Violinist

Artistic Director

**Event Title:** The Universe Sounds Delicious

**Date and Time:** Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (18:00 - 22:00)

**Location:** The Revery, 1700 Naud Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States

**Description:**
Prepare for an interstellar journey where classical music meets the cosmic expanse in "The Universe Sounds Delicious." This unique event, hosted at the otherworldly venue of The Revery in Los Angeles, promises an evening where the music of the spheres has never tasted so good. 

Dive into a space-themed musical odyssey complemented by a gourmet 5-course meal crafted by Master Chef alum Becky Brown. The event features an intimate setting that allows for a stellar blend of astronomy, music, and gastronomy. Attendees will have the privilege of meeting three astronomers who are not only passionate about the cosmos but also share a deep love for music. They will unveil the millennia-old connection between music and astronomy, sharing insights and secrets of the universe.

Highlight of the evening includes a performance by NASA astronomer Steve Bryson, known for his work in discovering Earth-like planets. He will enchant the audience with the theremin, playing alongside Salastina’s string quartet, and share insights from his scientific endeavors. Additionally, two esteemed French employees from LIGO will discuss their Nobel Prize-winning work in 2017, which involves listening to the actual sounds of the universe to gain insights into its origins.

The event also features a "Theremin Petting Zoo," where guests can try their hand at creating otherworldly sounds and alien voices, adding an interactive and immersive element to the evening. The experience design by Mercedes Curran ensures an unforgettable night that blends music, science, and culinary arts in a way that's unparalleled in the universe.

**Artists:**
- Kevin Kumar and Maia Jasper White, Co-Artistic Directors and Violinists
- Yoshika Masuda, Resident Cellist
- Linnea Powell, Guest Violist
- Steve Bryson, Guest Theremin Player and Speaker
- Arnaud Pele and Marie Kasprczak, Guest Speakers
- Becky Brown, Chef
- Mercedes Curran, Experience Designer

**Program:**
- Terry Riley: Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector
- Carolina Eyck: Ascent Descent and Strange Birds
- Chris Westlake: Selections from Star Trek: Below Decks
- Hans Zimmer: Selections from Interstellar
- John Williams: Selections from Star Wars

**Menu Highlights:**
- Welcome drink: Bantha Punch
- First course options: Tai snapper crudo OR Shiso salad (vegetarian option)
- Second course: Extraterrestrial beet terrine
- Third course options: Braised beef short rib OR Braised King oyster mushroom (vegetarian option)
- Fourth course: Nebula luminescent chocolate cake

**Ticket Information:** In-person tickets are priced at $295.

**Additional Information:** All sales are final. Programs, artists, prices, and dates are subject to change. Donations to Salastina, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, are deductible to the full extent of the law.

Prepare to embark on a cosmic journey that tantalizes the senses and expands the mind at "The Universe Sounds Delicious."

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The Universe Sounds Delicious

The Revery LA

Each year, Salastina selects up to 10 young composers worldwide to take part in its Sounds Promising Young Composers Program. The program is zero-cost for all participants, and has resulted in “life-changing” (their words, not ours!) professional development – and even high-profile commissions. Last year, we pledged to commission one participant from each year’s cohort. This concert includes world premieres by 2021 Sounds Promising Young Composer Kian Ravaei and a 2023 participant to be determined. Each composer will pen a piece for our entire ensemble – piano, string quartet, and flute – taking inspiration from Bach’s Chaconne. Resident Pianist HyeJin Kim opens the program with Busoni’s arrangement of the same work. Wine and munchies reception to follow.

Maia Jasper White

Violinist, Artistic Director

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