DISCOVER the interaction between the science of astronomy and the art of music at a special concert being staged by the Devon Baroque Orchestra.

To mark the 200th anniversary since the death of outstanding astronomer and gifted oboe player, William Herschel, the orchestra is holding a concert with an astronomical theme at The Great Hall, Dartington on Sunday September 11 at 3pm.

Herschel (1738 – 1822) discovered the planet Uranus and was appointed court astronomer by King George III. He was also a celebrated composer who wrote 24 symphonies and dozens of other works for oboe, violin, organ, cello, viola and harpsichord. 

To mark his extraordinary life as a composer and astronomer, the concert will feature an oboe concerto and a symphony by Herschel, as well as pieces by Handel, JS Bach, Lully and Lawes.

It will also include a short talk by Dr Matthew Spring, research fellow at Bath Spa University, on the relationship of music and astronomy in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Geoff Coates, internationally recognised as one of the world’s finest baroque oboe players, will be joining the orchestra for the concert.

Visit www.dartington.org/event/devon-baroque-orchestra/