Music and the Cosmos

NB. This event is now fully booked.

To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, the Sydney Science Forum and Sydney Conservatorium of Music are proud to present Music and the Cosmos, a special event featuring leading astronomers from the University of Sydney’s School of Physics, and an SCM Brass Ensemble.

In this unique presentation of science meeting the arts, enjoy a moving, celestially-inspired performance of Holst's 'The Planets' featuring musicians from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, in concert with images from the farthest reaches of the universe. Throughout the evening, some of Sydney’s most talented astronomers will explore the latest in astronomy research.

This special event will feature Radio National's Robyn Williams as MC, a Sydney Conservatorium of Music Brass Ensemble, and Sydney astronomers Professor Bryan Gaensler, Professor Tim Bedding and Professor Geraint Lewis

Refreshments will follow the event and guests will have the opportunity to continue the astronomy experience with hands-on activities in Main Quadrangle.

Date and Time

Wednesday 6 May 2009
5:45pm for 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue

The Great Hall, Main Quadrangle, University of Sydney

Bookings

This event has reached full capacity and bookings have closed.