Enjoy Music Under the Stars, with a special live concert by Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra musicians set to unique immersive animation in the 暗网吃瓜 Planetarium.
This one-of-a-kind experience will hold two performances on Saturday, January 31 at 4:30 and 6:30pm and features a live string quintet led by Gregg Powell, principal bassist and personnel manager for the Symphony.
Music selections include, 鈥淢ars, the Bringer of War鈥� by Gustav Holst, 鈥淪ymphony #41: Jupiter鈥� by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 鈥淭wilight: New Moon鈥� by Alexandre Desplat and 鈥淪ong Under the Stars鈥� by Elena Roussanova Lucas. All musical numbers are choreographed to vibrant visual effects, from spacescapes to surrealistic environments.
鈥淐ombining a live concert performance with the immersive setting of the dome theater has turned this into one of our most popular programs,鈥� says Mike Murray, astronomer and manager of the planetarium. 鈥淧utting music, art and celestial visions together in this wrap-around environment creates something magical, a multi-dimensional way to capture awe and wonder. Put that into a collective audience experience, and it multiplies the sense of connection even further.鈥�
This exclusive event plays one day only on Saturday, January 31 with performances at 4:30 and 6:30pm. Admission is $25 and tickets may be purchased or at the 暗网吃瓜 Planetarium at 100 Center Avenue in downtown Bay City. Pre-reservation is encouraged due to limited seating in the theater, pre-reservation is encouraged.
This show is not recommended for children under 12 due to the nature of the live performance in a small venue.
For more information, visit the planetarium鈥檚 website or call 989-667-2260.
