Planets in science fiction and it is extremely hostile to life. Various planets of the Solar System were used as settings for science fiction stories in the first half of the 20th century; but dissatisfaction with the limits imposed by science led many writers early on to forsake the Solar System for fictional planets around distant stars. As increasing knowledge of the Solar System made the prospects of life in the vicinity of Earth marginal at best, the extrasolar planet has become almost the only venue for contemporary science fiction. In many works of science fiction, planets are only described casually, as points of
Marrowstone Music Festival music. Selections in the past have included but were not limited to, "Classical Symphony" by Sergei Prokofiev, "Pines of Rome" by Ottorino Respighi, "The Planets" by Gustav Holst, "Carmen Suite" by Georges Bizet, and many other classical orchestral works. The orchestral concerts each week of this festival are broadcast by Classical KING-FM shortly after the concerts. Marrowstone Music Festival The Marrowstone Music Festival is an orchestral training program that takes place in the Pacific Northwest. The program is targeted at high school and college students, around 200 of which play in the program annually. The festival features orchestral and chamber