Afternoon Interludes:Connor Chee
Friday, November 20, 2026 | 2:15 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission;
free for members
Event Details
Enjoy moving classical and classically rooted music during Afternoon Interludes, a series of pop-up performances at MIM on select Friday afternoons from September through December. Explore the history and enduring impact of classical music even further with a visit to MIM’s United States / Canada Gallery and Europe Gallery.
Performances take place in central El Río. Seating is limited; first come, first served. All performances begin at 2:15 p.m. and last approximately 30 minutes. Programming is subject to change.
Repertoire
(All compositions by Connor Chee)
“Coyotes”
“The Water Monster”
“Spider Woman”
“Weaving”
“Female Rain”
Selections from Sandpaintings for Piano
“Eastern Clouds”
“Southern Clouds”
“Western Clouds”
“Northern Clouds”
About the Artist
Connor Chee is a Diné (Navajo) pianist and composer known for blending his classical training with the musical traditions and stories of his Navajo heritage. His original compositions have earned international recognition and reflect a deep connection to Diné culture, landscapes, and storytelling. Through his performances and recordings—including The Navajo Piano, Scenes from Dinétah, and his latest album, Sandpaintings for Piano—Chee shares a distinctive contemporary voice rooted in tradition.
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