FIRST PERSON: STORIES FROM THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
Featuring Ensemble Galilei with NPR's Neal Conan

"There's an ease about the way they play that seems to break down the barriers that normally exist between the audience and the performer." Performance Today

First Person: Stories from the Edge of the World is a remarkable collaboration between National Geographic, National Public Radio's Neal Conan and Ensemble Galilei. Spectacular photographs projected on a large on-stage screen, Neal Conan's compelling narration of original texts by the world’s great explorers, and evocative music created specifically for this project work seamlessly to take the audience along on some of the world's most extraordinary expeditions. Actress Lily Knight will also appear as a narrator.

Running Time:
1.5 to 2 hours

Preconcert Conversation:
Dr. Julienne Stroeve,
National Snow and Ice Data Center
6:45 p.m., Macky Room 102

Panel Discussion:
Music Meets Science
Founder of Ensemble Galilei Carolyn Anderson Surrick, CU College of Music faculty member Steven Bruns, and (schedule permitting) NOAA scientist James H. Butler join forces in a wide ranging discussion about music and climate change. This panel is co-sponsored by EESI, the Energy and Environmental Security Initiative. Free and open to the public. For more information call (303) 492-3102 or (303) 449-2128.
Thursday, October 4, 7 to 8:15 PM
CU-Boulder Wolf Law Building Courtroom

Supplemental Event Information:
Project Description
Program (PDF)
Performer Biographies (PDF)
Ensemble Galilei Web Site

Watch a clip from "First Person:"
38.8 MB MPG Movie
(may take a few minutes to load)

This event is presented in collaboration with EcoArts (September 14 – October 6) an extraordinary array of exhibits, performances, talks, tours, feasts, fairs, films, and more.

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