Musically Speaking Lecture Series: The Planets & Beyond

Musically Speaking: The Planets and Beyond

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

6pm-7pm

The Powerhouse (Durango)

This is a FREE event.

Light Snacks and Cash Bar available.

Prepare to explore the universe through music! Join the San Juan Symphony’s own Maestro Thomas Heuser for Musically Speaking: The Planets and Beyond, an engaging lecture that takes audiences behind the music of our Season 41 opener.

Discover the stories, ideas, and musical inspiration behind Gustav Holst’s iconic The Planets, along with John Adams’ thrilling Short Ride in a Fast Machine and Mélanie Bonis’ evocative Le Songe de Cléopâtre. Learn more about the composers, the music, and the connections between these works before experiencing them live with the San Juan Symphony.

Whether you’re a longtime classical music lover or simply curious to hear music in a new way, Musically Speaking offers an entertaining and accessible introduction to the upcoming weekend’s program.