The Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas, Part VIII |
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- Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109
- Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110
- Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
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| Gardner After Hours — DECEMBER 18, 5:30-9:30PM |
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A Solstice Soirée
After Hours Plus: Jazz at the Gardner, 7pm
Nadia Washington Quartet
Nadia Washington, vocals
Michel Reis, piano
Katie Thiroux, bass
Matt Witek, drums
Vocalist Nadia Washington, joined by some of the nation’s most talented young musicians, will serenade us with memorable standards and new compositions.
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| SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES — DECEMBER 21, 1:30PM |
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GARDNER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Douglas Boyd, conductor |
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- Haydn: Symphony No. 96 in D Major, “The Miracle”
- Bartók: Music for strings, percussion and celesta, sz. 106
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