Join us for an out-of–this-world experience!
National Philharmonic Chorale
Piotr Gajewski, conductor
Debussy La Mer
Holst The Planets
Journey through a stunning multimedia presentation featuring original NASA footage of our solar system, explore exhibits about the latest NASA discoveries and missions, and engage in conversation with Goddard scientists and engineers about their cutting-edge work.
Cosmic imagery is used to great effect in one of the greatest masterpieces of the orchestral repertoire. Gustav Holst’s The Planets creates a powerful musical astrological chart as it takes the audience on a space voyage teeming with intriguing sonorities. The broad canvas of The Planets is juxtaposed with Debussy’s symphonic poem La Mer, undoubtedly the greatest depiction of the power and shifting moods of the mighty ocean. From Holst’s interspatial fantasy to a musical celebration of the beautiful and terrifying power of the sea, this concert features two of the most enduring works of the 20th century.
Tickets: $25-$82
Kids 7-17 Free
Phone: 301-581-5100
2018/01/27 - 2018/01/28
Additional time info:
Sat. Jan 27:
Free pre-concert lecture at 6:45pm
Sun. Jan. 28:
Free pre-concert lecture at 1:45pm
For Adults:
Q&A with NASA Scientists
Sat: 7-7:45pm
For Young People:
NASA Chat Booth
Popup Gift Shop
Strathmore Lobby--Enjoy NASA-themed displays and images
Participate in the Color the Music Project:
View artwork created by young people related to Holst’s Planets and Debussy’s La Mer on display in the Strathmore lobby during the concert weekend.
Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
For full parking information and directions, please visit www.strathmore.org/your-visit/directions-and-parking
Parking in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage is $5.20 during the week and free on weekends. Strathmore is also accessible via Metro's Red Line, Grosvenor-Strathmore station.
Limited short-term parking also is available at specially marked meters along Tuckerman Lane, which do not require payment after 7pm.