Know Your Composer
Discover 10 lesser-known facts about Ludwig van Beethoven, from his mysterious birthdate to his quirky coffee rituals. Explore the life of the musical genius who revolutionized classical music despite deafness and personal struggles.
Music Education
Unlock the secrets of jazz with this beginner’s guide to chord progressions. Learn essential progressions like ii-V-I, explore their role in jazz standards, and discover tips to enhance your harmonic understanding and improvisation.
Music Education
Classical music, with its structured complexity and calming effects, has been scientifically shown to enhance focus and productivity. By reducing stress and fostering mental clarity, it offers a practical tool for optimizing performance in various settings.
News
Legendary conductor Zubin Mehta headlines the Symphony Orchestra of India’s Spring 2025 Season, featuring masterpieces by Brahms, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and more, alongside an Opera Gala with exceptional soloists. Experience world-class orchestral magic in Mumbai.
Features
Experience Henry Purcell’s 'Dido and Aeneas', a Baroque masterpiece blending opera, drama, and ballet. Featuring top musicians from India and Sweden, this production promises an unforgettable evening of music, emotion, and collaboration on January 25, 2025.
Interviews
Robert Mimra discusses his ‘Prepared Piano’ project, blending Baroque influences with contemporary techniques. In this interview, he explores how the prepared piano, harpsichord, and percussion combine to create a unique soundscape for modern art music.
Know Your Composer
Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, the 'Unfinished Symphony,' captivates with its haunting beauty and enigmatic incompleteness. Despite being only two movements, it remains a masterpiece, inviting speculation and celebrating the profound genius of Schubert’s artistry.
Music Education
Explore the science of sound, from how sound waves travel to their applications in music, medicine, and technology. Discover the principles of acoustics and how sound impacts our daily lives.
Know Your Composer
Exile shaped the lives and music of composers like Bartók, Rachmaninoff, and Schoenberg. Uprooted by war and repression, they created works that reflect longing, resilience, and the struggles of leaving their homelands behind.
Know Your Composer
Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell is a Baroque masterpiece blending profound emotion, exquisite music, and timeless themes of love and destiny. Its iconic lament, “When I am laid in earth,” remains an operatic touchstone.
Music Education
Discover the art of conducting, from its history to the skills required. Learn how maestros interpret scores, lead orchestras, and create unforgettable performances in this deep dive into the conductor’s world.
Music Education
From Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue to John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, these ten transformative jazz albums redefined music, blending innovation, emotion, and cultural impact to shape the genre and inspire generations of listeners.
