A Summer Idyll
The opening bars of Mozart’s Fantasia in D minor are a gateway to an inviting sonic escape. Through the sombre arpeggios of the Andante, the weeping Adagio, the... Continue Reading...
Throwback Thursday
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
“The show must go on”, is the most valuable lesson that I have learnt in all my years on stage. While it rings true, its real significance is not easy to unders... Continue Reading...
Revisiting a concert at the Royal Albert Hall
I have been playing the violin for 10 years, and have participated in many concerts. But by far, the best of them was the concert at the Royal Albert Hall in Lo... Continue Reading...
Prague Summer Nights and Me
In the summer of 2017, I had the uniquely rewarding experience of attending the Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival (PSN). Produced by Classical ... Continue Reading...
My MusiQuest Journey
It was definitely a mixed feeling when my name was announced as the winner of the first prize in MusiQuest 2017. I got really anxious when my good friend and du... Continue Reading...
Master Class with Marouan Benabdallah
Playing music, like most other forms of art, comes with its own set of responsibilities, which go beyond the surface level and mundane. As your fingers touch th... Continue Reading...
Twin Cities Piano Festival 2017
For the awareness and growth of Western classical music in India, a proper music education system, along with musically educated teachers and increasing number ... Continue Reading...
Finding my Path: Exploring Music in India as an American Cellist and Educator
As a 2016-2017 Fulbright-Nehru scholar, my research and field work centered around education and performance of Western classical in India. During my nine month... Continue Reading...