Broadcasting Fidelity: A Lecture Demonstration

This lecture demonstration features Myles W. Jackson, the Albers-Schönberg Professor in the History of Science, alongside the Jasper String Quartet and soprano Maria Brea, performing at Wolfensohn Hall to showcase concepts from Jackson's book "Broadcasting Fidelity: German Radio and the Rise of Early Electronic Music." Discover how the technical challenges of achieving sonic clarity in early radio broadcasting drove German scientists to cross disciplinary boundaries, ultimately leading to significant innovations in electronic musical instruments. Experience the presentation enhanced by live musical performances that illustrate the difficulties faced by early German radio listeners when transmitting live performances through emerging technology. The event took place at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ on February 28, 2025, and runs for 1 hour and 51 minutes.