OXFORD MAY MUSIC 2026
A public event, everyone is welcome.
'Einstein: A Life in Science and Music'
Johann Sebastian Bach - Chaconne from Partita in D minor, BWV 1004
Ernest Bloch - Three Nocturnes for Piano Trio B57
Bohuslav Martinu - Five Madrigal Stanzas, H297 (Selection)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - String Quintet in G minor, K516 (1st mov.)
Brian Foster - lecturer
Jack Liebeck - violin
Joshua Fisher - violin
Ben Roskams - viola
Sarah-Jane Bradley - viola
Thomas Carroll - cello
Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir - cello
Katya Apekisheva - piano
This lecture-concert is the book launch for “Einstein - A Life in Science and Music”, published by Oxford University Press in February. The lecture outlines Einstein’s passion for music, illustrated by pieces he played and composers with whom he had a particular connection.
To get your tickets, visit Oxford May Music website.
Physics alumni enjoy a discount of 30% of the price of the book, if you'd like to take advantage of this, please email the alumni office to request it.
Also, we have a limited number of free tickets for physics alumni to attend this lecture-concert, email the alumni office if you are interested. First come, first served.
To read more about Professor Foster's book, click here.