Recognized the world over as one of today’s greatest living composers, Thomas Adès is also active as pianist and conductor, having led award-winning performances of his operas The Exterminating Angel and The Tempest at Metropolitan Opera and beyond. His most recent Grammy Award was for The Dante Project, a collaborative ballet with visuals by artist Tacita Dean. From Dante’s Inferno to Shakespeare to the films of Luis Buñuel, Adès’s unique musical imagination has often been sparked by great works of the past, creating a remarkable dialogue with the culture we inherit.
Sarah Rothenberg is an internationally acclaimed pianist, writer, and educator known for her innovative interdisciplinary performances linking music with literature, art, and ideas. Since 1994, she has served as the Artistic Director of DACAMERA, where she has produced acclaimed original works and has been recognized for her adventurous programming. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, Rothenberg has performed at prestigious venues worldwide and has collaborated with numerous composers, while also contributing scholarly writings and recordings that highlight her deep intellectual and artistic engagement.
This program takes place in the main building, located at 1533 Sul Ross Street. Seating is first-come, first-served. Please plan to arrive early.
Additional information regarding accessibility and parking can be found here.
As always, Menil programs are free and open to all.