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One could not have imagined that the site of a colossal neo-baroque structure, devoid of what fills and nurtures it— people, cheer and laughter—would turn into something poetically beautiful. Two years ago, Berliner Ensemble, the theatre company founded by Bertolt Brecht in 1949, decided to adapt to the woes
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On the 22nd of April, 2022, at the Royal Festival Hall in London, it was a red letter day for fans ofopera. In one of her now extremely rare appearances in concert and productions alike, Renée Fleming appeared in a gala evening of music by composers as diverse as Dvořák,
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Giving Voice Society is so delighted to be starting a new sheaf of live events in India, starting this coming August, very appropriately in Mumbai and Goa – where we first started over 12 years ago. During the necessary two-year break in transmission we initiated online singing classes covering both basics
Music is an exquisite thing that unites people and helps us express our feelings without talking. You can just simply send the song to someone and speak your thoughts. Sharing music can be a way of showing your love language. There are many bands worldwide, and you have probably found
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I was agog in anticipation. Playing to a capacity audience on April 8 at the Theatre de Champs-Élysées, Paris, I had the unique experience of listening to the much-touted Lisitsa play live for the first time. Her reputation has consistently preceded her wherever in the world she plays. She is
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Szilveszter Ókovács, General Director, Hungarian State Opera, writes about the collaboration between Hungary’s national opera company and the Symphony Orchestra of India for the SOI Autumn 2022 Season. “We are delighted that many years of efforts have finally borne fruit and we are pleased to reproduce the direct communication
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A highlight of the international Arts calendar, the Sydney International Piano Competition (The Sydney) has announced their 2023 competition dates on 5-22 July, calling for international applications. This prestigious triennial competition will see 32 of the world’s finest pianists travelling to Australia to vie for top performance honours at
Music is one of the rare majors on any campus. It takes passion to pursue this distinct career path that is often mistaken for an easy course. Since music is an art, it is usually considered an easy pick until you get to class. The most common idea of music
Writing does not have to be boring or frustrating. Most students experience difficulties focusing on completing their academic assignments, especially under intense stress, to submit the finalized work within a short deadline. Therefore, it is common to seek ways to minimize boredom and create an enabling environment when doing any
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In his brief life, Alexander Pushkin wrote poems, plays and novels that transcended continents, cultures—and the literary realm. In the month of the 223rd birth anniversary of the founder of modern Russian literature, a look at how his works enriched the world of music. Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799-1837) is,
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“The opening movement of the Sonata [No. 21] in B-flat Major goes beyond analysis,” writes the pianist Stephen Hough. “It is one of those occasions when the pen has to be set down on the desk, the body rested against the back of a chair, and a listener’s whole
Music Education
Why is opting for a career in music, especially Western classical music, not an easy decision? We learn about the concerns and fears of the parents of three SOI Music Academy alumni who are pursuing or about to embark on a higher education in music overseas. We also speak to
