Performed by
Andrew ZhouFrench composer and ornithologist
Olivier Messiaen’s exquisite work, comprising thirteen solo piano pieces, each named for a different bird, will be performed in its entirety throughout the day on the hour by a cast of pianists, with a culminating hour-long concert given by the acclaimed soloist
Taka Kigawa at 6:30 pm. Following the concert, philosopher
Simon Critchley and Museum ornithologist
Paul Sweet will lead a discussion and Q&A.
RSVP for Taka Kigawa's evening performance here. Please RSVP for piano performances starting before 10 am or after 5:45 pm.
