Michelangelo x Concerto Copenhagen
Experience the sound of Michelangelo’s works as the exhibition comes alive with music.
In conjunction with the SMK’s major spring exhibition, *Michelangelo Imperfect*, Concerto Copenhagen sheds light on a lesser-known side of Michelangelo: his poems, set to music. Michelangelo wrote more than 300 poems—intense, sensitive, and deeply human—about the body, the soul, and the nature of love and longing.
In a musical pop-up event on Wednesday, May 7, MON will MON selected poems set to music by composers from Michelangelo’s time. The music will be performed by two musicians from Concerto Copenhagen: mezzo-soprano Anna Caroline Olesen, accompanied by Fredrik Bock on the lute. Together, they will perform songs with lyrics by Michelangelo—allowing his words and emotions to resonate alongside the marble sculptures. Through the music and the poems, we can experience Michelangelo and his works anew—in a resonant self-portrait.
The pop-up concert consists of three short performances taking place at various locations throughout the“Michelangelo Imperfect”exhibitionbetween5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Admission to the concert is free with a paid museum ticket.
Experience the sound of Michelangelo’s works as the exhibition comes alive with music.
In conjunction with the SMK’s major spring exhibition, *Michelangelo Imperfect*, Concerto Copenhagen sheds light on a lesser-known side of Michelangelo: his poems, set to music. Michelangelo wrote more than 300 poems—intense, sensitive, and deeply human—about the body, the soul, and the nature of love and longing.
In a musical pop-up event on Wednesday, May 7, MON will MON selected poems set to music by composers from Michelangelo’s time. The music will be performed by two musicians from Concerto Copenhagen: mezzo-soprano Anna Caroline Olesen, accompanied by Fredrik Bock on the lute. Together, they will perform songs with lyrics by Michelangelo—allowing his words and emotions to resonate alongside the marble sculptures. Through the music and the poems, we can experience Michelangelo and his works anew—in a resonant self-portrait.
The pop-up concert consists of three short performances taking place at various locations throughout the“Michelangelo Imperfect”exhibitionbetween5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Admission to the concert is free with a paid museum ticket.
PROGRAM
Music by Arcadelt and Tromboncino with lyrics by Michelangelo.
CONCERTS
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