Einstein's Violin. Music, Science, Philosophy

Einstein’s Violin. Music, Philosophy, Science

9 June 2026

University of Rome “Tor Vergata” - Sala convegni (Faculty of Engineering)

Organisers: Deborah De Rosa (University of Calabria), Luigi Sansò (University of Rome "Tor Vergata"); Giovanni Costantini (University of Rome "Tor Vergata")

Albert Einstein played the violin, Richard Feynman developed a great passion for the bongo; Brian May never entirely abandoned the studies that earned him a PhD in astrophysics. The two famous physicists and the great guitarist are just a few of the many examples of lives in which music and science are significantly intertwined. Are these mere biographical coincidences, or a deep and productive connection? Is there a mutual influence between musical practice and scientific thought? 

With this conference, we aim to explore the possibilities of interaction between music and science, in both their theoretical and technological dimensions. Music and science appear to be two distinct languages, two different ways of experiencing and interpreting the world, but a closer analysis reveals valuable and fruitful intersections: consider the concepts of form, time, structure and creativity. Artificial intelligence also fits into this framework today, as one of the contexts in which creativity is redefined, performance is reshaped and the role of the author is debated: central themes in both the musical and scientific fields.

The conference combines theoretical presentations and workshops, bringing together philosophers, scientists, musicians and professionals from the music industry. The aim is to create a shared space for reflection and practice, to gather and highlight the most interesting and innovative connections emerging from the encounter between these worlds.

Visit the website to view the programme and find out who the speakers are: https://www.nexusconference.it/