fivebyfive presents Wonders of Water

March 5–6, 2026 7:30pm

Strasenburgh Planetarium, Rochester Museum & Science Center

657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

Rochester, N.Y.--Plunge into the sound and spectacle of Wonders of Water, a breathtaking multimedia experience beneath the dome of the Strasenburgh Planetarium. This stunning program dives into the essential element that connects us all: water. Through evocative music and immersive full-dome visuals, Rochester’s adventurous chamber ensemble, fivebyfive, explores water’s beauty, strength, and vulnerability in an era of environmental urgency.

The program features new works by Sherri Chung and Meilinia Tsui, as well as Livingston County native composer Glenn McClure, whose piece spotlights the pipa (a traditional Chinese lute), performed by the extraordinary Leah Ou.

Video artist Marc Webster will project immersive videos onto the planetarium dome and audience members will see images ripple, swirl, and crash in sync with the music. This multi-sensory experience is designed to encourage everyone to appreciate, protect, and marvel at the lifeblood of our planet.

Rounding out the experience will be additional music from fivebyfive’s repertoire — including a return of two of their much-loved eclipse-themed compositions by Marc Mellits and Jessica Meyer.

This concert is part of fivebyfive’s 10th anniversary season entitled “Of This World” which blends live music, dance, visual art, and science. Audiences are invited to wonder freely, listen deeply, and explore our shared world together with the chamber ensemble’s musicians:  Laura Lentz (flute), Marcy Bacon (clarinet), Ken Luk (electric guitar), Eric Polenik (bass), and Haeyeun Jeun (piano). Immersive videos have been created by fivebyfive’s audio and visual artist, Marc Webster.

Tickets are available online at fivebyfivemusic.com.  Stay connected by following fivebyfive on social media for updates, look for behind-the-scenes stories, and ways to support this landmark season.

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Media Contact:   Rebecca Leclair  rebeccajleclair.com  585-746-6340

fivebyfive is an award-winning chamber ensemble dedicated to commissioning and performing new music created by composers who are typically underrepresented in their field.  Five world-class musicians and one video/audio artist make up the group which is based in Rochester, New York.  fivebyfive is supported by Rochester Area Community Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), and New Music USA for working regularly with and supporting the development of music creators and artists, offering crucial resources to their community. Fivebyfive is thrilled to be celebrating ten years of creativity and collaboration in 2025.