Senior Tony Zhang is double-majoring in physics and mathematics with computer science, and minoring in music. “People will ask you whether music informs physics or vice versa,” Zhang says. “I think the answer is: not really, but I think they’re very complementary.”
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Songs from Extrasolar Spaces
An Evening of Music Inspired by TESS
TESS is the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, an MIT-led NASA mission to discover new planets around nearby stars.
The program includes the latest public update of the first year of the TESS Mission with speakers Dr. George...
Ian Hattwick, Director
MIT Laptop Ensemble may be taken for credit: 21M.470
The MIT Laptop Ensemble is a forum for the exploration of emerging digital musical practices, giving ensemble members hands-on experience with a variety of techniques for composing and performing electronic music. Concerts...
New arrangements of classic instrumental tracks by David Bowie, Brian Eno, Robert Fripp & Harold Budd. Following on acclaimed acoustic versions of Bowie's Blackstar and Eno's Music for Airports and Discreet Music, Evan Ziporyn & Toronto's Contact Ensemble join forces for an evening of live...
Leo Eguchi has been described as “copiously skilled and confident” (New York Times) with performances that were "ravishing" (New Bedford Standard-Times) and "played with passion and vitality" (Boston Music Intellegencer). He has performed in leading venues ranging from Afghanistan to Australia to...
"Bat Out of Hell" is a rock ’n’ roll musical based on Jim Steinman’s eponymous album made famous by Meat Loaf. Directed by Jay Scheib, professor of theater at MIT, it opens in New York on August 8 and runs through September 8. Read the New York Times article here.
HN Bhaskar on Violin
Arjun Kumar on Mridangam
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ThriStayiSangamam - a unique fusion of 3 octaves.
Hindustani Sarod
Amit Kavthekar on tabla
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The Heart is a Bell: Iva Bittová with MITSO
Evan Ziporyn, Guest Conductor
MIT Symphony Orchestra (MITSO) opens its 2019-20 season as part of the MIT Sounding series with vocalist/violinist/composer Iva Bittová, joined by Keala Kaumeheiwa (bass), Austin McMahon (drums), Phil Sargent (guitar), and...
