Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Are music and mathematics two sides of the same coin?

Join us for a captivating evening that unlocks the hidden architecture behind some of the world’s most beautiful classical music. This isn’t just a concert; it’s a thrilling journey into the brilliant minds of Johann Sebastian Bach and Béla Bartók—composers who used mathematical patterns, symmetry, and structure to build music of enthralling texture and deep, timeless emotion.

What to Expect:

Professor of Mathematics, Gareth Roberts (College of Holy Cross), uses a fun, accessible style and compelling musical examples to show you the ‘blueprint’ these masters followed. Even if you’ve never read a score, you’ll gain a profound new appreciation for the genius of these musical pillars.

Gareth E. Roberts is a professor of mathematics at the College of the Holy Cross.  He attended Oberlin College & Conservatory, where he studied mathematics, music, soccer, and ultimate frisbee.  He later studied dynamical systems, particularly celestial mechanics, at Boston University, earning his Ph. D. in mathematics in 1999.  He is the author of From Music to Mathematics: Exploring the Connections, an undergraduate textbook designed to motivate mathematical thinking through music. Professor Roberts also enjoys playing jazz piano and coaching youth soccer.  

Witness this architectural brilliance come to life! Hear stunning, live performances of works by Bach, Bartók, and Edison Denisov, presented by world-class artists: saxophonist Philipp Staeudlin (L), violinist Yonah Zur (C), and pianist and CCM faculty member Yoko Hagino (R).

Discover how these two “languages” combine to create works of enduring beauty. This is your chance to hear, see, and understand music in a revolutionary new way.

Get your tickets now and discover the secret code that connects the beauty of sound to the logic of numbers!

Purchase Tickets in advance or payable at the door for this event. ($25 General Admission and free for students 18 and under)

We’re grateful to our sponsors!

We invite all music enthusiasts and businesses to sponsor our Concert & Lecture Series. If you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Elaine Lawrence at Elawrence@ConcordConservatory.org. We would love to discuss how you can be part of this exciting series.