Celestial Sounds

This multimedia program introduces each featured work with accessible commentary on the composer, the story behind the music, and the era or imagination that helped shape it. Guests will experience videos featuring celestial scenes, space-age imagery, and selected shots of actual performances that bring the music into fuller focus.

The program will explore how composers have used sound to express awe, mystery, discovery, and the vastness of the cosmos. Along the way, guests will learn about the people behind the music and the cultural moments that inspired them, from ancient wonder to modern exploration. Join us for an inspiring musical journey through stars, planets, imagination, and the boundless beauty of the universe.

About the Speaker: A native of Los Angeles, Marc Shulgold was a music journalist at the Los Angeles Times, and for the Rocky Mountain News. He taught music history at the University of Denver's adult enrichment program for over 20 years and is a contributor to Opera Magazine among other publications. Marc is a program annotator for University of Colorado concerts and a longtime speaker at the Vail summertime music festival.

Ticket price for the Music & Nature series is $10 - proceeds benefit conservation, park enhancement, and nature education in Geauga County through the Foundation for Geauga Parks.

This series is included in the Foundation for Geauga Parks Membership Program:

-Friend level receives 20% off.

-Member level participants may attend free.

-Member Plus level participants receive one free ticket AND a free ticket for a friend attending with you.

Make sure you're logged into the website and when you enter your information and select your tickets, the membership option you chose will be applied.

If the event is canceled or postponed, registered attendees will be notified promptly and we will make every effort to reschedule. Unless otherwise noted, registrations and ticket purchases are nonrefundable.