Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome (June 2, 2nd Performance at 5:00 p.m.)

06/02/2019 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM ET

Admission

  • $50.00

Location

Mount WIlson Observatory
Mount Wilson, CA 91023
United States of America

Summary

Chamber music inside the 100-inch Telescope dome where astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered our place in an expanding Universe. This 20th century temple to science has acoustics rivaling the great cathedrals of Europe.

Description

Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome (June 2, 2nd Performance at 5:00 p.m.)

Chamber music inside the 100-inch Telescope dome where astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered our place in an expanding Universe. This 20th century temple to science has acoustics rivaling the great cathedrals of Europe. Performances of the same program are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month, May to October. Cellist Cécilia Tsan is the Artistic Director.

The performance will be preceeded by a wine and cheese reception with the musicians.

Musicians:

Leslie Reed, oboe

Roger Wilkie, violin

Alma Fernandez, viola

Cécilia Tsan, cello

Program:
Mozart & Britten Oboe quartets and Beethoven String Trio

Principal chairs of various LA Orchestras (LA Opera, Long Beach Symphony, LA Master Chorale) get together to share the joy of chamber music.