Celebrating Talent
Even as marquee concerts and a full season unfold, the young brigade of the SOI and other initiatives by the...
Couperin’s Trio Sonata, “La Superbe”: Florence Malgoire and Les Dominos
The trio sonata, which consists typically of two violins (or flutes, recorders, or oboes) and basso continuo, originated in Italy...
Cellist Extraordinaire: Steven Isserlis Performs in India
The SOI Autumn 2023 Season brings the promise of musicianship at its best. From the India debut of celebrated British cellist Steven Isserlis with the Symphony Orchestra of India to the anticipated return of pianist Pavel Kolesnikov and conductors Richard...
Naxos Records and Beyond: Klaus Heymann’s Musical Odyssey
In the world of classical music, few figures have had as profound an impact as Klaus Heymann. His journey from...
Zubin Mehta and the Symphony Orchestra of India: A Historic Union
Almost four decades ago, I experienced live in action India’s greatest living legend, Maestro Zubin Mehta. 17 September 1984, Shanmukhananda...
Harmonizing Talents: Six Emerging Composers Join ABRSM’s Prestigious Mentorship Program
Six of the most exciting emerging composers working in the UK today are to join the third edition of ABRSM’s landmark composer mentoring programme. The six-month Writing for Music Education programme aims to demystify the process of writing for music...
Mixing and Mastering Demystified: Achieving Professional Sound Quality
In the realm of music production, two essential steps stand between an artist’s raw creation and the polished, professional sound...
Silent Symphonies: The Untold Stories of Classical Music’s Unsung Icons
Classical music history is adorned with the brilliance of celebrated composers whose works have left an indelible mark on the...
