Concerts

Jean-Philippe Collard, piano Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28 Fauré: Ballade in F-sharp major, Op. 19 Granados: Goyescas Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Renowned pianist Jean- Philippe Collard is highly regarded for his interpretation of French music. With more than fifty recordings under his belt, he is a regular visitor to the foremost musical venues across the world – from Carnegie Hall to the Teatro Colón by way of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Royal Albert Hall – and has […]

Laurent Petitgerard, conductor Jean-Philippe Collard, piano Saint-Saëns: Le rouet d’Omphale (Omphale’s Spinning Wheel) Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F major, Op. 103 “Egyptian” Franck: Symphony in D minor Celebrated French composer and conductor Laurent Petitgerard and the dazzling and enthusiastic French pianist Jean-Phillipe Collard make their debuts with the SOI in a program of music by Saint-Saëns and Franck. Collard, whom The New York Times describes as being “able to do almost anything he wants at the keyboard,” will […]

After six involuntary months of silence, the Chamber Music Society of Colombo looks forward to being reunited with its audiences later this month, in a series of concerts entitled 'Picking up the Pieces'. Led by music director Lakshman Joseph-de Saram, the CMSC's string principals (plus flute), will perform a selection of shorter Baroque works by Corelli, Handel, and JS Bach, along with Beethoven arrangements of Bach and Albrechtsberger, and lesser-known offerings by Antonio Salieri and Francesco Durante. The performances will […]

After six involuntary months of silence, the Chamber Music Society of Colombo looks forward to being reunited with its audiences later this month, in a series of concerts entitled 'Picking up the Pieces'. Led by music director Lakshman Joseph-de Saram, the CMSC's string principals (plus flute), will perform a selection of shorter Baroque works by Corelli, Handel, and JS Bach, along with Beethoven arrangements of Bach and Albrechtsberger, and lesser-known offerings by Antonio Salieri and Francesco Durante. The performances will […]

After six involuntary months of silence, the Chamber Music Society of Colombo looks forward to being reunited with its audiences later this month, in a series of concerts entitled 'Picking up the Pieces'. Led by music director Lakshman Joseph-de Saram, the CMSC's string principals (plus flute), will perform a selection of shorter Baroque works by Corelli, Handel, and JS Bach, along with Beethoven arrangements of Bach and Albrechtsberger, and lesser-known offerings by Antonio Salieri and Francesco Durante. The performances will […]

An NCPA Presentation Marat Bisengaliev, conductor Soloist: Salauat Karibayev Members of the SOI Programme: Vivaldi: Concerto for four violins Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 Rossini: String Sonata No. 3 Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 The SOI Chamber Orchestra, led by music director Marat Bisengaliev, returns to the stage with a programme of beloved classics featuring members of the SOI as soloists. Cellist Salauat Karibayev performs the solo in Haydn’s cello concerto, a performance which drew rave reviews on tour in […]

St Andrew's Church together with The Bangalore School of Music present A Passion Sunday Concert - come join us for music under the vaulted ceiling. Schubert - Mass in G Major Music by Gorecki, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens and Monteverdi. Gabriella Tannishtha Silver, Payal John Benson Chacko Shane Philip Rebecca Thomas Colaco - piano Anup Abraham Thomas - cello Jonas Olsson - conductor St Andrew's Church Cubbon Road April 3rd - 6 pm Free entrance - All welcome!

International soloist, chamber musician and much sought-after teacher, Fali Pavri, returns to Mumbai to perform a solo recital featuring the last piano sonatas of three giants in the Western classical canon. According to Pavri: The Haydn sonata is revolutionary in how it exploits the sonorities and capabilities of the then newly-developed instrument. The Beethoven takes one on a philosophical journey from the earthly struggles in the first movement to a state of almost Zen-like peace and enlightenment at the end […]

Ralph de Souza, violin/viola Fali Pavri, piano Members of the Symphony Orchestra of India An NCPA Presentation Ralph de Souza, a member of the Endellion String Quartet and Fali Pavri, Associate Head of Keyboard and Professor of Piano at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, together with members of the SOI perform an evening of chamber music. Programme: Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, “American” Schubert: Piano Quintet in A major, D.667, “Trout”