Concerts, Readings & Performances
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MoMA Nights
MoMA Nights with Mauricio Pessoa
Thursday, July 12, 2012, 5:30 p.m. –8:00 p.m.
See MoMA's collection, visit the summer exhibitions, and enjoy live music in the Sculpture Garden (sets begin at 6:30 p.m.). Regular Museum admission applies.
The MoMA Nights 2013 music series includes indie acts selected by MoMA’s PopRally committee (July 4, 11, 18, and 25), and concerts related to the exhibitions Soundings: A Contemporary Score (August 1, 8, and 15) and American Modern: Hopper to O’Keeffe (August 22 and 29).
Each Thursday evening in July, MoMA Nights features an up-and-coming band selected by MoMA’s PopRally committee. PopRally is a program of events organized by a cross-departmental committee and held at MoMA and MoMA PS1.
August marks the opening of the first major exhibition of sound art at MoMA, Soundings: A Contemporary Score. The show presents 15 recent works—from rare field recordings to a resonating subway bench—which together suggest that how we listen determines what we hear. MoMA Nights features experimental music and sound works by pioneering composer Pauline Oliveros and by three artists in the exhibition: Camille Norment, Stephen Vitiello, and Tristan Perich.
The artists featured in the exhibition American Modern: Hopper to O’Keeffe drew inspiration from the tremendous changes unfolding in the United States in the first half of the 20th century. In a similar vein, the music of two new American moderns, Adam Brisbin and Jerron Paxton, celebrates this country’s rich musical traditions while creating exciting new work for contemporary audiences.
In the event of rain, the Sculpture Garden will close, and music will take place in Theater 1 or Theater 2. Please note: Sculpture Garden and indoor seating are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Snacks and Beverages in the Garden
Seasonal snacks, bruschetta selections, and specialty cocktails, draft beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages are available for purchase in the Sculpture Garden on Thursday nights. The Garden Bar, located at the northeast corner of the Sculpture Garden, also sells savory and sweet treats, including local gelato, sorbetto, homemade desserts, wine, beer, and specialty cocktails. In the event of rain, bars will be closed.
Terrace Dining (rain or shine)
Terrace 5, located on the fifth floor, serves Chef Lynn Bound’s light, seasonal cuisine, with a view overlooking the Sculpture Garden. An à la carte menu is offered indoors, and a special "urban picnic" fixed price menu is available on the terrace during the summer months, including cured meats, cheeses, salads, sweets, and more (with optional wine pairing). Seatings are offered from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Reserve at reservations@artfoodny.com and include name, preferred time, number of guests, and phone number. The "urban picnic" menu is $32 per person (excluding beverages, sales tax, and service)—10% MoMA member discount not applicable.
Tonight’s Music Performance: Mauricio Pessoa
Mauricio Pessoa, vocals, classical guitar; Alexandre Prol, classical guitar; Alex Hernandez, double bass
Rio de Janeiro native Mauricio Pessoa is a 34-year-old singer and songwriter. He rises from a generation of new artists determined to keep the great Brazilian musical traditions thriving in a global context. His original compositions are influenced by both classic bossa nova and Música Popular Brasileira, the genres of musicians such as Antônio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque, João Gilberto, Paulinho da Viola, and other greats. After releasing a self-titled debut album in 2007, Pessoa dreamt of recording an album in the United States, where Brazilian music achieved worldwide acclaim. He realized this dream this year in Habitat, with a concept, sonic palette, and repertoire he planned with arranger Zé Luis Oliveira and producer Béco Dranoff. Showing influences of bossa nova, samba, and jazz, the album is a transcontinental trip through diverse rhythms, sounds, and themes.
Tonight’s performance celebrates the 2012 edition of Premiere Brazil! (July 11–27), MoMA’s annual collaboration with the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival.
Snacks and beverages in the Garden
Seasonal snacks and specialty cocktails, draft beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages are available for purchase in the Sculpture Garden on Thursday nights. The Garden Bar, located at the northeast corner of the Sculpture Garden, also sells local gelato and sorbet, ice cream sandwiches, cookies, wine, beer, and specialty cocktails. In the event of rain, a cash bar will be available indoors.
Terrace Dining (rain or shine)
The fifth floor’s Terrace 5 serves Chef Lynn Bound’s light, seasonal cuisine overlooking the Sculpture Garden. An a la carte menu is offered indoors, as well as a special "urban picnic" fixed price menu on the terrace during the summer months, which includes cured meats, cheeses, salads, sweets, and more (with optional wine pairing). Seatings are offered from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Reserve at cafes@artfoodny.com and include name, preferred time, number of guests, and phone number. The "urban picnic" menu is $32 per person (excluding beverages, sales tax, and service)—10% MoMA member discount not applicable.