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...
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 the world of classical music. Pablo Casals, a virtuoso cellist, conductor, and humanitarian, emerged as one of the most influential...
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...
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. Yet, Schoenberg resisted dogma. Long after developing his twelve-tone system, he asserted that “there is still much good music to...
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,...