Arts and Music (Video)

Imagine early civilizations - Roman, Greek, Egyptian and more – exploring the Mediterranean. How magical that we can see it all from orbit today in this perfectly timed flight path by astronaut and photographer Butch Wilmore from an extended stay on the ISS. Musician Randy Souviney created this timeless music with his electric guitar and wizardry in the recording studio as he watched this Earth flight. This movie is dedicated to America's first female astronaut Sally Ride. Series: "Earth Serenade" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40776]

As part of our Earth Serenade series, we honor French organist and Bach specialist Andre Isoir, who died in 2016. Working with Isoir's son, Daniel, we bring you this lovely and serene Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, by Carl Philipp Emmanual Bach, the son of Johann Sebastian Bach. Cinematography by astronauts on Expeditions 71 aboard the International Space Station in 2024. It's a magical journey and tribute to Andre Isoir. Series: "Earth Serenade" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40758]

In our latest Earth Serenade, we bring you a meditative flight over the Sahara and an exploratory path over the Atlantic Ocean and Europe as we further explore Bach's Art of the Fugue. MDR Sinfonieorchester of Leipzig, Germany, brings us these two movements to accompany the visuals taken by ISS astronauts on Expeditions 67 and 69. Series: "Earth Serenade" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40754]

Under the direction of Steven Schick, Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) explores profound human emotions through music. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40587]

William Forsythe is the 2024 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy. He is a choreographer whose work has extended ballet to a dynamic contemporary art form. In 1984, he began a 20-year tenure as director of Ballet Frankfurt. After the closure of the Ballet Frankfurt in 2004, Forsythe established a new, more independent ensemble, The Forsythe Company, which he directed from 2005 to 2015. Between 2015 and 2021 he served on the University of Southern California's faculty, where he helped establish the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. Forsythe has broken the boundaries of conventional ballet style, challenging traditional artistic frameworks and developing improvisation techniques. His projects include installations and films presented in numerous museums, as well as dance documentation and education. Series: "Kyoto Prize Symposium" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39992]

A look at the iconic Sather Gate at UC Berkeley. Series: "UC Landmarks" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40500]

Let's celebrate the Universe – astoundingly beautiful and mind-boggling in scope. Space telescopes orbit Earth, turning their crisp optics to the stars of our Milky Way galaxy...and the hundreds of billions of galaxies beyond. Our minds cannot comprehend this vastness. Yet the beauty and diversity fill our hearts, as revealed by such stunning photos. For the music, we share Bach's immortal “Art of the Fugue” with organist Brian Hoffman. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40665]

For Earth Day, we release the glorious Earth Harmony Sonata. It features Earth photography by astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who just returned from their extended stay on the ISS. Wilmore captures a mesmerizing flight path from equatorial Africa, over the Sahara and Middle East and on up to Armenia. Williams took over 10,000 photographs, with a sensitive and artistic eye. Here are 60 favorites, covering the world. The music is Bach's Trio Sonata #5 for organ, played by maestro Brian Hoffman. Celebrate Earth Day with this feast for eyes and ears. We live on a beautiful planet – please love and care for it. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40664]

Working with award-winning educators Javier Montiel and Emi Bahena, students from the International Aerospace Academy made this delightful movie as part of our Earth Serenade series. The students are dancing as if in space, while celebrating five countries that sent astronauts to the International Space Station. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40663]

Inspiration4 was the first all-civilian mission to orbit Earth, resulting in these powerful photographs by Chris Sembroski who served as humanity's eyes. The video was captured by astronaut Matthew Dominick from the ISS during Expedition 72. Earth's images are set to music composed and performed by Hiroshi Ebina, a Japanese sound artist creating electronic/ambient music. Enjoy this orbital magic. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40661]

Join Sameer Patel for To the Stars, featuring Anton Webern's Passacaglia for Orchestra, and Johannes Brahms's Symphony No. 3. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39116]

Astronaut and photographer Don Pettit took these stunningly beautiful photos of the Caribbean with its incomparable island blues and clouds on October 3, 2024, aboard ISS 72. Also full of incomparable beauty are Bach's Motets. The voices soar with joy and reverence, especially in this recording by Solomon's Knot, a British ensemble. Here we present “Lieber Herr Gott, wecke uns auf” (Dear Lord God, wake us up) by Johann Christoph Bach, the older cousin of Johann Sebastian Bach. The Bach family was indeed full of musical genius. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40594]

