From the archives: Celebrating Georgia O'Keeffe in music
Summary
A 1981 “Sunday Morning” report visited artist Georgia O’Keeffe, known for paintings of New Mexico landscapes and desert flowers. The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival commissioned composer John Harbison to write a piano quintet dedicated to O’Keeffe, with music described as echoing the open spaces in her paintings.Key Facts
- The report originally aired on Aug. 30, 1981.
- The report featured a visit with Georgia O’Keeffe.
- O’Keeffe became closely associated with New Mexico landscapes and desert flowers.
- The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival commissioned a piano quintet for O’Keeffe.
- Composer John Harbison wrote the quintet.
- The festival dedicated the music to O’Keeffe.
- Bruce Morton reported the story.
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