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Einstein Lifetime
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Starts Violin and Piano Lessons
His mother, Pauline, was talented pianist. -
Einstein Discovers Mozart's Sonatas at Age 13
His violin remained his constant companion. -
Moved to Aarau in Switzerland
Completed school and still devoted time to music. -
Worked on Brahms G-major Violin Sonata
Worked on sonata in order to get full benefit from a visit to Aarau from great violinist Joseph Joachim, on whose program it appeared. -
Played at a Music Examination in the Cantonal School
The inspector reported that “a student called Einstein shone in a deeply felt performance of an adagio from one of the Beethoven sonatas”. -
Met Physicist Michele Besso while playing violin at a musical soiree
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Elsa quote about him and his music
She once said about him, "Music helps him when he is thinking about his theories. He goes to his study, comes back, strikes a few chords on the piano, jots something down, returns to his study.” -
Played Chamber Music
Einstein played chamber music with professionals, and performed for private audiences and friends. -
Played Music with Max Planck and his son
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Played Beethoven and Mozart's works with Zoellner Quarter
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He continued to play piano throughout his life.
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Made plans to found the Israel Philharmonic
Einstein, along with Bronislaw Huberman, made plans to found the orchestra. He was a prominent supporter. -
Played Violin with Juilliard Quartet
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Einstein Quote about Music
“I know that the most joy in my life has come to me from my violin”. -
Put Down Violin and Never Picked It Up Again
