Einstein's
Mozart: Two Geniuses
 | Einstein's Mozart
(2006) is a new work with original poetry by Kate Light and music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, to celebrate and commemorate the convergence of the centenary of Einstein's Miracle Year (1905-2005) and Mozart's 250th
birthday (1756-2006).
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Kate narrating and the Colorado Chamber Players performing Einstein's
Mozart at Broomfield High School in Denver, Colorado
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Now available for performance, this new piece by the author of Oceanophony
features original text interlaced with live performances of the String Quintet in Eb Major, K.614, and the
String Quartet in C Major, K. 465 (the "Dissonant"). Einstein's Mozart
focuses on the early and creative lives of these two
geniuses and the inspiration Einstein found in Mozart's music.
Excerpts
FAQ Synopsis
Performances
Commissioned and premiered by the Colorado Chamber Players, 2006.
See the performance page for
performances.
Hear an excerpt from Kate's interview with Charley Samson on Colorado Public Radio, including a reading of "Traveling
in Coach," a poem about Mozart's childhood (January 2006).
Contact Kate
Light to arrange a performance or for more information.
Einstein's Mozart on the web: http://www.mizelcenter.org/music.htm
http://www.mizelcenter.org/interdisciplinary.htm#music
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