In their premier performance, the Dark Skies String Quartet will accompany the emergence of stars under the darkening sky, including new arrangements of “Sunset” from Grofé‘s Grand Canyon Suite, and “Jupiter” from Holst’s The Planets.
In the premier performance of the Dark Skies String Quartet, violinists David Koerner and Marty Cook, violist Cindy Binkley, and cellist Melissa Cripps will accompany the emergence of stars and planets under the darkening sky after sunset, including new arrangements of “Sunset” from Grofé‘s Grand Canyon Suite, and “Jupiter” from Holst’s The Planets. Audience members are invited to sit back and watch the universe unfold. In between musical selections, violinist/astronomer David Koerner will point out bright planets and stars as they come into view. The concert will be followed by an introduction to Native American constellations complemented by a modern western understanding of stars, planets, and features in the Milky Way Galaxy.
A special FREE event in the 2019 Flagstaff Star Party – Meet the Stars!
FREE Admission
2019/09/28 - 2019/09/28
Additional time info:
Be sure to arrive at Buffalo Park by 6:00 PM to allow time to park your car and walk to the seating area in the park.
Buffalo Park
2400 North Gemini Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004