Schoenberg’s “Weihnachtsmusik” (“Christmas Music”): A Chamber Fantasia
As dean of the Second Viennese School, Arnold Schoenberg was one of the twentieth century’s greatest exponents of atonal music....
European History Through the Lens of Classical Music
The Symphony Orchestra of India, resident at the NCPA in Mumbai, is blessed with the harmony in diversity of many...
Cherished Carols to Timeless Oratorios: Christmas in Classical Music
Christmas, as a theme in classical music, finds its origins intertwined with the earliest manifestations of musical expression. Gregorian chants, with their ethereal cadence, served as the foundational blocks for the sonic representation of the Nativity. These chants, echoing through...
Madama Butterfly: Puccini’s Tale of Love, Loss, and Redemptio
Madama Butterfly, an opera in two acts by Giacomo Puccini to a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, after...
What to expect in a Trinity College London Graded Music Exam: A guide for students and parents
Trinity College London examinations offer a globally consistent benchmark for evaluating proficiency in Music, Drama & Speech, and English for...
Usher Hall: Edinburgh’s Musical Jewel for Over a Century
Every corner of the historic cityscape of Edinburgh—the cobbled streets, the tall medieval architecture and the green hills—has learned to breathe art and music. It is a small city, but the cultural wealth it nurtures is enormous. The Scottish Parliament...
Mastering Sheet Music: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Musicians
Learning to read sheet music is akin to unlocking a new language—one that allows musicians to interpret and perform musical...
The Untold Legacy of José Maurício Nunes Garcia
I usually listen to BBC Radio 3 while I work. Its primary focus is classical music and opera. So the...