Audrey Andrist

Milena Pajaro-Van De Stadt

Alecia Lawyer

ROCO

**Event Description: ROCO Connections: Blossoms**

Join us for a captivating evening as ROCO’s Connections Series continues on January 27, 2024, in collaboration with The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rienzi house museum. The concert will take place at 5:00 PM in the glorious ballroom of the Rienzi, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, located on Kirby Drive.

This special event, now at capacity, will feature a stunning program including Charles Loeffler's "Rhapsodies" and the world premiere of Nicky Sohn's "Colors of Life’s Garden," inspired by the plants and flowers in the 4.4-acre Rienzi Garden. The evening will also include performances of Margaret Bonds' "Troubled Water," Rebecca Clarke's "Morpheus," and Alyssa Morris' "Four Personalities: Yellow."

The concert will be performed by distinguished artists:
- Alecia Lawyer, oboe
- Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola
- Audrey Andrist, piano

Although tickets are no longer available for in-person attendance, you can still join us online for a free livestream of the event on ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live. For those interested in joining the waiting list, please contact us at email protected or call 713-665-2700.

This event is proudly sponsored by the Texas Commission on The Arts. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a blend of classical and contemporary music in a beautiful setting.

**Program:**
- Nicky Sohn: Colors of Life’s Garden (World Premiere Commission)
- Margaret Bonds: Troubled Water
- Rebecca Clarke: Morpheus
- Alyssa Morris: Four Personalities: Yellow
- Charles Loeffler: Two Rhapsodies, for Oboe, Viola, and Piano

**Location:**
Rienzi, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Rienzi Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Kirby Drive, Houston, TX, USA

**Livestream:**
Available for free on ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live

For more information, visit our website or contact us directly. We look forward to sharing this musical celebration with you!