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From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond!
Longmont Symphony Orchestra
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From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond!
A space themed concert featuring the Longmont Symphony Orchestra and narration by NASA space scientist Dr. Angela des Jardins
 
Richard Strauss (1864-1949): Introduction to Also Sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spake Zarathustra), Opus 30 - approx 2'

Claude Debussy (1862-1918): “Clair de lune” from Suite Bergamasque - approx 5'
 
Gustav Holst (1874-1934): The Planets, Opus 32
  1. Mars, The Bringer of War: Allegro - approx 7'
  2. Venus, The Bringer of Peace: Adagio - approx 8'
  3. Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity: Allegro giocoso - approx 8'
James Beckel (b. 1948): From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond - approx 11'
 
John Williams (b. 1932): Music from Star Wars - approx 5'
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From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond

Listen to the music in advance with our Curated YouTube playlist !

Richard Strauss (1864-1949): Also Sprach Zarathustra, opening (AKA 2001: A Space Odyssey movie music!)

Claude Debussy (1862-1918): Clair de lune

Gustav Holst (1874-1943): Mars, Venus, and Jupiter, from The Planets

James Beckel (1948- ): From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond!

John Williams (1932- ): Star Wars

Bonus Track, only on the YouTube playlist:

Mason Bates (1977- ): Gemini in the Solar Wind, from The B-Sides

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