The Great Animal Orchestra

August 25, 2023 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410

Kathleen Clay Edwards Library is sponsoring this book discussion on The Great Animal Orchestra. Enjoy this captivating book from musician and naturalist Bernie Krause, one of the world's leading experts in nature sound. Open up your world by hearing insights into the Krause's personal narrative of exploring biomusic worldwide.

A collision of culture and nature, The Great Animal Orchestra will take you out of city life and into tropical grasslands, savannas and Arctic tundra for an ‘otherworldly encounter’ with a soundscape of 15,000 animal species recorded over the last 50 years. After working with musicians like The Doors and creating effects for film scores, Bernie Krause turned his back on studio work and headed outdoors to focus on field recording.

Enjoy this rich book discussion and listening opportunity.

To register, e-mail Melanie Buckingham.