Sounds in Stone 🎶✨
A one‑of‑a‑kind concert inspired by the Museum’s world‑famous collections, Sounds in Stone brings together music, geology, and the story of life on Earth. Centered on voice and piano, with special arrangements for oboe, viola, and violin, the programme spans classical and contemporary works — from Copland’s reflections on nature to Britten’s seascapes and Björk’s haunting Jóga.
Performed by musicians from the European Space Agency’s climate team, led by mezzo‑soprano Susanne Mecklenburg with pianist William Hancox, this event offers a rare meeting of scientific insight and musical expression. Each piece is introduced with the specimens that inspired it, presented by Museum researchers Dr. Ross Anderson and Dr. Duncan Murdoch.
What to expect:
- 🎼 A beautifully curated programme linking music with the history of life
- 🌍 Performances by ESA musicians blending scientific and artistic perspectives
- 🦕 A chance to explore the Museum’s collections after dark with a drink