Ep. 81 | Unraveling Bolero/Crossing Over
“Unraveling Bolero”: When a middle-aged scientist experiences unexpected success as an artist, it seems like little more than a surprising career change. But then, she becomes obsessed with interpreting a repetitive orchestral piece called “Bolero.” As her obsession deepens, her health takes a turn for the worse – and the cause has a surprising connection to her favorite piece of music. “Crossing Over”: A few days after arriving in Boston, an immigrant from Mexico starts coughing up blood a...