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Oxford Mathematics in partnership with Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Bach, the Universe & Everything – The Mathematics of Decisions
Sunday 20 March, 5:30-6.30pm
Mathematical Institute, OX2 6GG
The Science:
In this talk, Oxford Mathematics’s Samuel Cohen asks: how do you make decisions today when you know things will change tomorrow?
The Music:
JS Bach: Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen (Dearest Jesus, my Desire, BWV 32)
This Cantata is in the form of a dialogue. It reminds us of what we have lost and what we can find.
JS Bach: Prelude, Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele (BWV Anh. II 52)
William Byrd: Christe qui lux es et dies
Tomaso Albinoni: Adagio from Oboe Concerto Op 9 No. 2
Tickets £15: tickets.oae.co.uk/119395/119396
