Ophelia: The Tragic Muse – How Shakespeare’s Most Enigmatic Character Inspires Emotional Depth in Art

In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the character of Ophelia has always fascinated me—not just for her tragic story, but for the raw emotional depth she represents. As a composer, I’m continually drawn to characters like her—complex, fragile, and profoundly affected by the world around them. These are the kinds of figures that inspire music and art, calling on us to tap into the deepest corners of human emotion.