January 24 | 7:30 PM | Collins Hall
Quantz & Physics Lecture Recital
This interdisciplinary program combines a physics lecture by UW Assistant Professor Dr. Elio J. König with a concert by Verità Baroque, exploring the incommensurability of acoustic waves, Baroque-era tunings, and reflections on quantum mechanical wave theory. Presented in honor of the centenary of Schrödinger’s equation, the evening bridges history, science, and innovation in a unique celebration of art and discovery.
The performance unfolds through Baroque music interwoven with whimsical, cat-themed works dedicated to Schrödinger, ultimately transforming into an immersive electronic experience with sound design by Tim Russell, UW–Madison Music Director from the Department of Dance.
At its center is Johann Joachim Quantz, the renowned flutist and composer at the court of Frederick the Great. His music becomes a meeting ground for past and present, resonating alongside explorations of physics, quantum theory, and electronic sound—a testament to the enduring power of creativity across time and disciplines.
Quantz & Physics
In halls where science meets the sound,
Dr. König’s words and notes abound.
Acoustic waves in Baroque embrace,
Quantum theory finds its place.
Schrödinger smiles in feline guise,
As music dances, leaps, and flies.
Quantz leads the court with measured hand,
While electrons spark a modern strand.
Past and present, history and art,
Collide in sound that bends the heart.