Monday, 11 February 2019

Mexico 2019 - Kandinsky

At the Bellas Artes when I arrived in CDMX there was a big Kandinsky exhibit.  Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a Russian artist and art theorist credited with pioneering abstract art.  This was the first showing of his art in Mexico and it was very well attended with long lines at the busiest times.  







 In an alcove surrounded on three sides by Kandinsky murals, this fellow played classical pieces which he introduced.  Unfortunately my Spanish wasn't up to the task but I've learned that the pieces were by composers such as Wagner, Rachmaninoff and Schöenberg.  He played beautifully and it was a treat even for a non-classical music buff like me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzY9brglClU&feature=youtu.be

And something completely different down the street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvTTtv2eM4c&feature=youtu.be

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