Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome (September 1, 2nd Performance at 5:00 p.m.)

09/01/2019 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 (September 1, 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.

Preceeding the performance, there will be a wine and cheese reception with the musicians.

Musicians:

Eric Byers and Cécilia Tsan, cellos

Program:

Bach Chaconne (arrangement for 2 cellos), barrière, Sonata, and more ...

The iconic Bach masterpiece for solo violin, in a stunning arrangement for 2 cellos by Claudio Jaffe & Johanne Perron, and more duos.