Reflection on Saskia Rao-de Haas’ Session: Is it Fusion?Saskia Rao-de Haas’ workshop made me rethink the whole idea of fusion in music. She explained that no genre is ever completely pure. Hindustani classical music carries Persian influences, Latin American music draws from indigenous, European and African traditions, and jazz grew...

Today, I attended an insightful talk by Professor Tom from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, focusing on the integration of box/electric music in films. His discussion highlighted the evolution of film soundtracks, particularly emphasizing that prior to 1927, live orchestras provided the musical accompaniment for films. After this year, the implementation...

After watching the Operalia 2024 finals, several key insights into performance technique and artistry emerged. First, the performers demonstrated exceptional vocal projection and support, effectively utilizing their bodies, particularly the diaphragm, to enhance their sound. This mastery of breath control, where the focus remained on abdominal breathing rather than shallow...