Veröffentlichung (USA) - Intrada: Cosmic Conjunction 2009

[Gast Stefan Jania]

Der Website von Arthur B. Rubinstein ist zu entnehmen, dass Intrada wieder einmal ein Nicht-Filmmusik-Album plant:

Symphony In The Glens COSMIC CONJUNCTION will soon be released by Intrada Records

The recording contains the music performed at the Griffith Observatory on October 2, 2009, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Galileos discoveriespart of last years worldwide Year of the Astronomer.

The recording features Arthur B. Rubinsteins Observations, narrated by Leonard Nimoy.

Die Ankündigung des Konzert von 2009:

ANNOUNCING A VERY SPECIAL COLLABORATION

On October 4th, 2009, Symphony In The Glen will be part of a landmark event at Griffith Observatory: the debut of Cosmic Conjunction, the Observatorys new annual program, linking astronomy and art.

Through the enthusiasm and support of Friends Of The Observatory (FOTO), and its Executive Director, Camille Lombardoand under the spirited guidance of Griffith Observatory Director, Dr. Edwin C. KruppSymphony In The Glen will appear on the lawn of the Observatory to present a magical evening of great music beneath a full moon, featuring a new symphonic work composed especially for Griffith Observatory.

In celebration of 2009 being the International Year of Astronomymarking the 400th anniversary of Galileos extraordinary discoveriesand as the centerpiece of the concert, I have composed Observations, a tone-poem to the cosmos, for which Dr. Krupp has written an inspiring textwhich will be narrated by Leonard Nimoy.

The concert will include a unique tribute to five centuries of music stirred by the cosmos, including Monteverdis Fanfare Overture to his 1609 opera LOrfeo, Rameaus delightful Dance Suite from his opera Castor & Pollux, Henri Duparcs sublime Aux Etoiles and Darius Milhauds jazz ballet score La Creation du Monde, all performed by the 67-piece Symphony In The Glen Orchestra.

Perhaps more important than the wonderful evening at Griffith Observatory, following the Observatory concert, this once-in-a-century event will be presented at a special free performance for school children at the Greek Theatre. This performance will provide under-served school children of Los Angeles an opportunity to experience this unique intersection between astronomy and music. This outreach concert is funded through FOTO supporters generosity in attending and buying tickets to the October 4th Cosmic Conjunction 2009 at Griffith Observatory. As a member of the SIG family, your attendance on October 4th will provide additional help to support these free events.

Over the 15 years since its founding, Symphony In The Glen has presented a number of landmark concerts, including our 1998 Memorial Day performance of Beethovens Ninth Symphony, Fantastic Creatures at the LA Zoo for eight hundred 3rd graders and most recently, Out of the Ashes, the October 2007 concert featuring Beethovens Eroica Symphony, honoring the LA fire fighters and Park Rangers who fought the devastating Griffith Park fire of May, 2007.

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I believe the concert at Griffith Observatory on October 4 will take its place as a highlight of our first 15 years.

I look forward to seeing youunder the full moon and starsOctober 4.

Arthur B. Rubinstein

Music Director-Founder

Symphony In The Glen

Ticket information: Friends Of The Griffith Observatory Los Angeles California Home Page-Friends of the Observatory.

[Gast Stefan Jania]

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