Con Brio 2016 Schedule



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Winner of the Leeds and Montréal competitions, pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko discusses his NAXOS debut of Soler’s sonatas, his formative influences, and the artistic journeys that continue to shape his rapidly ascending career.
Bellini and Donizetti, the twin pillars of Italian bel canto, transformed opera into an art of lyrical beauty and emotional truth. Their timeless melodies, poetic drama, and expressive voices shaped the golden age of Italian music.
From Renaissance Italy to modern concert halls, discover the violin’s five-century journey through ten fascinating facts—from Stradivari’s genius and Paganini’s devilish flair to the instrument’s global reinvention and timeless allure.
Selected for ABRSM’s 'Writing for Music Education' scheme, Chennai-based composer W. Abner Immanuel Carlos discusses his musical journey, his cross-cultural approach to composition, and how global mentorship is shaping a more inclusive future for music education.