Uma viagem pelo sistema solar

One of the most famous orchestral works of the 20th century, Gustav Holst's “The Planets” suite reflects the composer's fascination with astrology. Each movement describes the character associated with each planet. In this film-concert, the interpretation of the work features the projection of images of the stars that surround us. The programme begins with a work by Philippe Manoury that explores the flute's interaction with a real-time digital synthesis system, seeking to make the machine resemble a human being: listening, waiting for an event, reacting when it occurs. The work dates back to 1987 and represented a revolution in composition using electronic means.