MOZART CONCERT | FREE

Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Schlesinger Center

Mathematics
Mathematicians have long noted that Mozart may have used Fibonacci Numbers. He was always playing with numbers and even scribbled mathematical equations for probabilities in the margins of some compositions.

Psychology
The “Mozart effect” refers to claims that people perform better on tests of spatial abilities after listening to music composed by Mozart. Studies show that the Mozart effect may be a consequence of between-condition differences in arousal and mood.

Cinema and Theater
How historically accurate was Milos Foreman’s 1984 award-winning movie? The original play by Peter Schaffer was first performed in 1979. The play was inspired by a short 1830 play by Alexander Pushkin called “Mozart and Salieri.”

Science and Medicine
The 2012 Mozart & Science Conference took an in-depth look at the enthralling question of how music affects human health and wellbeing. Research into music therapy takes place at the intersection of medicine, art and interpersonal relationships.

Literature and History
The “Mozart Question” by award-winning children’s author Michael Morpurgo. The story which takes place in Nazi Germany, explores how something so sublime as Mozart’s music can be used for evil purposes.

This could be the first that some NOVA students have been to a concert of classical music. It is likely to be the first time NOVA students have seen their peers perform classical music. Mozart’s music is wonderful!

This concert is FREE
for NOVA students, faculty and staff with a NOVA ID.

Please support MUSIC at NOVA

For information, contact Dr. Mark Whitmire
703-855-6097 mwhitmire@nvcc.edu