Astrophysicist, author and art connoisseur Dr. Mario Livio knows that the music of Schoenberg can make listeners uncomfortable.

Still,he is sure that the composer’s piece, “Verklarte Nacht (Transfigured Night),” will fully win over everyone who hears it performed Thursday.

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