Taking a bow: curtain calls for your voice type
There was a funny little anecdotal post on r/opera the other day, about the habits of basses during curtain calls. “I...
Orchestral Gender
What is the current situation with respect to parity in gender representation in Western classical orchestras compared to the 20th...
At the Center of the Musical Universe: Franz Schubert V
Franz Schubert composed his set of six German Dances in October 1824 for his piano student Countess Caroline Esterházy. Everybody knew that Schubert was deeply in love with his 18-year old student, and a number of compositions were the direct...
There Will Always Be Stars in the Sky: The Life and Legacy of Lata Mangeshkar
It was through my mother’s voice that I discovered Lata Mangeshkar’s. My mother would often sing or hum to herself...
SOI Chamber Orchestra is set to perform one of Mozart’s most popular works at the NCPA
The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI), based at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, is India’s first...
I know that Toon!
During the Christmas break, several movie channels simultaneously broadcast ‘Tom & Jerry The Movie’, the 2021 Warner Bros. Pictures live-action/computer-animated slapstick comedy film based on the titular cartoon characters of the same name created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera....
How to Play Für Elise by Beethoven on Classical Guitar
Like most musicians, you may want to learn how to play Für Elise by Beethoven on classical guitar. Well, the good...
Learn to Play All Major Sax Scales in Western Music: A Guide
As a saxophone player, building a solid foundation is a must. One of the best ways is to learn to...
