Know Your Composer
Mozart’s untimely death in 1791 sparked rumors of Salieri’s deadly envy, but a review of his symptoms, contemporary reports, known medical practices, and modern research reveals no evidence of deliberate poisoning in his final illness.
Reviews
Ivan Šiller delivers a masterful interpretation of Juraj Beneš’s 'Old Boys Anthology', highlighting ten Slovak composers through expressive, stylistically diverse movements. His nuanced performance bridges homage and innovation, revealing the suite’s rich emotional and historical depth.
Opinion
Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 encapsulates my intimate journey through love and loss—an immersive experience revealing resilience, vulnerability, and the transformative art of deep listening, inviting us all to embrace complexity and rediscover our inner strength.
Features
Angelina Jolie channels the legendary soprano Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s Maria. From operatic training to emotional nuance, the film explores Callas’s final days and legacy with depth, drama, and reverence.
Know Your Composer
Discover how Christoph Willibald Gluck and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart revolutionised opera by integrating dramatic storytelling with musical innovation. Their pioneering reforms reshaped the art form, setting new standards for emotional depth and narrative cohesion in classical opera.
Music Education
For the first time, 15 young musicians from across India will join the SOI Music Academy Orchestra, marking a new chapter in collaborative music education and a celebration of talent, mentorship, and shared performance.
Music Technology
This comprehensive guide explores the intricate world of synthesizers, detailing how oscillators, filters, and modulation shape sound design in modern music production. Discover essential techniques that bridge classical tradition and cutting-edge electronic innovation for creators.
Reviews
Maestro Zubin Mehta conducted the Symphony Orchestra of India in a stirring evening of operatic excerpts from Carmen and La Traviata, showcasing powerful soloists, vibrant choirs, and the orchestra’s nuanced, expressive musicianship.
Know Your Composer
Discover how Beethoven’s dramatic innovation and Schubert’s lyrical sensitivity revolutionised the piano trio. Explore their transformative impact on chamber music, and how their legacy continues to inspire modern musicians in crafting intimate, expressive, powerful dialogues.
Music Education
Learning an instrument in childhood builds cognitive skills, emotional resilience, and social connections, paving the way for academic success and lifelong fulfilment. Discover how musical training nurtures creativity, discipline, and cultural appreciation in every sense.
Music Education
Preparing for a conservatory audition goes beyond technical mastery. Cultivating a winning mindset through mindfulness, visualisation, and cognitive techniques transforms performance anxiety into focused energy, empowering musicians to confidently embrace challenges and excel on stage.
Know Your Composer
Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture remains a timeless classic, blending live cannon fire and resonant church bells to create an unforgettable musical spectacle that celebrates Russian history, ingenuity, and triumph. Discover its rich legacy and innovative artistry.