Concerts in the Dome, June 11, 2023 (Photos – mtwilson.edu)
The Mount Wilson Observatory continues to celebrate its sixth season with Sunday afternoon concerts in the Dome.
By News Desk
Held inside the spectacular vaulted dome of the historic 100-inch telescope, Mount Wilson Observatory presents L.A. Chamber Brass on June 11. Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome, curated by Artistic Director Cécelia Tsan, is held in the telescope dome that was used by Edwin Hubble to discover our place in an expanding universe and deeply expand human knowledge. It is a 20th century temple of science whose acoustics rival the great cathedrals of Europe.
With two performances available, one can immerse themselves in the ethereal quality of the brass instruments in the resonate dome. The spherical shape and highly reflective steel surfaces of the dome combine to produce long reverberations and musical sustains that will delight the listener’s ears. The concert’s hour-long performances are at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, with an artist reception at 4:00 pm outside the 100-inch dome. Attendees of both shows are invited to meet the musicians.
The Los Angeles Chamber Brass musicians (Bill Reichenbach on trombone, Dustin McKinney on trumpet, Laura Brenes on French horn, Jon Lewis on trumpet, and Alex Iles on trombone) have accomplishments that include performing with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Long Beach Symphony, Pasadena Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony, Los Angeles Master Chorale Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Opera, Golden State Pops Orchestra, movie soundtracks, television shows, and recording artists. As solo artists, they have toured and recorded with artists and bands, and are educators in the field of music.
The musical program will include:
- Paul Dukas, Fanfare
- J.S. Bach, Contrapunctus I
- Eric Ewazen, Colchester Fantasy
- Claude Debussy, Girl With the Flaxen Hair
- Samuel A. Ward, America The Beautiful
Light snacks and beverages will be served. Seating inside the historic dome is limited. Purchase tickets online (highly recommended) or at the door (given availability). A free shuttle service is provided to and from the main parking lot for anyone who might need it. It runs approximately every 20 minutes. The Observatory is at an elevation of 5,700 feet, with stairs and pathways that are not accessible to persons with physical disabilities.
To purchase tickets, visit this link.
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