Journey Through the Cosmos
Learn about the wonders of the world above from rock star physicist Brian Cox.
Overview
Who hasn't gazed up at the stars above and wanted to know more? Well, here's your chance. Professor Brian Cox, rock star of the particle physics world and an advisor on Danny Boyle's Sunshine, is coming to Brisbane for a four-day celebration of music, film and the wonders of the universe.
A series of concerts is the main attraction of Journey Through the Cosmos, focused on the planets in our solar system. Professor Cox's insights accompany a performance of Gustav Holst's The Planets Suite, considered one of the most spectacular works in all symphonic literature.
Want to learn more? Lectures and talks round out the busy program. Learn from Professor Cox's discussions on The Physics of Time and Einstein’s Universe, each with a special musical performance. Or find out more about the art of composing for Hollywood movies from Academy and Golden Globe award-winner Dario Marianelli of Atonement fame, who also recently constructed a concerto to represent the journey of the Voyager spacecraft.