The Inspiring Journey of Rose Dam Roy
Introducing Rose Dam Roy, a remarkable 11-year-old musician from Kolkata, India, whose journey into the piano began at the tender...
Performance with a Purpose – Celebrating Trinity
Trinity College London, the international examinations board for music, performance arts and language, hosted a gala event in Delhi on...
The Class of ’24
The young graduates of the SOI Music Academy gear up for their annual concert, along with a special performance. The tepid April breeze heralds the approaching summer break and respite from textbooks. But at the NCPA, it is the harbinger...
Iconic Ballet Scores: From ‘The Nutcracker’ to ‘Giselle’
Ballet, with its mesmerizing choreography and ethereal grace, is a captivating art form that seamlessly intertwines movement and music. At...
The Meeting of Cultures
From the return of India-born Danish conductor Maria Badstue to the India debuts of the Georgian Sinfonietta, Danish Chamber Players...
The Closure of the American Youth Symphony
“American Youth Symphony Announces Permanent Closure” screamed the ‘breaking news’ headline on the Violin Channel newsletter I subscribe. Rubbing my eyes in disbelief, I read further: “Citing financial challenges, the orchestra is ceasing all operations as of March 15, 2024,...
Harmonizing Communities: Moisés Lugo and the Chennai Youth Sinfonietta
Born in Paraguaná, Venezuela, Moisés Lugo is a dedicated music educator and trumpeter. Trained in El Sistema in Paraguaná, he...
Michael Torke’s “Unseen” (No. 7): Embracing an Ecstatic Groove
The first single from Unseen, the newest work by American composer, Michael Torke, was released earlier this month. (The full album...