Music in nature instills awe

DOVER — Dacher Keltner has studied the human experience of awe for more than 15 years. 

A psychology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, his extensive study involving 26 cultures led him to categorize the sources of awe into what he calls the “eight wonders of life; spirituality, big ideas, life and death, the moral beauty of others, nature, moving in unison, music, and visual art.

 At least three of those wonders can be found at “In a Landscape: Classical Music In The Wild,” an outdoor music event at Pine Street Woods on July 29. Portland, Ore.-based concert pianist Hunter Noack travels to scenic landscapes throughout the West with a nine-foot Steinway grand piano. Listening with wireless headphones, attendees are free to roam the landscape for an immersive experience.