Bach, numbers, and cosmology

Ever wondered what computer scientist has to say about the music of Bach? It turns out that a lot things many of us are not even aware of. If you like the music of Bach and have been fascinated by numbers, here's the thoughtful and insightful radio show from On Being featuring Bernard Chazelle that you don't want to miss.

Sight-reading:
Componimenti by Adriano Banchieri (1568-1634). He was an Italian composer, music theorist, and organist of the late Renaissance-early Baroque period.

Hymn playing:
Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng