Music of India
The tanpura, also known as tambura, is an essential instrument in Indian classical music, revered for its role in providing a continuous drone that supports the melody and rhythm during performances. Its significance extends beyond mere accompaniment; it establishes the tonal framework, allowing musicians to explore the intricate nuances of
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The Strings of Hope Concert Tour Project builds on previous musical projects that have taken the school’s string orchestra on tour of the local towns and metro cities of India as well as put the choral program of the school into the limelight. This project was designed to further
Interviews
Martin Graff’s musical journey is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and creativity. Starting as a self-taught pianist at the tender age of four, Martin’s unique approach to music set him on a path of discovery and innovation. After a seventeen-year hiatus, Martin returned to the
Know Your Composer
This month marked the 150th anniversary of the first performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem. The premiere, led by the composer, took place on May 22, 1874 at the Church of San Marco in Milan, and was followed by subsequent performances at La Scala and in Paris. Powerfully dramatic, Verdi’
Throwback Thursday
Operalia Winners, and now much sought-after singers in the operatic world, Angel Blue, Maria Mudryak and Giordano Lucà have all performed at the NCPA to much acclaim. We take a look at the career trajectories of these artistes. Giordano Lucà, tenor – Italy La Bohème Revisited – SOI Spring 2017 Season Winner
Know Your Composer
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony premiered in Vienna in May 1824. Two centuries later, it remains a powerful and enduring work. “Sing that song from Germany,” my cousins would say to me over the phone when I was a little boy of four, just arrived in Goa with my family from
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I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the recently-concluded ‘In/Of Goa: Souza at 100’ an exhibition of the artworks of the celebrated Goan artist Francis Newton Souza (1924-2002) on the occasion of his birth centenary at Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts. The exhibition aimed “to shed light on the profound influence
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Norman Carol, the legendary American violinist and concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1966 to 1994, passed away on April 28 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He was 95. Born in Philadelphia to Russian immigrant parents, Carol began playing the violin at age six, and performed his first concert at nine. Following
Music of India
BAFTA, the leading UK charity for the screen arts, is back with its Breakthrough programme for a fourth year in India, in partnership with Netflix. BAFTA Breakthrough India identifies and celebrates the next generation of talented professionals in the films, games, and television industries across the country. This year also
In a world filled with noise and distractions, the simple act of learning to play a musical instrument stands out as a powerful tool for personal growth and enrichment. Beyond the joy of creating beautiful melodies, learning an instrument offers a plethora of cognitive, emotional, and social benefits that can
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Educational initiatives and outreach programmes feature as prominently on the SOI’s calendar as performances. We take a closer look at two recent collaborations focused on appreciation of Western classical music and developing musical potential among the youth. When the Symphony Orchestra of India was founded by NCPA Chairman Mr.
Music of India
Rabindranath Tagore is known worldwide as a poet, playwright, philosopher, and the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Yet, among his many talents, his profound contribution to music, particularly through the creation of Rabindra Sangeet, is often overshadowed by his literary accomplishments. This article explores Tagore’s