Templum Luminis

“At the top of the mountain overlooking the cosmos, night falls. With a mechanical shiver, the dome of the great observatory opens, opening a crack onto the universe. Imperceptible light filters through the darkness, arriving from remote stars: the astronomer holds his breath, focuses on a never-before-seen fragment of the cosmos. The scientific liturgy of the temple of light begins.”

TEMPLUM LUMINIS is a multimedia show by Angelina Yershova, pianist and composer from Kazakhstan, and Stefano Giovanardi, astronomer and science communicator. The narrative and musical path of “Templum Luminis” – a flexible metaphor for an astronomical observatory, and in general for any context in which science and emotion shape knowledge – develops around research, discovery and finally the perception of the wonder that arises from humanity’s connection with the cosmos. Through its intelligent sensitivity and sensitive intelligence, amplified by visual contexts created with artificial intelligence, and by sound registers that dose piano, voice, Tibetan bells and other acoustic and electronic instruments, each listener is led to confront the rational and emotional meanings held by the rays of light coming from the depths of a starry night. “Templum Luminis” was presented at the Auditorium of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome, as an event linked to the exhibition “Macchine del Tempo” of the National Institute of Astrophysics, registering a sold-out and a notable public consensus.

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ASTROCONCERT is a multimedia project by composer Angelina Yershova and astronomer Stefano Giovanardi, born in 2008 to experiment with new languages ​​and original formats for science communication, creating thematic performances of scientific narration, live music and theatrical elements.

ASTROCONCERT stands out for its ability to combine art and science in a unique and engaging experience, offering the public an innovative way to approach the wonders of the universe through music and narration.

Main productions: “Stellar Vibrations” (2009), “Echi Cosmici” (2009), “Destination Infinity” (2011), “Voyager Cords” (2012), “Aurora Borealis” (2013), “Icy Rose 67P” (2015), “Cosmofonia” (2018), “5000 Fili di Luce” (2023), “Templum Luminis” (2023). Astroconcert performances have been hosted in scientific and musical festivals, national and international online events, conferences, theater festivals. Among the locations: Rome Planetarium, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Auditorium di Mecenate (RM), Teatro Miela (TS), State Archives (RM), Palazzo delle Esposizioni (RM), Piazza Dante (NA), Auditorium of the “Lettimi” Music Institute (RN), Piazza Santa Maria (Cerveteri, RM), Spazio Veneziano Art Gallery (RM) and others.