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What: An Evening of Musical and Celestial Wonder
Huh? Chamber music, and a talk by professor John Bally about the nature of the universe
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: John Bally and Kim Ruhland's Breckenridge home
Must: Make reservations by 4 p.m. today; hurry! Tickets are almost sold out
Tickets: $40, or $70 for two
Contact: (970) 453-3875 or info@cdlt.org
More info: www.cdlt.org
Huh? Chamber music, and a talk by professor John Bally about the nature of the universe
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: John Bally and Kim Ruhland's Breckenridge home
Must: Make reservations by 4 p.m. today; hurry! Tickets are almost sold out
Tickets: $40, or $70 for two
Contact: (970) 453-3875 or info@cdlt.org
More info: www.cdlt.org
Saturday, professor John Bally will transport people back to the beginning of the Big Bang. Then his wife, pianist Kim Ruhland, and their friend, cellist Todd McCrory, will perform classical music based upon the natural world.
The event, titled An Evening of Musical and Celestial Wonder, begins with Bally's talk, “The Life and Biography of the Universe.”
Bally is a professor in the department of astrophysical and planetary sciences at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He helped set up the first permanent astronomic observatory in Antarctica, and he now has an observatory in his Breckenridge home. He'll touch upon how humans have formed from stardust, as well as the latest theories of multi-verses (more than one universe) and the idea that we're actually living in a black hole, Ruhland said. He'll also present evidence of the emerging view that the universe is not only expanding, but also accelerating in its expansion.
Then, Ruhland and McCrory will perform chamber pieces revolving around nature, including “Waldsruhe” (meaning “Quiet Woods”) by Dvorák and “Papillon” (The Butterfly) by Fauré. Ruhland began performing with the Reading Symphony at age 15 and majored in music education in college, and McCrory has been the principal cellist of the Littleton Symphony Orchestra for 15 years. (Ruhland will talk about how the two met; it's quite a fun story, which she doesn't want to spoil.)
The musicians chose their selections because the evening is a fundraiser for the Continental Divide Land Trust, which is dedicated to preserving open space in central Colorado through land preservation agreements, stewardship and public education.
After the concert, guests are welcome to look at the night sky through Bally's telescopes.
“John and Kim offered this event for a fundraiser for Continental Divide Land Trust,” said Leigh Girvin, spokesperson for the trust. “It's so unique and such an interesting combination that we were all intrigued to hear more. It should prove to be an interesting and entertaining evening.”
The event, titled An Evening of Musical and Celestial Wonder, begins with Bally's talk, “The Life and Biography of the Universe.”
Bally is a professor in the department of astrophysical and planetary sciences at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He helped set up the first permanent astronomic observatory in Antarctica, and he now has an observatory in his Breckenridge home. He'll touch upon how humans have formed from stardust, as well as the latest theories of multi-verses (more than one universe) and the idea that we're actually living in a black hole, Ruhland said. He'll also present evidence of the emerging view that the universe is not only expanding, but also accelerating in its expansion.
Then, Ruhland and McCrory will perform chamber pieces revolving around nature, including “Waldsruhe” (meaning “Quiet Woods”) by Dvorák and “Papillon” (The Butterfly) by Fauré. Ruhland began performing with the Reading Symphony at age 15 and majored in music education in college, and McCrory has been the principal cellist of the Littleton Symphony Orchestra for 15 years. (Ruhland will talk about how the two met; it's quite a fun story, which she doesn't want to spoil.)
The musicians chose their selections because the evening is a fundraiser for the Continental Divide Land Trust, which is dedicated to preserving open space in central Colorado through land preservation agreements, stewardship and public education.
After the concert, guests are welcome to look at the night sky through Bally's telescopes.
“John and Kim offered this event for a fundraiser for Continental Divide Land Trust,” said Leigh Girvin, spokesperson for the trust. “It's so unique and such an interesting combination that we were all intrigued to hear more. It should prove to be an interesting and entertaining evening.”
