FEATURE
The Passion of Jesus Christ :
A Visual Oratorio
Paintings by Deborah Patterson
Music by Robert Sirota
1995

The Passion of Jesus Christ : A Visual Oratorio is a collaboration between the artist, Ms. Deborah Patterson, and the composer, Dr. Robert Sirota. Dr. Sirota's music translates Ms. Patterson's images into sound and music that amplifies the paintings. Another of Sirota and Patterson's collaborative efforts was showcased at Carnegie Hall on November 10, 2003. Triptych "pays tribute to physical and emotional byproducts of September 11; desecration, lamentation and prayer." -Michelle Green for Episcopal Life, Oct 2003

To view the painting, Triptych,
or for more information about the collaborations between Robert Sirota and Deborah Patterson, visit www.deborahpatterson.com

Download an Introduction to "The Passion of Jesus Christ" with Paintings by Deborah Patterson and Music by Robert Sirota.[512 kb, 1min20sec] To hear excerpts from Dr. Sirota's compositions, adjust the sound settings on your computer.