Concerts

The Russian composer Nikita Koshkin (born 1956) is a major figure in the modern classical guitar world, both as a highly accomplished performer and a prolific composer of works. His writing draws from a vast bedrock of influences - from Stravinsky and Prokofiev to rock music. The PGS dedicates this concert to him in recognition of his enormous contribution to the repertoire, and will feature a small, yet diverse, selection of his works.

Classical Guitar Recital An NCPA & The Olga & Jules Craen Foundation Presentation Kabir Dabholkar is the Young Musician of the Year 2018 (YMOY), selected annually by an international jury for The Olga & Jules Craen Foundation (OJCF). He has studied with Konarak Reddy, Mohan Krishnan, and Muthu Prathap and attended masterclasses with Raphael Bereau, Roland Dyens, David Russell, Gerard Abiton and Johannes Moller.  Under the aegis of the OJCF at Festival MusicAlp, in Tignes, France, he studied with Judicael […]

YO-YO MA One of the world's finest classical musicians brings his signature performance of Bach’s six cello suites to India. Yo-Yo Ma has been playing Bach’s suites since he was four years old, and they have been his constant companions in a nearly six-decade career in which he has recorded over 100 albums, including 19 Grammy Award winners, and played for eight American presidents. This January, Yo-Yo Ma performs in India for the very first time. YO-YO MA THE BACH […]

A Mehli Mehta Music Foundation Presentation Internationally acclaimed Lithuania pianist Kasparas Uinskas began his studies at the age of six at the Academy of Music in Lithuania.  He continued his studies at Warsaw and then the Juilliard School as a recipient of the Vladimir Horowitz scholarship.  Praised by critics for his virtuosity and romantic style, he has performed at the world’s most prestigious concert halls and is a frequent guest at many international music festivals throughout Europe and the USA.  His repertoire […]

There are classical guitar professors and then there is Anders Miolin. A professor of Classical Guitar at the  Zurich University of the Arts, world-acclaimed concert and recording artiste and creator of the 12-stringed  classical guitar, ΔΩΔΕΚΑ  which takes the classical guitar to an entirely new level of depth and range. And now Anders Miolin and his ΔΩΔΕΚΑ  are back in Bangalore to perform at The Bangalore School of Music's 17th East West Music & Dance Encounter 2019. Titled THE ETERNAL […]

Symphony Orchestra of India Martyn Brabbins, conductor Marat Bisengaliev, violin Weber: Overture to Oberon Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61 Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 Martyn Brabbins is Music Director of the English National Opera (ENO) and the Huddersfield Choral Society. This programme will feature Brabbins leading Weber’s Overture to Oberon, or The Elf King’s Oath and Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3 with SOI Music Director and renowned violin virtuoso Marat Bisengaliev […]

One of the few women saxophone players in the world is now here to perform at the 17th East-West Music & Dance Festival 2019 along with her troupe; a perfect blend of both Western as well as Indian musicians. All accomplished musicians in their own right, Biggie (saxophone/flute), Nema (voice, violin) Rumi (Voice) Ramakrishna (Harmonium/Voice) and Joe (Percussion) seamlessly transcend from pure classical to folk and even contemporary styles, playing the saxophone, flute, violin, and singing. Truly a concert not […]

MoonArra World Fusion Presents “Operaaga” The 17th edition of BSM’s East-West Music & Dancer Encounter Feb 2-10 2019, showcases a collaborative and specially themed concert by MoonArra World Fusion Ensemble on Feb 9, Sat at Jagriti Theatre Whitefield at 6:30 p.m. The theme of the concert is “Operaaga” where Indian Classical meets the Occident and the Orient, Jazz & Blues in an evocative performance by artists from India, Austria & Japan. With solo, trio and ensemble performances showcasing original compositions […]