To Forte and Beyond

To Forte and Beyond
Podcast Description
A podcast exploring the bold, vulnerable, and transformational journey of music and the people who make it — from the podium, the pew, and beyond. Hosted by Don Scott Carpenter.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of emotional and physical impact of music, the role of music in significant life events, and the experiences of musicians. Episode examples include discussions on how music helps navigate grief and celebration with guests like Martin Benvenuto, and exploring the contributions of mezzo-sopranos in opera with Leandra Ramm, highlighting the spiritual depth and resilience found in musical storytelling.

A podcast exploring the bold, vulnerable, and transformational journey of music and the people who make it — from the podium, the pew, and beyond. Hosted by Don Scott Carpenter.
🎙️ New Episode: The Final Chord with Sanford Dole
What happens in your body when music moves you? Why do some pieces leave us breathless — or in tears?
In this powerful episode of To Forte and Beyond, host Don Scott Carpenter is joined by conductor, composer, and singer Sanford Dole to reflect on the emotional and physical impact of music. From goosebumps to memory, from breath to benediction — they explore how music reaches deeper than words.
💬 What piece of music moves you most — and why?
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