EXCERPTS FROM EINSTEIN’S MOZART: TWO GENIUSES
(copyright 2006 Kate Light)
EINSTEIN
From ETHER, OR...?
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in which Einstein suggests an alternative to the wave theory of light and rejects the ether theory. “Excuse me, dear physicists, |
From A REMARKABLE YEAR: 1905
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in which Einstein speaks of his work at the patent office in Bern and of the five papers he publishes that year. “Though Newton’s mechanics till now have been
fine; |
MOZART
From TRAVELING IN COACH
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which describes Mozart’s years as a traveling child prodigy, first with his sister as a duo act, then alone. |
From FRIENDS OF THE PAST
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in which Mozart talks about his busy life as a composer and the many challenges he has to meet. “Though some of my patrons put on fancy
airs, |
EINSTEIN'S MOZART: TWO GENIUSES
was commissioned by the
Colorado Chamber Players to commemorate both the centenary of Einstein's Miracle Year (1905-2005)
and the 250th birthday of Mozart (1756-2006)
Barbara Hamilton Primus, Artistic Director
Premiere: January 19, 2006
Denver, Colorado
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Copyright 2006 Kate Light