Piano Under the Stars
Join Grand Canyon Conservancy Residency alum Dr. David Koerner for a piano concert under the Milky Way and the bright stars of the Summer Triangle.
- September 9, 2026
- 7:30PM–9:30PM MST
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McKee Amphitheater, Grand Canyon National Park
Join astronomer, musician, and Grand Canyon Conservancy Residency alum Dr. David Koerner for an unforgettable evening of classical music and stargazing beneath the dark skies of Grand Canyon. Dr. Koerner will perform works by Chopin, Saint-Saëns, Ravel, and Prokofiev, along with original compositions.
The Summer Triangle and the Milky Way’s Cygnus Rift will take center stage in the night sky just after the new moon, providing ideal conditions for experiencing the canyon’s spectacular dark skies. A laser-guided constellation talk will follow the performance.
Dr. David Koerner
Astronomer in Residence, 2024David is an emeritus professor of astronomy at Northern Arizona University and holds a master’s degree in instrumental performance. During his residency, he blended his passions by offering a series of night sky talks and astronomy-themed music performances, all centered around the theme “Deep Time in Earth and Sky.” David guided telescope viewing and gave night sky tours talks and piano concerts at both the North and South Rim. During his time at Grand Canyon, Dr. Koerner worked on a book that connects individuals with vast stretches of time, and wrote musical compositions that emotively represent significant periods of time in Grand Canyon’s sky and strata.