OXFORD MAY MUSIC 2026
A public event, everyone is welcome. If you are alumni from our Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, please see below as we are hosting a special event for you.
'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. You can read a commentary about it by Professor Foster.
To get your tickets, if you are a member of public visit Oxford May Music website. If you are alumni, please see below.
For Physics alumni only
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 are hosting a special alumni event, including entry to the concert and a reception afterwards, please click on link below to register now.
Format of the day for physics alumni
- Please be seated by 13:55
- 14:00 Start of the concert
- 15:30-45 End of concert
- Straight after the concert ends, tea, coffee and cake reception
- 17:00 end of Physics event (note there are other concerts taking place on the same day from 17:15 onwards)
To read more about Professor Foster's book, click here for his website and click here for publishers.