Einstein and Mozart
January 31st, 2006 by Mary
If last year was the year of Einstein (marking 100 years since he burst into prominence with four revolutionary physics papers), this year is the year of Mozart, whose 250th birthday was celebrated around the world last Friday. This New York Times article offers a look at the role Mozart’s music played in Einstein’s life and suggests some connections between the lives and work of the two men. The common thread seems to be the human pursuit of the beautiful in different forms.
