Doc/Fest: Sounds of the Cosmos
As part of the 2015 Sheffield Doc/Fest, a performance of Sounds of the Cosmos took place at the Crucible Theatre on 9 June 2015, in collaboration with creative producer Stewart Campbell (Department of Music). It involved a live performance of Gustav Holst's Planets Suite by the Sheffield Rep. Orchestra conducted by George Morton, interspersed with short astronomy talks, plus reworked visuals by local design agency Human (courtesy of financial support by STFC).
In addition, a panel discussion 'The making of...' took place within the Doc/Fest 'Ideas and science' strand (sponsored by Wellcome Trust) involving Stewart Campbell, Vanessa Toulmin, Nick Bax, George Morton and myself (video above).
Immediate feedback (via twitter) on Sounds of the Cosmos:
I had a wonderful time at #soundsofthecosmos last night. I felt like I was in a very educational sci-fi film! – Eloise Roberts
My mind is blown by #soundsofthecosmos – one of the best things I've seen and heard. Out of this world! – Sarah Boswell
Sounds of the Cosmos last night was great – fab music and learnt lots too. – Off the Shelf
Sounds of the Cosmos tonight was amazing. Incredible performance by the Sheffield Rep. Orchestra and v. interesting talks from Paul Crowther. – Beth Spark
A magical evening of science, music and wonderment. Congrats. – Girl Gang Sheffield
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