Back in 2019 the Metropolitan Museum of Art produced an exhibition titled “Play It Loud, Instruments of Rock n Roll.”

As the Met then described it: “For the first time, a major museum exhibition examines the instruments of rock and roll. One of the most important artistic movements of the twentieth century, rock and roll’s seismic influence was felt across culture and society. Early rock musicians were attracted to the wail of the electric guitar and the distortion of early amplifiers, a sound that became forever associated with rock music and its defining voice. Rock fans have long been fascinated with the instruments used by musicians. Many have sought out and acquired the exact models of instruments and equipment used by their idols, and spent countless hours trying to emulate their music and their look. The instruments used in rock and roll had a profound impact on this art form that forever changed music.”

The Met exhibition, in turn, has served as the inspiration for The Art of Music. This series acknowledges the inspiration of “Play it Loud,” in noting, “Playing off of this idea, The Art of Music brings together music and art in an exciting way. This is an opportunity to meet and listen to the stories of industry legends. All of this takes place against a backdrop of history, as each conversation happens in famed institutions like The Met and others.”

The latest installment of the Art of Music, which will be available via PBS stations in October, features Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks filmed live from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Petrie Sculpture Court. It presents both a performance and a conversation with David Fricke. 

The episode includes a performance of Sippie Wallace’s “Women Be Wise” with Tedeschi playing Mississippi John Hurt’s Gibson guitar, drawn from the Met’s collection, as well as songs from the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s latest album Future Soul. As Trucks notes, “What a beautiful and unique setting for a concert and interview. Sitting in a room full of masterpieces from all over the world was inspiring – watching Susan hold and play Mississippi John Hurt’s guitar is something I won’t forget.”

The full show can be seen below, with additional information on the series available here.