Introduction: The Contemporary Context of Blurred Boundaries Last year, Ray Chen’s street violin performance in London garnered over 3 million views on TikTok. The image of him playing Korngold’s Serenade in a hoodie instead of formal attire, at a subway

Augustin Hadelich is one of the greatest violinists of his generation. Today, we’re looking at five of his most popular performances on YouTube. We’re also looking at each video’s heatmap, a graphic that appears when you hover over a video’s

The renowned French baritone Stéphane Degout is celebrated for his rich, versatile voice and compelling stage presence that established him as one of the leading opera singers of his generation. Born on 9 June 1975 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, Degout’s career

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The great composers left behind more than just great music: they also left behind advice for their fellow artists. Much of that advice is still surprisingly relevant, even in our fast-paced digital age. Today, we’re looking at ten pieces of

The dramatic soprano stands out in opera as one of the most powerful and emotionally resonant voice types, capable of soaring above a full orchestra and capturing the essence of the operatic experience with breathtaking intensity. Characterized by a large,