5 Essential Yoga Poses for Musicians: Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries
Some people might not think being a musician takes a toll on the body. While there are countless benefits to...
An Enigmatic Pianist: A Conversation with Kunal Lahiry
Indian-American pianist Kunal Lahiry, a BBC New Generation Artist and 2021 Carl Bechstein Foundation scholar, has left an indelible mark...
Decoding the Profound Impact of Classical Music on the Brain
In the world of music, few genres possess the timeless allure and profound impact on human emotions and cognition quite like classical music. Its complex melodies, rich harmonies, and intricate compositions have long fascinated and moved listeners on a deeply...
Pablo Casals: A Musical Luminary and Champion of Humanity
On December 29, 1876, a prodigious talent was born in Catalonia, Spain—a talent that would leave an indelible mark on...
Tracing Classical Music’s Impact on Pop Culture
Classical music’s timeless allure has transcended generations, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of pop culture. From its earliest...
Who was Leonard Bernstein, the man at the centre of Bradley Cooper’s Maestro?
“Maestro” is a word that resonates across concert music. From the Italian word for master, it is applied most frequently to a respected and established conductor of operas and orchestras but can also be used to refer to virtuoso instrumentalists....
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...