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South Rim Village: Piano Concert — Summer and Winter Triangle with Astronomer in Residence David Koerner- Shrine of the Ages Auditorium
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.000000, -112.000000
Shrine of the Ages Auditorium is located near Market Plaza, half-way between the Visitor Center Plaza, and the Village Historic District. There is parking by the hall, on the west end of Parking Lot A, adjacent to the Park Headquarters building. The auditorium is within walking distance of Market Plaza, Mather Campground, Trailer Village, and Yavapai Lodge. In addition, the free Village (Blue) Route Shuttle (shown as a blue line on park maps) has both a westbound and eastbound stop in front of Shrine of the Ages.
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Piano Concert
The Planets Recomposed with Astronomer in Residence David Koerner
Brief introductions to individual planets preface solo piano arrangements loosely based on "The Planets" by Gustav Holst. Images from telescopes and space missions will be projected to aid listener meditations.
This concert will take place at Shrine of the Ages Auditorium, 20 South Entrance Road, South Rim Grand Canyon.
Dr. David Koerner is an Emeritus Associate Professor in Astronomy and Planetary Science at NAU and an accomplished musician. He has conducted groundbreaking studies of planet-forming disks at NASA/JPL, co-authored a book on astrobiology, and developed innovative field courses combining astronomy and Earth history. He is a violinist and violist who performs with the Dark Sky Quartet and is also a featured pianist at the Grand Canyon Music Festival. Dr. Koerner will be Grand Canyon Conservancy Astronomer in Residence through November 4th, 2024.
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Photo courtesy of the astronomer
Photo courtesy of SKYGLOW