Music of the Stars

To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, Nota Bena Period Orchestra partners with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (Kitchener-Waterloo) to present a multi-disciplinary event: music, lecture, imagery, dealing with the connections between music and astronomy.

The heart of the program celebrates composer William Herschel (1738-1822), also known as the father of modern astronomy for his contributions to science, including development of large scale telescopes and discovery of the planet Uranus.

Violinist Trevor Ewart describes Herschel's musical career and astronomer Douglas Bates discusses the composer's second career gazing at the heavens.

Artistic director and harpsichordist Borys Medicky comments on the Nota Bene program. Violinist Linda Melsted leads the ensemble.

Herschel's Symphony in D Major is centre piece of the afternoon performance at The Registry Theatre in Kitchener, Ontario.

Website: http://www.musiqueancienne.org/NotaBene/

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