

Deep Field
Eric Whitacre's symphonic work Deep Field, arranged here for wind ensemble and choir, was inspired the world's most famous space observatory, the Hubble Space Telescope, and by one of its greatest discoveries, the iconic Deep Field image. The new film "Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of Our Universe" illuminates the score by combining Hubble's stunning imagery, including never-before-seen galaxy fly-bys, with animations to create an immersive, unforgettable journey from planet Earth to the furthest edges of our universe. The soundtrack features a new, epic Virtual Choir representing 120 countries: over 8,000 voices aged four to 87 alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Eric Whitacre Singers. The smartphone app playing the Deep Field electronica should be triggered by audience members from bar 217 to the end of the piece, as cued by the conductor. The app is free and must be downloaded in advance of the performance. It is available via the App Store and Google Play by searching "Deep Field."