Journey Through the Cosmos

Wind orchestra Auletes
6 April 2019 20:00
Blauwe Zaal, Auditorium, TU/e

Op zaterdag 6 april 2019 om 20:00 ‘s avonds, zal harmonieorkest Auletes, begeleid door Paul van Gils, een bijzonder concert geven in samenwerking met bekende astrofysicus professor Vincent Icke. In het thema ‘het universum’ zal Auletes werken spelen en Vincent Icke inzichten verstrekken in de huidige staat van kennis binnen dit onderwerp.

For years, the universe has been a big source of inspiration for composers. Pieces such as 'Mars' and 'Jupiter' from Gustav Holst and 'Mercury' from Jan van der Roost fit perfectly in the theme. Thomas Doss' 'Sidus', a beautiful piece about space travel, will fill in this evening even further.
The evening will result in a magnificent combination of music and science, which will take you on a journey through the cosmos.

The following works will be performed:

The Planets: Mars, the Bringer of WarGustav Holst
The Planets: Jupiter, the Bringer of JollityGustav Holst
MercuryJan van der Roost
Sheltering SkyJohn Mackey
SidusThomas Doss

Prof. dr. Vincent Icke is an astrophysicist, artist, designer and writer. Besides being active in pure research, he attempts to make science accessible and understandable for the general public. He is a regular guest on broadcasting programs, such as Nieuwsuur and De Wereld Draait Door. His publications have appeared in leading scientific journals, and in daily and weekly papers. Icke wrote over a dozen books and appeared in several cd-videos. His expertise as an artist boosts the imagery of his presentations.

Saturday, April 6th at 20:00

Blauwe Zaal, Auditorium, TU/e Campus

Wind orchestra Auletes, led by Paul van Gils
Lectures by Vincent Icke

A collaboration between ESMG Quadrivium and Studium Generale