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The Collaborative Concept Album 'Planetarium' Captures Cosmic Grandeur And Desolation

Four talented musicians — Nico Muhly, Sufjan Stevens, James McAlister and Bryce Dessner — joined forces to create a constellation of sound dedicated to the planets, black holes and comets.
Part of the cover art for <em>Planetarium</em>, the concept album by Nico Muhly, Sufjan Stevens, James McAlister and Bryce Dessner.

Since its premiere in 1918, 's symphonic cycle has effectively defined the informal genre of "music about space." But more recently, four prominent artists from different musical realms collaborated on a cosmic exploration, which was released earlier this month.

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