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Music for the Contemplation of Outer Space - Glenale College Planetarium Concert Series
Baroque composers often tried to capture the timeless,
placeless qualities which characterize the higher
spheres of the heavens. This was done sometimes by
invoking celestial Christian figures like the Virgin Mary,
represented by the hexachord: the six notes of the scale
often called the scala celestis, the stairway to heaven. It
was done also by invoking the attributes of the planets
and their corresponding deities from the ancient religions
of Greece and Rome. The program is made up of both
techniques, and a few more, used by the most ethereal
composers of the 17th and 18th centuries: Sweelinck,
Fischer, Weckmann, Froberger, and Buxtehude.
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LocationGlendale Community College Planetarium (View)
1500 North Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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