BEAUTIFUL MUSIC - Chapter 1
I wasn’t too sure how I would react to the Chagall exhibition as I have seen so much of his work. Would it be a repeat of what I know? Up until now I had not visited The Philharmonie de Paris exhibition centre. Laurent and I were off to see Marc Chagall: "The Triumph of Music " which explores the artist’s creations for the stage, the décors and architectural works he was commissioned to produce, all somehow tied to music. There was a marvelous video on the ceiling and music on off playing for each one of the works shown in the monumental painting. It really is a stunning tribute to the composers who have marked the history of music. This is not quite the one, but certainly worthwhile watching - in any language.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5JnZ6twObc Maquette for the wall painting in the Metropolitan Opera - New York - 1966 As above Final design for Garnier, Paris 1963 Final design for Garnier, Paris 1963 The show brings together some t