Caravaggio and Antonio Vivaldi
Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi), The Cardsharps, c. 1595
Antonio Vivaldi (1668–1741), Lute Concerto in D major, RV 93 (Transcribed for two guitars by Stanley Yates)
With Nancy E. Edwards, curator of European art and head of academic services, Christopher McGuire, artistic director, Allegro Guitar Society, and classical guitarist Bryan Burns
Join Kimbell curators and classical guitarist Christopher McGuire on selected Saturdays this fall for a special online After Hours program. The events pair permanent collection artworks with music by composers originating from the same region or country. RSVP to [email protected] at least one week prior to the event. Please include “After Hours” in the subject line. Special thanks to Allegro Guitar Society and Gerald Jones for their support of this program. For more information, please visit GuitarSociety.org.
Join us with a cocktail
Pair the evening with either the Il Cardinale or the Sicilian Sunset.
Il Cardinale (The Cardinal)
Dry, bitter, and aromatic, this cocktail was created in Rome in the mid-20th century and remains an Italian favorite.
You’ll need:
Ice
½ ounce Campari
½ ounce dry vermouth
2 ounces dry gin
Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add the Campari, vermouth, and gin. Stir. Garnish with the lemon twist.
Sicilian Sunset
non-alcoholic
You’ll need:
2 cups ice cubes
1 cup sparkling cider
1 cup orange juice
1 cup cranberry juice
2 lemons, zested
Instructions:
Place the ice in a glass pitcher. Pour in the sparkling cider, orange juice, and cranberry juice; stir. Pour the cocktail into champagne flutes, and sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.
Please enjoy responsibly. Participants under 21 are encouraged to join with a non-alcoholic drink.
