2009 UCO Lick Observatory Music of the Spheres Concert Series]

Posted this morning by Bob Havner to SJAA's announcement mailing list...

UCO Lick Observatory celebrates the golden anniversary of the Shane
telescope as we all proclaim the International Year of Astronomy in
commemoration of the 400th year of Galileo's telescope. This summer youcan
experience the rich history and learn about the cutting-edge astronomical
research that takes place right here in the Bay Area's own backyard. Dont
miss the 2009 season of the Music of the Spheres Concert Series at Lick
Observatory on Mount Hamilton. Blending a unique musical performance with
36-inch and 40-inch telescope viewing, and a riveting science lecure, each
Saturday promises to be an enthralling summer evening.

VIP Tickets $155.00 includes
  a.. private tour of the 3-m Shane telescope
  b.. light buffet
  c.. reserved seating at concert
  d.. astronomy talk
  e.. viewing through the 36-inch refracting telescope (and possibly the
Nickel Reflector)
  f.. commemorative wineglass or coffee cup
  g.. 20 percent discount in our gift shop
  h.. limited to 20 ticket holders per concert
Preferred Tickets $105.00 includes
  a.. reserved seating at concert
  b.. astronomy talk
  c.. viewing through the 36-inch refracting telescope (and possibly the
Nickel Reflector)
  d.. commemorative wineglass or coffee cup
  e.. 20 percent discount in our gift shop
Standard Tickets $35.00 includes
  a.. concert
  b.. astronomy talk
  c.. viewing through the 36-inch refracting telescope (and possibly the
Nickel Reflector)
  d.. commemorative wineglass or coffee cup
To purchase tickets for the Music of the Spheres online
https://www.santacruztickets.com/Online/

More Information at:
http://www.ucolick.org/public/music.html

2009 Concert Dates

Dave Roche Jazz Trio
Speaker: Raja Guhathakurta, UCSC
Talk: "Our Place in the Cosmos"
The Dave Rocha jazz trio is one of the hottest jazz groups in the Bay Area.
You don't want to miss this performance! The band performs an amazing mix of
originals, uniquely arranged standards and music from other genres. From
fiery uptempo compositions to jazz waltzes, and from Latin modes to
beautiful sensitive ballads, trumpeter Dave Rocha will take you to unknown
frontiers in the jazz universe.

Saturday, July 11
Tingstad and Rumbel
Speaker: Debra Fischer, SFSU
Talk: "The Great Lick Observatory Planet Hunt"
Tingstad & Rumbel will be playing music from their new album, "Leap of
Faith." Tingstad is a renowned fingerstyle guitarist, while Rumbel is highly
acclaimed for her melodic styling on double reed and ocarina. This is
American home-style music at its finest, with eclectic flavors and
international spice. Selections range from their most-requested song,
Medicine Tree, to traditional Asian folk tunes, Tex-Mex stylings, Caribbean
rhythms, and covers from the Great American Songbook. In 2003, their CD
"Acoustic Garden" won music's highest honor, the Grammy Award. In 2007,
Tingstad was nominated for a Grammy Award for his ensemble release,
"Southwest."

Saturday, July 25
Ramón Romero
Speaker: Graeme Smith, UCSC
Talk: "Two Views of the Moon"
Fiery sounds of South America! Music of the Spheres favorite, Latin Harp
virtuoso Ramón Romero returns with the music and song of his native South
America. Performing on his beautiful, hand-carved Paraguayan harp, he
entices listeners to join him on a melodic musical journey through
Argentina, Venezuela, Columbia, Chile, and Paraguay. Ramón built his first
harp at the age of 13, from discarded window frames. Now, after more than
forty years of touring on four continents, Ramón still rejoices in the music
of his homeland and the harp. Join us in an evening of lyrical Latin music.

Saturday, August 8
Christopher Morrongiello
Speaker: Elinor Gates, Lick Observatory
Talk: "Untwinkling the Stars: Improving our view of the Universe with
Adaptive Optics "
The Calling of the Muses: Galileo and his Lute: Music played an important
part in the life of Galileo. His father Vincenzo was an eminent lute player
and composer, as was his brother Michelagnolo. Galileo himself was an
accomplished lutenist who used his deep understanding of the instrument as
an aid for refining several scientific theories. Virtuoso lutenist
Christopher Morrongiello, who holds a doctorate in music from Oxford
University, will present a recital of lute music featuring works by the
Galileo family and their distinguished musical contemporaries. A rare treat,
not to be missed, he will perform on an authentic gut-strung lute and
recount how Galileo's knowledge and love of music helped advance his
knowledge of science.

Saturday, August 22
Coulter/Phillips Trio
Doors open: 7:00pm
Start event: 7:30pm
Speaker: Jason X. Prochaska, UCSC
Talk: "Cosmology in the 21st Century"
William Coulter and Barry and Shelley Phillips have recorded over 20 albums
of traditional and classical music during the past 20 years. Their
repertoire spans the world of folk music: from Ireland to Sweden to Bulgaria
to China and back to the music of the American Shakers. Guitarist William
Coulter, cellist and percussionist Barry Phillips, Celtic harp and woodwind
multi-instrumentalist Shelley Phillips combine the beauty of traditional
music and the excitement of modern instrumentation, arrangement, and
performance, creating a sound that is both magical and uplifting. William,
Barry and Shelley have performed all over the world and occasionally play
around Santa Cruz, their home town.

Saturday, September 12
Daniel Roest & Alex de Grassi
Doors open: 6:30pm
Start event: 7:00pm
Speaker: Geoff Marcy, UCB
Talk: "Dectecting Other Earths"
Great Guitars! 2009. Fingerstyle icon Alex de Grassi joins classical
guitarist Daniel Roest. De Grassi's fame spans the globe. His playing
interweaves melody, counter-melody, bass, harmony, rhythm, and
cross-rhythms, creating a canvas of sound rarely heard in a solo guitar
performance. He has released sixteen albums albums since "Turning: Turning
Back" helped launch Windham Hill's success in 1978. His tenth recording,
"The Water Garden," garnered both Grammy and Indie Award nominations. He is
the subject of a PBS concert/interview television show, "Alex de Grassi: The
Artist's Profile."

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