Ilan Eshkeri brought a profound, otherworldly resonance to Tenerife for STARMUS VIII, delivering an unforgettable live performance of his acclaimed Space Station Earth album.
Created in close collaboration with the European Space Agency, the immersive audiovisual experience seamlessly blends soaring orchestral compositions with breathtaking, real footage shot by astronauts aboard the ISS.
Ahead of the festival's closing show, Music News sat down with the award-winning composer to discuss the intricate craft of translating orbital imagery into live music and the emotional impact of viewing our home planet from deep space. From scoring epic film narratives to capturing the awe-inspiring reality of spaceflight, Eshkeri offers fascinating insights into how sound can bridge the gap between human curiosity and the vast expanse of the cosmos.
Click below to see our exclusive interview.
Watch Ilan Eshkeri’s complete Space Station Earth concert from the Starmus VIII closing show in Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma below.
