Amy Grant's new album, “The Me That Remains,” reflects her journey of healing after a serious bicycle accident in 2022. The Grammy-winning musician has often defied labels throughout her career, moving between Christian and secular music. Her latest work explores themes of personal recovery and faith. Grant shares that writing music again felt therapeutic, helping her reconnect with her creative self. She acknowledges ongoing challenges from her accident but feels physically strong. Grant's willingness to explore darker themes in her music connects her to herself, others, and her faith, emphasizing honesty and curiosity in her artistic journey.

Venice’s La Fenice opera house is cutting ties with incoming music director Beatrice Venezi. Venezi was due to take up the role this coming October. But musicians have protested her appointment for months. Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli said that he hopes the decision will clear “misunderstandings and tensions.” Musicians and staff opposed Venezi’s selection, citing a lack of transparency and her inexperience. Their protests included a strike and a march through Venice. The audience and orchestra applauded during a performance Sunday night at the news that Venezi’s appointment had been blocked. The 36-year-old Venezi was appointed as an adviser to the culture minister after Premier Giorgia Meloni came to power in 2022.

An amateur pop choir in Serbia is finding unexpected success across the country. Its motto is simple: Anyone can sing. While community choirs are common elsewhere, they are rare in Serbia. The choir's no-stress, fun approach has attracted hundreds, mostly women of all ages. Since starting four years ago, Pop Hor has spread to 10 towns. There are no auditions, and newcomers don’t need to read music. Founder Nenad Azanjac says many join for stress relief and a sense of belonging. The choir often performs at festivals and events, bringing joy and reducing stress for its members.

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In 2012, South Korean pianist Lee Hun suffered a major stroke that left him with a right-sided paralysis. That could have ended his music career. But inspired by his mentor who told him about the abundance of piano pieces for the left hand alone, Lee later returned to the piano and made a comeback as a professional left-hand-only pianist. He’s so far given only solo recitals. But in a new challenge in his career, he is to perform with an orchestra at an international music festival next month. They’ll together play Ravel’s “Piano Concerto for the Left Hand,” the masterpiece in left-handed piano music.