Symphony Orchestra of India Alexander Lazarev, conductor Barry Douglas, piano Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83 Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947 version) Alexander Lazarev, one of Russia's foremost conductors, and renowned Irish pianist Barry Douglas, a favourite with Mumbai audiences, return to the SOI to perform Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2. One of the giants of the Romantic period, Brahms was a master of piano writing. His second piano concerto manages to combine the widest extremes—it is majestic, […]

Barry Douglas, piano   Tchaikovsky: The Seasons Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition An NCPA Presentation

Symphony Orchestra of India Alexander Lazarev, conductor Lydian Nadhaswaram, piano Khachaturian: Excerpts from Spartacus Haydn: Piano Concerto No. 11 in D major, Hob. XVIII Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 Alexander Lazarev will conclude the season conducting a programme of Khachaturian, Haydn and Tchaikovsky. Aram Khachaturian’s ballet Spartacus was first produced in 1956 having successful productions in both the Kirov in Leningrad and the Bolshoi in Moscow. In this concert, three excerpts from the ballet will open […]

Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 and Works by Polish Composers An NCPA Presentation Baltic Neopolis Virtuosi is a new international ensemble whose aim is to connect the incredible talent of the Baltic Sea region. Its members are all internationally recognised musicians who enjoy sharing their music through various successful concert tours. The Baltic Neopolis Virtuosi are already widely-recognised in Europe and Asia, and continue exploring different musical fields. The group prides itself on long-term collaborations with some of today's finest […]

Zacharias Brandman Rhys Concessao A Mehli Mehta Music Foundation Presentation Two highly talented young pianists of Indian origin, aged 15 and 16 from the UK, will perform an exciting programme of piano repertoire.  Zacharias Brandman is a music scholar at Westminster School and has already performed concertos and solo recitals in the UK and in Europe. Rhys Concessao is a student at the Purcell School and winner of many competitions and prizes in the UK and Europe. Both pianists have performed […]