Black Hole Symphony - Museum of Science, Boston and Multiverse Concert Series

What would it sound like to travel through space and time—and encounter some of the universe’s most mysterious objects along the way?
Join Denver Museum of Nature & Science for Black Hole Symphony, an immersive multimedia experience that blends live orchestral performance, breathtaking visuals and the latest discoveries in astrophysics. Created by the Museum of Science, Boston and Multiverse Concert Series, the production features an original score by composer David Ibbett, accompanied by stunning animations from the Charles Hayden Planetarium.
Audiences will embark on a symphonic journey through spacetime, exploring the history of the universe and traveling back billions of years to an era when supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies blazed with extraordinary energy, outshining entire collections of stars. Across five musical movements, science and art come together to transform complex cosmic phenomena into a powerful and accessible live experience.
The project began in 2018 when composer David Ibbett and astrophysicist Anna Barnacka set out to create a new kind of storytelling—one that could connect audiences to the universe through both music and science. Their vision soon expanded through a collaboration with James Monroe and the animation team at the Museum of Science, Boston, along with scientists from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian and the Black Hole Initiative.
The result is a remarkable fusion of scientific discovery, artistic creativity and human imagination. Featuring live orchestra, immersive visualizations and insights inspired by leading astrophysical research, Black Hole Symphony invites audiences to experience the wonder, scale and mystery of the cosmos in an entirely new way.
Whether you're a lifelong space enthusiast, a lover of music or simply curious about the universe, this unique program offers an unforgettable journey to the edge of human understanding.