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The Maths of Mozart and Birds

May 6, 2013
Guest
Marcus du Sautoy
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy uncovers the maths in Mozart's The Magic Flute. Discussion includes the surprising connection between birds and window collisions, a student's discovery of an error in an influential economic paper, and the numerical and geometric symbolism in Mozart's final opera.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Exploring the Mathematical and Symbolic Depths of Mozart's Opera
05:25 • 3min
3
Exploring the Eternal Truth in Mozart's Music through Mathematics
08:34 • 2min