This film explores the dynamic fusion of science, art and historic collections, set against the stunning backdrop of La Jolla's hidden underwater world of giant kelp forests. Five artists talks about their unique perspectives captured in the exhibition "Ebb and Flow: Giant Kelp Forests through Art, Science and the Archive," at UC San Diego's Geisel Library. Produced by Mary Ann Beyster, with assistance from filmmaker Eladio Arvelo, the film reveals the profound beauty, healing power and global significance of the vital kelp habitat. Series: "Arts Channel " [Science] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40547]

On this flight aboard the International Space Station, we look out at a SpaceX Dragon at night. In the background, we see mysterious views of Earth's lights, lightning and moon rise. Astronaut Don Pettit took these dream-like time-lapse photos of city lights and clouds – each 30 second exposures – creating these fantastical images. The music is Bach's Et Misericordia (“and mercy”), in a stunning performance by Solomon's Knot, a British ensemble – recorded live at BachFest in Leipzig, June 2016. The musical joy and reverence match the view of Earth. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40631]

Under the direction of Steven Schick, La Jolla Symphony & Chorus explores profound human emotions through music. The program includes the world premiere of Nasim Khorassani's new commissioned work. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40586]

A look at the iconic bell tower at the heart of UC Riverside. Series: "UC Landmarks" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40548]

Clouds spark our imaginations. As we fly over Earth, clouds provide beauty, harmony, drama, and reveal Earth's stories. From orbit, even night clouds offer their intrigues, as in this flight from the ISS Expedition 41 with clouds dancing over Europe at night. Clouds also serve as metaphor, embraced in this music by Steve Thomas featuring the stirring vocals of Patty Barkas. When we have trouble communicating with someone, perhaps their minds may be in the clouds, dreaming of far horizons, and the clouds beyond. Series: "Earth Serenade" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40590]

B Side Players is an American band formed in 1994. The band incorporates the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland. The band also drops a bit of Cumbia, gritty street Samba, Son Montuno and Jarocho into the mix. Described as War meets Lenny Kravitz by way of Ben Harper, the players have expanded their sound by playing with the likes of Harper, Ozomatli, The Wailers, James Brown, War and some of Cuba's best bands. They are signed to Jazz label Concord Music Group. Karlos "Solrak" Paez, the man behind the B-Side Players, grew up in a musical family. His father Ezequiel Paez is a trombone player and musical arranger who spent 17 years in Los Moonlights from Tijuana and 10 years in La Banda Del Recodo. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40244]

This haunting music, from a world-premiere performance by Seraphim, transports us from a hill on the ground to the stars above. With lyrics by Sara Teasdale and original composition by Patricia Van Ness, the music envelopes in the majesty of the universe. Astronauts on ISS 41 photographed the rotating sky in the middle of this piece. The aurora at the beginning and end were photographed on ISS 72 by Matthew Dominick – a master photographer. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40588]

Composer Bruce Lazarus's Sanctuary is truly atmospheric and speaks to the marvels of space. Astronaut Jeannette Epps took these images of eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean aboard ISS 71 on May 18, 2024, capturing the diverse views of land and sea, jungles and deserts, lakes and rivers. Earth is a sanctuary for all of humanity, indeed all of life. A sanctuary planet we must revere and protect. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40515]

Under the direction of Arian Khaefi, "Holy Radiant Light" highlights Sergei Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil, a masterpiece of the a cappella repertoire. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39117]

A look at the iconic symbol at UC Merced. Series: "UC Landmarks" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40499]

This flight path perfectly aligns with South America's Pacific Coast. The whole coast is dry, revealing a beautiful range of colors of the land below. Clouds tell the story, as the moist wind comes in over the Pacific, then the clouds dissipate as the air rises over the Andes Mountains, and clouds reform over the land beyond. Steve Thomas wonderful Guitarscapes, with soulful electric guitar enhanced with digital magic, provides the perfect mindset to gracefully watch the Earth below. The images were captured by astronaut Megan McArthur aboard ISS Expedition 66 on October 31, 2021. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40514]

