Dear Musicians,

We hope you’ll enjoy performing Black Hole Symphony - and to accompany the experience we’ve put together a Cosmic Traveler’s Guide. This short booklet delves into the science behind the show and its creation process with composer David Ibbett and astrophysicists of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian.

Black Hole Symphony is marked by 9 milestones showing important landmarks on our cosmic journey. Each is marked with a * in the score, and has its own chapter in the booklet describing the underlying science.

Let’s explore music and science!

Very best wishes,

David Ibbett

Director Multiverse Concert Series
Resident Composer Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian