BACH, THE UNIVERSE & EVERYTHING | THE BEAUTY OF MATHEMATICS
23 February 17:30 to 18:30
Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Andrew Wiles Building Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6GG
Bach Der Herr denket an uns BWV 196
Bach, the Universe and Everything is a partnership between Oxford Mathematics, Music at Oxford and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment where we put on our very own Sunday service for curious minds; a place where music and science rub shoulders. And a place where you get to join in.
The Science:
You’ve heard that some people find mathematics as beautiful as Bach’s music, but you’re not really sure why. Dr Vicky Neale is here to convince you it is, as she explores the intoxicating mysteries of prime numbers and how they push the limits of human understanding.
The Music:
BWV 196 is one of Bach’s first cantatas, written when he was in his early twenties for a friend’s wedding. It features a striking soprano aria, and an overall theme of ‘partnership’, with two factions of instruments uniting to become one.