An orchestral trip through the moons of our solar system

Glester, Andrew

Abstract

This month’s episode of Physics World Stories features an interview with composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg with music from her The Moons Symphony. Her creation takes listeners on an epic journey through the science and stories of the moons of our solar system.

The seven-movement symphony dramatizes the geophysical features of Io, Europa, Titan, Enceladus, Miranda and Ganymede, before turning to our own Moon for a two-part finale. In creating the work, Australian-born Falkenberg immersed herself in the scientific research and consulted many scientists and astronauts.

The Moons Symphony performed by the London Symphony Orchestra is available now via Signum Records.

• Digital Artefact Type: Audio
• Acceptance Date: Mar 22, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Mar 22, 2024
• Publication Date: Mar 22, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jul 1, 2024
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12098012
• External URL: https://physicsworld.com/a/an-orchestral-trip-through-the-moons-of-our-solar-system/