Features
Red Rocks: A Chronicle of Iconic Performances and Natural Wonders
The June of 1978 marked a rare occurrence. The American rock legend Bruce Springsteen had a reputation for...
Suzuki, Einstein and India
Suzuki is a household name worldwide for any western music student or teacher. As someone invested in music...
Brilliance, Manifold
The SOI Spring 2024 Season brims with the beauty of orchestral music featuring the return of beloved artistes...
Who was Leonard Bernstein, the man at the centre of Bradley Cooper’s Maestro?
“Maestro” is a word that resonates across concert music. From the Italian word for master, it is applied...
Usher Hall: Edinburgh’s Musical Jewel for Over a Century
Every corner of the historic cityscape of Edinburgh—the cobbled streets, the tall medieval architecture and the green hills—has...
The Enigmatic Schumann: Insights from Steven Isserlis’ Performance Journey
The acclaimed British contemporary cellist Steven Isserlis is also passionate about music education for children. During my England...
Mastering the Keys of Darkness: The Blind Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii
The 2023 edition of the eight-week long BBC Proms festival finally ended with a crash, boom and wallop...
The Remarkable Journey of Felix Klieser
One of the many things I love about listening to internet radio podcasts, especially when listening to music...