SalonEra shoots for the stars in this episode, guest-curated by violinist Shelby Yamin. With insights from astronomer Dr. Juan Lora, lutenist Charles Weaver, and cellist Léonie Adams of the Dionysus Ensemble, we explore the musical world of Galileo Galilei and his father, composer Vincenzo Galilei and the fascinating life and music of 18th-century astronomer and composer William Herschel.
SalonEra shoots for the stars in this episode, guest-curated by violinist Shelby Yamin. With insights from astronomer Dr. Juan Lora, lutenist Charles Weaver, and cellist Léonie Adams of the Dionysus Ensemble, we explore the musical world of Galileo Galilei and his father, composer Vincenzo Galilei and the fascinating life and music of 18th-century astronomer and composer William Herschel.
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Debra Nagy, host & executive producer
Shelby Yamin, associate producer
Hannah De Priest, special projects manager
Guest curator, violin
Cellist
Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Yale University
Lutenist
Discover more about the Dionysus Ensemble
Watch a lecture about Pythagoras and the Music of the Spheres, a public program from the Menil Collection
Learn more about NASA’s Golden Record
Listen to music by William Herschel, recorded by the Dionysus Ensemble
Read about 18th century astronomer and musician, William Herschel
SEASON UNDERWRITERS
Deborah Malamud
Tom & Marilyn McLaughlin
Greg Nosan & Brandon Ruud
Joseph Sopko & Betsy Macintyre
EPISODE SPONSORS
Anonymous
Michael & Wendy Yamin
ARTIST SPONSOR
Robert Morris & Patricia Hanley for Shelby Yamin
William Herschel (1738-1822)
Solo Violin Sonata with Violoncello No. 1 in G major
II. Allegro
Sonata for Harpsichord, Violin & Violoncello No. 2 in C Major
I. Allegro assai
Selections from Caprices for Solo Violin
Michelangelo Galilei (1575 – 1631)
Toccata
Corrente
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Gavotte en Rondeau from Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E major, BWV 1006
