Reviews
I was fortunate enough to hear Amar during both his performances in Mumbai, this year. Had I only heard him during his first appearance on Saturday 8th July, this would have been a lukewarm review. This was because his second performance was much better than the first one. The Prithvi
Reviews
The Théâtre des Champs Elysées Paris has, to its credit, revived the 17th century tradition of operas in concert version, where the orchestra appear on stage and the singers are allocated limited space in front of them, with few or no props. However, this demands an even higher standard of
Throwback Thursday
Winning the Young Musician of the Year 2014 award changed the course of my musical career. I won the award for piano performance. Through the guidance and support of the OJCF, I was able to learn with excellent teachers at the l’Académie Internationale d’Eté de Nice, France for
Interviews
Karl Lutchmayer is one of the celebrated pianists as well as an instructor, who has worldwide recognition. His roots in India has brought him back to the country a few years ago where he has been touring widely; taking master classes as well as performing for concerts with various other
Know Your Composer
Art is a matter of evolution, not revolution 70 years ago, the world completely ignored the passing of one of the most creative and influential composers of the 20th century. Béla Bartók (1881–1945) originally hailed from the Hungarian town of Nagyszentmiklós, now Sînnicolau Mare in Romania, had died in
Interviews
Amar Muchhala is that rare Indian artiste who is assimilating himself in the world of opera on the international stage Indian tenor Amar Muchhala completed his studies in the opera course at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and continues his vocal training with Janice Chapman. His training in Western
News
The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) is India’s first and only professional orchestra. Based at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai, it was founded in 2006 by NCPA Chairman Khushroo N. Suntook and internationally-renowned violinist Marat Bisengaliev. The SOI regularly performs with today’s leading conductors and
Reviews
In a country where the strains of filmy Bollywood music constantly dominates a child’s exposure to music, the ‘Classics, it’s Classy’ concert series, poses a significant alternative to such an exposure. Performed by the Symphony Orchestra of India’s Chamber Ensemble and conducted by Evgeny Bushkov at the
Music Education
John Holmes, ABRSM’s Chief Examiner, reflects on the connections between assessment and progression in music learning. As teachers, we know that assessment is an essential part of learning and progression, guiding students from one stage to the next via clear signposts. The two distinct types of assessment – formative and
Reviews
Concert-going often involves a spot of sleuthing – what, if anything, links diverse works in a programme? Kristjan Järvi’s concert with the MDR Symphony Orchestra on June 11 at the Gewandhaus, Leipzig, appeared to be underpinned by geographical links to Leipzig. For the first work, a transcription for full orchestra
Features
Jazz Pianist, Larry Willis said that “If you take care of the music, it will take care of you.” Something we tend to forget nowadays. Coming back to India after a two-year-long course at BEPA, Paris, makes you feel entitled to a lot of things. I felt entitled to be
Music Education
Grade 5 Theory has a unique place in music education. Not only is it a prerequisite for the Higher Practical ABRSM Grades but also mandatory for many contemporary, pop and jazz courses. Each year across East and South East Asia, approximately 34,000 candidates sit for the Grade 5 exam.