Bach in Space in Chicago

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24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--crim);font-style:normal;font-weight:600} Real NASA imagery. Live Bach. Your journey through the stars.

Galaxies, nebulae and distant planets from the NASA and ESA archives unfold in vivid color while a renowned pianist performs Bach live, from the Goldberg Variations to the Well-Tempered Clavier and the Italian Concerto. Live piano 75 min Ages 6+ The voyage Five reasons to look up.

I The cosmos A vast screen opens onto the cosmos. Real imagery of galaxies, nebulae and planets fills the hall. II The music Bach, performed live. Seventy-five minutes of masterpieces on a concert grand piano. III The harmony Music and image in dialogue.

Each work is paired with its own celestial imagery. IV The rhythm An evening of light and shade. Moments of intensity and repose unfold as the images travel deeper into space. V The audience For every listener, whether you are a devoted music lover or drawn to the stars.

Real space imagery Original footage from the NASA and ESA archives: no renderings, no special effects. Images courtesy of NASA & ESA. At the piano The artist guiding your journey through the cosmos.

CO'R Chicago · Fri 18 Dec 2026 Christopher O'Riley One of America’s best-known classical pianists, and a familiar voice to millions of radio listeners.