Music Education
What does an orchestra conductor really do?
In recent years there have been many films about orchestra conductors. In films such as Divertimento, Tár, and Maestro, you can...
Pablo Casals: A Musical Luminary and Champion of Humanity
On December 29, 1876, a prodigious talent was born in Catalonia, Spain—a talent that would leave an indelible...
Madama Butterfly: Puccini’s Tale of Love, Loss, and Redemptio
Madama Butterfly, an opera in two acts by Giacomo Puccini to a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi...
What to expect in a Trinity College London Graded Music Exam: A guide for students and parents
Trinity College London examinations offer a globally consistent benchmark for evaluating proficiency in Music, Drama & Speech, and...
The Suzuki Approach to Education and the 10,000-Hour Rule
“He’s extremely talented.” “She doesn’t have the talent for singing.” We’ve all heard variants of these comments, even...
Exploring the Relationships Between Literature and Classical Music
Music and literature, two art forms that have captivated humanity for centuries, share a profound and intricate relationship....
Building a Noteworthy Life
Eighteen years ago, when I married Luis on New Year’s Day, I could not possibly have predicted how...
Concertos for Indian Instruments: Creative, Performance-related and Interpretative Challenges
Ahead of the world premiere of Zakir Hussain’s triple concerto for tabla, sitar and bansuri with the Symphony...