Pablo Picasso<br/>
<em>Guitar ‘J’aime Eva’</em> (<em>Guitare ‘J’aime Eva’</em>) summer 1912<br/>
oil on canvas<br/>
35.0 × 27.0 cm<br/>
Musée national Picasso-Paris<br/>
Donated in lieu of tax, 1979 (MP37)<br/>
© Succession Picasso/Copyright Agency, 2022<br/>
Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée national Picasso-Paris/Mathieu Rabeau

MSO at NGV: Music of Picasso’s Century

Thu 6 Oct 22, 6.15pm–8.30pm

Pablo Picasso<br/> <em>Guitar ‘J’aime Eva’</em> (<em>Guitare ‘J’aime Eva’</em>) summer 1912<br/> oil on canvas<br/> 35.0 × 27.0 cm<br/> Musée national Picasso-Paris<br/> Donated in lieu of tax, 1979 (MP37)<br/> © Succession Picasso/Copyright Agency, 2022<br/> Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée national Picasso-Paris/Mathieu Rabeau
Past program

NGV International

Great Hall
Ground Level

With a repertoire curated in response to The Picasso Century, musicians from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) perform a concert under the iconic stained-glass ceiling of the Great Hall inspired by Picasso’s relationship with Spain and France, and his close friendships with his contemporaries including a collaboration with Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.

Generously supported by Telstra, the evening includes a chamber music performance by members of the MSO, a short introduction to the exhibition and music selection, and the opportunity to view The Picasso Century after hours.

Ticket includes a glass of wine on arrival provided by Yering Station, and exhibition admission to The Picasso Century.

Exhibition Viewing
6.15 – 7.30pm

Concert
7.30 – 8.30pm

Repertoire

The Beginning of Picasso’s Life in Spain
BOCCHERINI String Quintet Op.30 No.6 La Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid
I. The Ave Maria Bell – The Soldier’s Drum – Minuet of the Blind Beggars
II. The Rosary
III. Passacaglia of the Street Singers – The Soldier’s Drum
IV. The Retreat of the Night’s Watch

Picasso and his Relationship with Stravinsky
STRAVINSKY Three Pieces for String Quartet: III. Cantique
STRAVINSKY Double Canon for String Quartet Raoul Dufy in Memorium

Picasso and his Life in France
RAVEL Sonata for Violin & Cello: II. Très Vif
DEBUSSY (arr. KOCH) Six épigraphs antiques: V. Pour l’égyptienne
RAVEL (arr. KOCH) Violin Sonata No.2: II. Blues

Musicians

Violin
Sarah Curro
Anne-Marie Johnson
Tiffany Cheng
Jenny Khafagi
Kathryn Taylor

Viola
Gabrielle Halloran
Lauren Brigden

Cello
Michelle Wood
Rohan de Korte

Bass
Emma Sullivan

Auslan Painting The Picasso Century

MSO at NGV

Yering station Telstra MSO