Kemper Unplugged: “Inspirations from New York Rhapsody” with Vince Varvel

Take a break in your day to hear Washington University faculty and students from the Department of Music, Arts & Sciences, in intimate chamber music and acoustic solo performances surrounded by art.

Curated by Vince Varvel, guitar, this program will feature works inspired by Grace Hartigan’s New York Rhapsody (1960) whose painting technique drew on the free-flowing and improvisatory musical form of rhapsody. Varvel will present ambient, improvised pieces for processed electric guitar influenced by the shapes, movements, and colors in Hartigan's work. 

Arrive early or stay after to grab lunch at the Museum’s Coffee Bar. Enjoy ice cream sandwiches from Sugarwitch, savory deli sandwiches from Parker’s Table, and pastries from Colleen’s. Members get 10% off your purchase with every visit. Learn more and join here. 

These 45-minute concerts are free and open to the public.