By: Curtis Sindrey – The Canadian Opera Company’s new production of Fidelio is a vivid reminder that history is bound to repeat itself. Relevant as it was when it was written by Beethoven 200 years ago as it is in our politically divided modern age, Fidelio tells the story of Leonore, who, under suspicion that her husband … Continue reading →
By: Maria Popova – Music has a powerful grip on our emotional brain. It can breathe new life into seemingly lifeless minds. But if there is indeed no music instinct, music — not just its creation, but also its consumption — must be an acquired skill. How, then, do we “learn” music beyond merely understanding how it works? How do … Continue reading →