Led by Sameer Patel, Nexus features a symphonic and choral journey with Lili Boulanger's D'un matin de printemps. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39115]

Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi captured this Earth movie from ISS Expedition 69 on August 20, 2023, beginning with sunrise over the Atlantic clouds, then on to Europe, Saudi Arabia and dusk over the Indian Ocean. The movie is set to the inspiring music of the choral group Seraphim and composer Timothy C. Takach, recorded live in Chestnut Hill, MA. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40513]

This engaging panel discussion delves into the evolving representation of autistic characters in literature, comics, and pop culture, featuring authors and creators who bring authentic perspectives to their work. The conversation highlights the importance of intentionality in storytelling, challenges stereotypes, and explores the nuances of portraying neurodiverse experiences with depth and empathy. Panelists share personal journeys, writing inspirations, and the transformative power of seeing oneself reflected in stories, creating a thoughtful and inclusive dialogue that resonates with readers of all ages. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40330]

Astronauts witness stars in full glory – without the haze of atmosphere. A stunning site that fills us all with wonder and awe. Astronaut Matthew Dominick, in the crew of ISS 71, took these stunning photos with his camera pointed up at the stars, instead of down at Earth, in September, 2024. The movie is set to the music of Catherine Brisset who plays the Cristal Baschet with her personal adaptation of the Sarabande movement from Bach's Cello Suite #1. Series: "Earth Serenade" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40511]

A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown's music. But the reason he plays is to encourage and influence people through his talents. Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, Theron currently resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is Professor of Practice at The University of Akron teaching jazz piano, and the program coordinator for Curated Storefront's Artist Residency Program at the ‘I Promise School'. Theron also serves as an educator for the interactive piano learning app, Playground Sessions. He is heavily involved in the music community as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place annually in Akron, Ohio's downtown historic district. Theron performs and tours regularly with his trio that includes Zaire Darden on drums and Jordan McBride on bass. He is currently working on his second album. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40259]

San Diego artist and graphic designer Ron Miriello's new art installation "Found Adrift" is inspired by a scrapbook of seaweed. The exquisite collection was gathered by an unknown young woman from Searsport, Maine, in 1876. Tucked away in a trunk for almost 150 years, it was rediscovered by Richard Rydell, a local collector and lifelong friend of Miriello's. The intricate beauty captured in the original specimens inspired the artist during a visit to Maine in 2023 and became the subject for his extensive new collection of works on canvas, textiles and lithographs - all in service to the stunning, hidden beauty of nature itself. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40370]

Enjoy the creativity of astronaut Don Pettit, currently on his 4th mission aboard the ISS, as he captures surreal photos of Earth. His long-duration exposures reveal tracks of urban night lights as the ISS passes over. The stars show their own curving pattern, and the aurora adds even more mystery. This magical dance is accompanied by the music of Chilean composer Mario Quiroga. He is a “musico-terapista” (musical therapist), who creates floating music with his digital synthesizers, designed to help soothe the soul. Here we feature his “Aurora Boreal” composition, like a musical magic carpet as we soar over these ethereal views. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40465]

Under the direction of Steven Schick, A Broken Hallelujah explores profound human emotions through music. The program includes the world premiere of Nasim Khorassani's new work, Toru Takemitsu's From me flows what you call Time, Niloufar Nourbakhsh's Veiled, and Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring). Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39114]

An unstoppable behind the scenes force of musical nature since his 1994 breakthrough as a producer with “Sweet Sensual Love,” Big Mountain's follow-up to their smash “Baby I Love Your Way,” and keyboardist on their Reggae Sunsplash tour, Kevin Flournoy has amassed a dizzyingly prolific all-star resume in the jazz, pop and R&B realms over the past three decades. Kevin has written, performed or recorded with Chaka Khan, Babyface, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osborne, The Pointer Sisters, Jennifer Hudson, Howard Hewett, and Jamie Foxx. Now, marking an extraordinary 30 years as the music industry's premiere “go-to” guy in a multitude of arenas, Kevin is finally emerging as a recording artist in his own right, writing, recording and producing his independent debut album Vers•a•tility. The keyboardist/producer features a dynamic array of guest artists, complementing legends he has worked with throughout his career with hand-selected young and vibrant artists on the rise. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40025]

