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An accordion ensemble led by Colin Hochstetler, a musicology student at the University of Illinois, and Hayden Mesnick, an improvisation student at the University of Guelph, will premiere Mesnick’s composition “The Book of Fixed Stars.” Colin and Hayden’s ensemble will interpret constellations to create an ambient soundscape which can only be experienced in a planetarium.
After the accordion ensemble performance of “The Book of Fixed Stars,” the planetarium will replace the sky with geometric imagery to accompany a quartet improvised performance. Jason Finkelman, the director of the University of Illinois Improvisers Exchange, will also lead his ensemble to interpret surreal visuals on the dome. Finally, the Improvisers Exchange and the accordionists will come together to play another Mesnick composition, “Drone Piece,” as the dome shows a simulated flight from outside the Milky Way galaxy, past nearby stars, through the Solar System, and finally to Earth.
The musicians hope that the improvised performances and the planetarium’s visuals inspire the audience to resonate with the universe in their own way.
Tickets are free but must be reserved through the following link: https://parkland.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2205
This is a free event with limited seating. The only people admitted are those who present their confirmation of reserved seats. Each user may reserve up to four seats.
Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show will begin promptly at 7:00pm, late seating will not be allowed.
Location: M180: Planetarium, M1 Parking Lot, Planetarium Lobby, Planetarium Circle Drive
Save your confirmation email. You will be required to show proof of reservation upon arrival to receive your physical ticket stub. Your physical ticket stub will be proof of attendance.
Pre-Concert talks by Colin Hochstetler, University of Illinois and Hayden Mesnick, University of Guelph
Accordion ensemble interprets constellations to produce an ambient soundscape. Additional performances by accordionists and the U of I Improvisers Exchange Ensemble with varied dome imagery.
For more information, call 217-351-2446 or visit planetarium.parkland.edu.
In collaboration with Parkland College.
