The Night I Met Einstein

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Jerome Weidman (1913-1998), an American playwright and novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1960 for his musical 'Fiorello'. He also wrote 'I Can Get It For You Wholesale'.

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Unable to hear the difference between high and low notes of music. The narrator initially believed he was tone-deaf, but Einstein proved this was wrong.

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A German organist and composer of the 17th century, famous for his classical music compositions. Einstein used Bach's music to teach the narrator about classical music appreciation.

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The story takes place at a philanthropist's house during a dinner party and concert. The main events occur in the drawing room and a private room with a gramophone.

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He did not understand classical music and thought he was tone-deaf. He was afraid of appearing impolite, so he sat down but didn't pay attention to the music.

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He saw Einstein's famous face with 'a shock of white hair and a pipe'. Einstein was easily recognizable due to his distinctive appearance.

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Einstein looked surprised and made it sound as serious as if the narrator had said he had never taken a bath. This showed Einstein's amazement at the narrator's lack of musical knowledge.

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Einstein used a step-by-step approach, starting with familiar songs (Bing Crosby), then gradually moving to more complex music, and finally to Bach. He compared it to learning mathematics - starting w…