UCTV Arts is your home for transformative cultural experiences. We cover music, dance, art and literature that highlight the amazing artistic expression that's all around us. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40308]

This mesmerizing flight path from the International Space Station takes us over China at night as clouds drape over the city lights nestled in the mountains and valleys. Then we fly over the coast and on to the Philippines. This movie features organist Anna Przybysz playing Fugue in E minor by Bach. Her heart and soul are apparent as her fingers and feet dance over the keys and pedals of this lovely organ in Katowice, Poland. The images are taken by astronauts on ISS 71 on July 19, 2024. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40436]

Artist Jeppe Hein discusses Breathe with Me, a participatory artwork that invites the public to paint their breath on large canvases, visualizing the invisible act of breathing. Through an interview with Jess Berlanga Taylor, Hein reflects on the work's themes of interconnectedness and cooperation, drawing from his own mental health journey to emphasize the importance of mindfulness and presence. By painting their breath, participants create a collective experience, symbolizing shared rhythms of life. Hein highlights how the act of "breathing together" fosters unity, mental well-being, and a deeper awareness of our relationship with each other and the environment. Series: "Stuart Collection at UC San Diego" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40251]

Fly with us over southern Africa and feel yourself floating in orbit, as the organ chorale echoes the mysteries of the African night. It's a beautiful pass over the sands of Namibia with wispy night clouds and moon glint reflected in the river. Villages of light show the human presence. Musician Brian Hoffman chose the dream-like “Vater unser im Himmelreich” by Johann Sebastian Bach, which is played on the Rotterdam Laurenskik organ. The images were taken by astronauts on ISS Expedition 63 on May 5, 2020. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40435]

With dream-like music, we float over the vast Sahara as seen from the ISS and astronaut Sultan Alneyadi. Covering the width of Africa, the colors flow with the waves of sand - deep oranges, bright yellows and brown rock. The music by Victor Romanov, performing as @iCentury, is prominent and suggests movement, dynamism, tension and mystery, all intertwined. Just like the Sahara. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40434]

The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents "This Soil," conducted by Arian Khaefi. The program features a stunning array of works, including Kristen Kuster's Moxie, Samuel Barber's Knoxville, Summer of 1915, Gabriela Lena Frank's Escaramuza, Gala Flagello's Bravado, Florence Price's Piano Concerto in One Movement, and Leonard Bernstein's “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39112]

Pinar Yoldas, Ph.D., an artist and professor at UC San Diego, uses her background in neuroscience and architecture to create thought-provoking art that blends biology, technology, and design. Her work imagines new possibilities for a more compassionate and sustainable future, from algae-based plastics to sculptures inspired by the human brain. By exploring how human desires drive technological innovation, Yoldas challenges us to consider how creativity can shape our world. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39862]

The Intersections Concert series is excited to present the award-winning, hip-hop soul band, The Lyrical Groove. Delivering a truly unique artistic experience that both entertains and inspires, The Lyrical Groove combines spoken word and live instrumentation, cohesively crafted of several genres of music. Producer and poet, Kendrick Dial, the multi-talented artist Brisa Lauren, and an assortment of experienced musicians join forces to create timeless music that sings life to humanity and moves the soul. A three-time San Diego Music Awards winner of Best Hip Hop/Soul Artist in 2013 and Best Hip Hop/Soul Album in 2014 and 2017, The Lyrical Groove credits their success and appeal to their artists' community engagement. Lauren is actively involved as an organizer in political and civic advocacy efforts, and Dial is a practice coach training human service leader professionals. Together, their purpose is to create art that is both fun and meaningful Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40153]

What does Earth's snow and ice look like from space? In this episode of Earth Serenade, astronauts of the ISS Expedition 70 in December 2023 monitor our planet with stunning photos of snow-covered mountains and fields, blue-frozen bodies of water and retreating glaciers. These captivating photos are set to the beautiful music of Stardust Sinfonie, a German trio of flute, harpsichord and vibraphone, and their interpretation of the andante movement of Bach's Italian Concerto (BWV 971). Each photo tells a story of our time on Earth. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40420]

The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus presents New Beginnings, conducted by Sameer Patel. This program features Gabriela Ortiz's Kauyumari, Igor Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms, Kaija Saariaho's Ciel d'hiver, and Jean Sibelius's Symphony No. 3. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39113]