The Delta College Planetarium takes viewers on a musical journey from the beginning of the universe to the future of humanity. This three-dimensional exploration of cosmic events is accompanied by the timeless compositions of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Strauss and other masters of classical music.
Celestial Symphony will play March 6 through April 25 on Fridays and Saturdays at 6pm. Witness the birth and death of galaxies and stars — from their glorious formation to their dramatic transformation into supernovae and black holes. Experience the search for life on distant planets and within our own solar system. Ultimately, we observe the formation of our home planet and the miracle of life.
This musical venture also explores the cosmic dangers that could threaten our Earth in the distant future, including asteroid impacts, black holes, comets and colliding galaxies. But the journey ends on a hopeful note, with a glimpse into the possible future of humanity, dreaming of new discoveries and adventures in the infinite universe.
“Following the enormously successful live concert performance of the string quintet from the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra inside the dome theater, we decided to expand on the classical music experience,” says Mike Murray, astronomer and manager of the planetarium. “This show takes audiences deeper into the beauty and diversity of the universe, set to recorded performances by the Berlin Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Oxford Camerata, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and others.”
Ticket information
General admission is $10 and tickets may be purchased online or at the Delta College Planetarium at 100 Center Avenue in downtown Bay City. This show’s runtime is 44 minutes and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
For more information, visit the planetarium’s website or call 989-667-2260.
