Dmitri Shostakovich: The Journey of a Musical Maverick
Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich was born on September 25, 1906, in St. Petersburg, Russia, a city immersed in the cultural and...
SOI’s Spring 2024 Season
The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI), the country’s only full-time professional orchestra, is set to unveil its Spring 2024 Season...
Scaling New Heights
With a sweeping victory across multiple categories at an international competition in Dubai, students of the SOI Music Academy bring home laurels and memories. The SOI Music Academy, devoted to the resolve of imparting education and training to young, promising...
Remembering Ron Nelson
The American composer Ron Nelson, who wrote numerous works for wind ensemble, as well as for orchestra and chorus, passed...
Maria Forsström and Bengt Forsberg Discuss Mozart’s Requiem
Maria Forsström, a versatile Mezzo-Soprano, initially studied church music, piano, and conducting before transitioning to singing at 33. Her performances...
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 playing music, it can also be a physical workout that wears down your muscles and joints, over time. That’s especially...
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...