Music is well-known to lift the spirits, but a pilot programme led by the Welsh National Opera suggests it can help people suffering with chronic pain.
An independent report into the programme, which is run in collaboration between the opera and NHS Wales, found two-thirds of participants experienced reduced pain levels. Vocal leader Jenny Pearson joins Jim to discuss.
Cast members of Welsh National Opera's 2025 production of the The Marriage of Figaro. Photo: Dafydd Owen/Welsh National Opera
