Is classical music still relevant? Yes, says Timothy Myers, music director of the Austin Opera and public speaker on leadership. The human condition never changes, and classical music can teach us to recognize it better.

In this clip from the Beauty at Work podcast with host Brandon Vaidyanathan, Myers discusses why the fine arts—especially opera and classical music—are not just luxuries, but essential to a thriving society. From the challenges of arts funding to the deep emotional truths embedded in centuries-old works, this conversation explores how art connects us to what it means to be human.

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