Bill Murray’s Surprise Prado Museum Visit: Poetry and Art Collide
Actor Recites Ferlinghetti in Madrid, Mesmerizing Fans
Madrid, 2025-06-13 14:41:00
By Time.news Staff.
Bill Murray charmed art lovers with a surprise performance at Madrid’s Prado Museum, reciting poetry amidst iconic artworks.
- Bill Murray made a surprise visit to the Prado Museum in Madrid.
- He recited a Lawrence Ferlinghetti poem accompanied by cellist Jan Vogler.
- The performance took place near Goya’s “Dog Half-Buried” and Paul de Vos’ “Fable of the Dog and the Prey.”
- Murray is in Spain for his ‘New Worlds’ show, a musical and theatrical performance.
The legendary Bill Murray made a surprise appearance at the Museo del Prado this morning, captivating visitors with an impromptu performance. The actor, known for his roles in “Saturday Night Live” and films like “Groundhog Day,” showcased his interpretive skills by reciting a poem by Lawrence Ferlinghetti alongside cellist Jan Vogler.
What happened during Bill Murray’s visit to the Prado Museum? Murray recited the poem “Dog” in front of Francisco de Goya’s “Dog Half-Buried” and Paul de Vos’ “Fable of the Dog and the Prey,” accompanied by cellist Jan Vogler.
An Unforgettable Moment
Murray’s unexpected performance, documented in a video released by the museum, brought smiles to many faces. The actor, who is also known for his role in “Lost in Translation,” was captured near Francisco de Goya’s “Dog Half-Buried.” He then moved to another artwork that featured a dog, “Fable of the Dog and the Prey” by Paul de Vos, to recite “Dog” by the New York poet, accompanied by Vogler’s music.
The surprise delighted fans on Instagram, as well as Prado followers, who described the moment’s “beauty,” the “honor” of seeing Murray and Vogler, and their ability to “revive” the art pieces through the performance.
‘New Worlds’ and Beyond
Murray’s visit to the Prado Museum coincided with his stay in Spain, where he is presenting his new show, ‘New Worlds.’ The musical and theatrical show features songs by Bernstein and Gershwin, along with readings from prominent English-language literary figures like Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, and Ernest Hemingway.
Before the music and poetry showcase, Murray visited “El Hormiguero,” where he shared a piece of comedy advice that resonated with the host, Pablo Motos. Murray is also set to perform in Barcelona, Bilbao, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife.
The actor previously expressed that the audience should come to see the musicians, who he praised as “spectacular.”
