An orchestral trip through the moons of our solar system

This month’s episode of Physics World Stories features an interview with composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg with music from The Moons Symphony. Her creation takes listeners on an epic journey through the science and stories of the moons of our solar system.

The seven-movement symphony dramatises the geophysical features of Io, Europa, Titan, Enceladus, Miranda, Ganymede, before turning to our own Moon for two-part finale. In creating the work, Australian born Amanda Lee Falkenberg immersed herself in the scientific research and consulted many scientists and astronauts.

The Moons Symphony performed by the London Symphony Orchestra is available now via Signum Records.