Interviews
The Making of a Modern Classic: Inside Eifman’s Anna Karenina
Ahead of the India premiere of his acclaimed ballet, a conversation with choreographer Boris Eifman on his artistic practice and the journey it has taken across continents.
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Know Your Composer
Why Verdi’s Middle-Period Operas Still Speak to the Soul
Travelling through Austria and Germany, I encountered three of Verdi’s middle-period operas—Rigoletto, Il Trovatore and La Traviata—works that reveal why his focus on individual passion, not grand politics, still grips audiences today worldwide across generations.
Interviews
Noel Edison on Choral Sound, Canadian Voices, and Recording ‘Immortality’
Veteran conductor Noel Edison reflects on Timothy Corlis’s spiritually charged choral music, the making of ‘Immortality’, and why commissioning and recording contemporary Canadian composers remains central to his artistic mission.
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Analysing the Works of Antonin Dvorak
Antonín Dvořák’s music blends lyrical melody, folk-inspired rhythms, and classical clarity. His symphonies, chamber works, and sacred music reveal a composer of remarkable warmth, craftsmanship, and national identity whose influence continues to resonate worldwide.
Music Education
The History and Evolution of the Piano
From its early origins in the clavichord and harpsichord to the powerful modern concert grand, the piano’s evolution reflects changing musical tastes, technological innovation, and the expressive ambitions of composers and performers across centuries.
Music Education
How to Choose the Right Case for Your Orchestra Gear
A well chosen instrument case is more than a box. It protects wood from heat, shocks, and seasonal swings, supports your daily routine, and keeps your violin ready for rehearsal, travel, and the demands of orchestral life.
Music Education
The Importance of Sight Reading Skills
Sight reading is a foundational skill that shapes every aspect of musicianship. It builds fluency, confidence, and versatility, helping musicians learn repertoire faster, perform more securely, and thrive in ensemble and professional settings.
Interviews
Vijay Venkatesh on Mozart, Humanity, and the Art of Pure Sound
Pianist Vijay Venkatesh reflects on the spiritual discipline behind Mozart’s music, his new Naxos recordings, and how exploring the composer’s humanity has shaped his own search for purity of sound and artistic stillness.
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The Myth of the “Mad Genius”: Was Beethoven Truly Insane?
Beethoven is often portrayed as the archetypal mad genius, tormented into brilliance by instability and suffering. But was he truly insane, or has Romantic mythology obscured the real story of resilience and discipline?
News
Trinity Laban and Shiv Nadar University Launch Satyam Kalon
Trinity Laban and Shiv Nadar University unveil Satyam Kalon, a transformative global arts initiative uniting leading institutions across three continents to foster interdisciplinary creation, transcultural research and new creative languages rooted in the ideals of truth and beauty.
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Gershwin and Schoenberg: An Unlikely Friendship
George Gershwin and Arnold Schoenberg formed one of music history’s most unexpected friendships. Their bond in 1930s Los Angeles bridged classical modernism and American jazz, revealing how mutual respect can transcend genre, culture, and artistic philosophy.
Music Technology
How to Use Compression in Music Production
Compression controls the dynamic range of music and shapes tone, punch and clarity. This beginner friendly guide explains how compressors work, what each control does and how to apply compression effectively in real world mixing situations.