Contemplations of the Cosmos by Hispanic Composers
“My soul gazed upon the night”
Pianist Helen Glaisher-Hernández & Soprano Lorena Paz Nieto
Inspired by the guest of honour, astronaut Dr Sara García Alonso
June 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Programme includes pieces by:The Concert will showcase a luminous selection of musical contemplations of the cosmos through works by various composers from the Hispanic world, spanning several centuries.
Isaac Albéniz, Miquel Ortega and Juan Hidalgo (Spain),
Gisela Hernández (Cuba),
Francisco López Capillas (Mexico),
Clotilde Arias (Peru), and
Carlos Guastavino (Argentina).
Featuring numerous musical treasures seldom heard in concert halls,
this programme promises to be a truly “celestial” experience.
Profile:
Dr Sara García Alonso is a biotechnologist and holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Salamanca. A researcher at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), her work focuses on cancer and translational medicine. In 2022, she was selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as a reserve astronaut, becoming the first Spanish woman chosen for the ESA astronaut corps. Alongside her scientific career, she is actively engaged in science communication and is a strong advocate for the role of science and research in social and technological progress.
