As someone who dotes on music, and values it's presence in my life, I will be delighted to, sometime in the next few weeks, be able to view an exhibit at the Hyde Collection here in my city, titled, "Degas and Music."

I got a brief preview this weekend, and look forward to viewing the full experience after the exhibit fully opens on 12th July.

The exhibit at the Hyde...well, here's what it says on the museum's website:

"This exhibition is the first extended study to focus on Edgar Degas’ engagement with the musical world of his day. Featuring a rich and varied group of works, the exhibition and accompanying catalogue will demonstrate how music provided the inspiration for some of his most renowned creations. Organized by the Hyde Collection, and guest curated by Jill DeVonyar and Richard Kendall, the leading scholars specializing in the life and work of Degas, this exhibition will present paintings, pastels, prints, drawings, and sculptures by this French Impressionist artist." http://www.hydecollection.org/events/details.cfm?ID=433&dateValue=07/12/2009