NPR All Things Considered – Galileo’s Letters Inspire a Musical Tribute

NPR All Things Considered – Galileo’s Letters Inspire a Musical Tribute

A ‘Starry Messenger’ Preview The musical piece that resulted from a collaboration with author Dava Sobel, author of Galileo’s Daughter, debuted in Rochester, N.Y., performed by the chamber choir Madrigalia. It conveys a daughter’s love, which remained constant even as Galileo’s scientific views created political and religious upheaval. With shimmering cymbals and harmonic changes, the…