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When Musical Instructions Guide How to Feel Rather Than What to Play

Musical markings sometimes transcend technical directives, encouraging performers to embody emotions or moods that deepen the expressive power of a piece.

By Fatima Ahmed • August 19, 2025 3 MIN READ

When Musical Instructions Guide How to Feel Rather Than What to Play

Mandle Cheung, CEO of ComputerTalk Technology, conducting the Toronto Symphony Orchestra during Wednesday’s performance.

Renowned Wagnerian Tenor Peter Seiffert Passes Away at 71

Peter Seiffert, celebrated for his commanding and clear tenor voice in Wagner's operas, died at his Austrian home after battling a serious illness.

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Charles Wadsworth, the long-serving director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, pictured in 1981.

Charles Wadsworth, Visionary Pianist and Chamber Music Advocate, Passes Away at 96

Founder and longtime leader of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Charles Wadsworth played a pivotal role in popularizing chamber music from the 1970s onward.

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The Enduring Challenge of Opera: Language and Audience Engagement

Opera’s traditional language barrier limits its reach in the modern era. Exploring the history of translated performances reveals why embracing native languages could revitalize this classical art form.

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German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, whose centennial inspired a research project by one of his last students, Benjamin Appl.

Remembering Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: A Centennial Tribute to a Legendary Baritone

Baritone Benjamin Appl reflects on his mentor Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s enduring influence and complex legacy as one of the 20th century’s most iconic voices.

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Leos Janacek, the Czech composer known for his powerful operatic dramas, described as works that 'burst forth on stage' by director Yuval Sharon.

Exploring the Enduring Allure of Leos Janacek’s Operas

Leos Janacek’s operas captivate audiences with their emotional depth and unique drama, yet they remain peripheral in the standard repertoire.

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Simon McBurney’s production of Modest Mussorgsky’s “Khovanshchina” was showcased at the Salzburg Easter Festival and is scheduled for the Metropolitan Opera.

Global Opera Collaborations Bring Artistic Innovation and Financial Efficiency

Opera companies worldwide are increasingly joining forces to reduce costs, foster creative partnerships, and broaden audiences for lesser-known works through co-productions.

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Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva stars as Lisa in Tchaikovsky’s poignant opera “The Queen of Spades,” running through June 7.

Sonya Yoncheva: A Multifaceted Soprano Excelling Onstage and Beyond

Sonya Yoncheva shares insights into her role as Lisa in Tchaikovsky’s “The Queen of Spades” at the Metropolitan Opera, her upcoming summer performances, and her expanding artistic ventures.

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Soprano Meredith Lustig stars as Beret Hansa in Douglas Moore’s opera 'Giants in the Earth' during a performance at Mary W. Sommervold Hall in South Dakota.

Douglas Moore’s Forgotten Opera ‘Giants in the Earth’ Shines Anew in South Dakota

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra revives Douglas Moore’s Pulitzer-winning opera ‘Giants in the Earth,’ bringing this long-overlooked American classic back to the stage after more than five decades.

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When Musical Instructions Guide How to Feel Rather Than What to Play

Tech Executive Makes $400,000 Dream Come True by Conducting Toronto Symphony

Per Norgard, Visionary Danish Composer, Passes Away at 92

Lakota Music Project Bridges Cultural Divides Through Collaborative Performance

Renowned Wagnerian Tenor Peter Seiffert Passes Away at 71

Charles Wadsworth, Visionary Pianist and Chamber Music Advocate, Passes Away at 96

The Enduring Challenge of Opera: Language and Audience Engagement

Remembering Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: A Centennial Tribute to a Legendary Baritone

Exploring the Enduring Allure of Leos Janacek’s Operas

Global Opera Collaborations Bring Artistic Innovation and Financial Efficiency

Sonya Yoncheva: A Multifaceted Soprano Excelling Onstage and Beyond

Douglas Moore’s Forgotten Opera ‘Giants in the Earth’ Shines Anew in South Dakota

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When Musical Instructions Guide How to Feel Rather Than What to Play

Tech Executive Makes $400,000 Dream Come True by Conducting Toronto Symphony

Per Norgard, Visionary Danish Composer, Passes Away at 92

Lakota Music Project Bridges Cultural Divides Through Collaborative Performance

Renowned Wagnerian Tenor Peter Seiffert Passes Away at 71