Renee Fleming

"This book inspires us all to immerse ourselves in the vast potential of music and other creative arts to heal our wounds, sharpen our minds, enliven our bodies, and restore our broken connections.” —Bessel van der Kolk, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score

World-renowned soprano and arts/health advocate Renée Fleming curates a collection of essays from leading scientists, artists, creative arts therapists, educators, and healthcare providers about the powerful impacts of music and the arts on health and the human experience

Chapters include:

• Ann Patchett, “How to Fall in Love with Opera”        
• Yo-Yo Ma, “Nature, Culture, and Healing”

• Aniruddh D. Patel, “Musicality, Evolution, and Animal Responses to Music”
• Richard Powers, “The Parting Glass”

The fascinating personal story of one of the most celebrated talents in today’s music scene