Philadelphia student analysed 600+ works and found Mozart less predictable

Eighteen-year-old Linus Chen-Plotkin from Philadelphia has created a groundbreaking study on the genius of Mozart. Using statistical tests to evaluate melody predictability, he found that Mozart’s music demonstrated significantly lower predictability than that of his contemporaries. This unique characteristic allowed him to both adhere to classical standards and surprise his audience, offering fresh insights into the nature of musical innovation and the essence of artistic excellence.