National Symphony Orchestra: The Planets in HD!; Emil de Cou [More Info]
07/31/2010 at 08:30 PM to 07/31/2010
The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
1551 Trap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
The mysterious music from Gustav Holst’s The Planets is complemented by beautiful HD images from NASA. You’ll be mesmerized by the sights from deep space and the ethereal sounds of the National Symphony Orchestra.
Gustav Holst based his most-recognized composition on his own fascination with astrological and supernatural symbols. Incorporating Roman mythology and symbolism into our solar system, Holst relates mankind to the infinite world beyond.
Premiering in 1920, The Planets was composed before Pluto was discovered in 1930. Other composers penned a Pluto movement throughout the decades, but after its planetary status was removed in 2006, Holst’s original work became, once again, the complete work for our solar system.
Giant screens in-house and on the lawn!
Date/Hours:
Saturday, July 31, 2010 (Opens: 8:30 PM)
Admission Fee: $20 to $52
Telephone:
Phone: (703) 255-1868
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