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Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome (July 7, 1st Performance at 3:00 p.m.)

07/07/2019 03:00 PM - 04:30 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 (July 7, 1st Performance at 3:00 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 followed by a wine and cheese reception with the musicians.

Musicians:

Hila Plitman, soprano

Sangeeta Kaur, soprano

Jacqueline Marshall, harp

Program:

Music by Danaë Vlasse, Todd Mason and more.

World premieres by various composers, including "Neptune," specially composed for the Dome by Danaë Vlasse, sung by Grammy Winner Hila Plitman and Sangeeta Kaur.