The Madras Musical Association (MMA) is celebrating 125 years in 2018. They are an organisation in Chennai dedicated to promoting Western classical music and are one of the oldest organisation East of the Suez Canal. The choir consists of 90 voices who meet every Monday to practice. The MMA presents over 6 shows every year. Their latest feather in the cap is the MMA Symphony Orchestra who accompany the choir and also perform independently. The MMA's Music Director Augustine Paul […]
The Madras Musical Association (MMA) is celebrating 125 years in 2018. They are an organisation in Chennai dedicated to promoting Western classical music and are one of the oldest organisation East of the Suez Canal. The choir consists of 90 voices who meet every Monday to practice. The MMA presents over 6 shows every year. Their latest feather in the cap is the MMA Symphony Orchestra who accompany the choir and also perform independently. The MMA's Music Director Augustine Paul […]
A Concert for Young Audiences and Families SOI Chamber Orchestra Evgeny Bushkov, conductor An NCPA Presentation The SOI Chamber Orchestra will present a special concert for young audiences and families, created by Resident Conductor Evgeny Bushkov. These innovative programmes seamlessly blend entertainment and education, and encourage children to interact by singing along, answering the conductor’s questions, participating in performances, conducting, and sometimes even dancing. The programme will include Moomin & the Magician’s Hat, composed by Airat Ichmouratov, and based […]
Western Music Recital (approx.90 minutes) An NCPA & Stop-Gaps Cultural Academy Presentation The Young Talent Concert series, now in its 29th year, presents three young performers who are carving a niche for themselves in the world of music. R. Samyuktha, from Chennai, is learning the violin under V. S. Narasimhan, founder of the Madras String Quartet, and acquired an LTCL with distinction. She has performed with the Indian National Youth Orchestra along with the Vienna Orchestra, the Madras String Quartet and […]
By Anuvrat Choudhary The repertoire showcases the piano as being the core of Western art music through centuries, the medium which the greats like Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin used for their most profound and expressive compositions. Delhi-based Anuvrat Choudhary is a 19 year-old pianist who has given solo recitals at Mumbai’s Tata Theatre under the auspices of the NCPA, at the Delhi School of Music, and at Ashoka University. He has been awarded a Distinction in the Associate’s diploma […]
Evgeny Bushkov, conductor Tatiana Oskolkova, harp An NCPA Presentation Programme: Turina: The Bullfighter's Prayer Menotti: Cantilena & Scherzo Ravel: Introduction & Allegro Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Atterberg: Suite No. 3 Op. 19, No. 1 Schumann (Arr. E. Bushkov): Selections from Pictures from the East, Op. 66 Box Office now open. Tickets