The NCPA and the MTV India Music Summit collaborate
The SOI Chamber Orchestra performed at the MTV India Music Summit 2018. For the past two years, the MTV India...
THE MYTH OF PROGRESS IN THE ARTS
In the last century, very often the concept of “progress” was projected upon the arts as a measurement of quality:...
VIENNA VOLKSOPER – MY HEART’S DELIGHT
DAY ONE The Volksoper at Währinger Straße is Vienna’s main stage for operetta musicals and ballet. Johann Strauss, Franz Lehár, Emmerich Kálmán wrote their works brimming with world famous melodies for this theatre. On 17th September I saw the Stephen...
Up close and personal
With the Artie’s Festival set to return this month, we talk to the Artie’s soloists to trace the beginnings of...
Discover Sören Sieg with Syrinx : XXII
Katharine Rawdon: Sören Sieg, the first time I heard your music I nearly fell off my chair with delight! It...
Utsav Lal announces new record!
“Indian Classical Music on the Piano” with Nitin Mitta on Tabla Raga Malkauns – Alap Jod Jhala Raga Jaijaivanti – Gat in Rupak Taal Raga Puriya – Alap Jod Jhala Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram Vande Mataram “The biggest grounding force...
WIENER BLUT: THE ESSENTIAL STAATSOPER EXPERIENCE
DAY ONE Wednesday 19th September was a red letter day. I turned up well in time to take my seat...
5 WAYS TO BUILD YOUR RHYTHMIC CHOPS
Some folks have an inner pulse that rivals most metronomes. Others have to work for rhythmic perfection. Singers, we know...