Know Your Composer
Too often, it’s only when a legend has passed away that one takes stock of their vast contribution in their field. We may not know much trivia about American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist Burt Bacharach, but all of us will know and love at least one of
Music of India
Hindustani classical music, often referred to simply as Hindustani music, is one of the two major traditions of Indian classical music, the other being Carnatic music, which is primarily associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent. Hindustani music is rooted in the northern regions of India and has
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What does it take for a gifted student to make it to the international concert stage? Is their raw talent enough or must it be first recognised and nurtured? In the field of the classical guitar in India, there is certainly no shortage of such young talents. How then can
Music of India
Culture unites. It defines. It is diffusive. And it can be different. Yet, in these differences lie unity, and a shared cultural experience. Today, in the 21st century, as the global village becomes increasingly aware, and gets ready to face significant global threats together, it is imperative that cultural heterogeneity
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Mezzo, the international reference for Classical music, dance and Jazz on Television celebrates its 25th anniversary with a wonderful programming. Every day, until May 1, Mezzo Live will broadcast: 25 emblematic concerts that have marked our first 25 years Highlights include (Indian Standard Time): * April 12 at 4:30PM – A
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Musicians and music scholars are excited to see Tár earn Oscar nominations in 2023. The psychological thriller is set in the rarefied world of classical music, starring Cate Blanchett as a brilliant, ruthless conductor of the real and renowned Berlin Philharmonic. Music, ephemeral in its power over our emotions, is
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The 2022-23 Season of the Metropolitan Opera is a great mix of contemporary works and classics. We bring an overview of the productions that will be screened at the NCPA this year. The ongoing screenings season of the Metropolitan Opera in New York is being hailed by critics as “one
Know Your Composer
Gabriel Fauré’s Cello Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 109 inhabits a world of elegance and dreamy nostalgia. It is music characterized by soft edges, buoyant motion, and an effortless sense of melody. Composed in the summer of 1917, this is one of two cello sonatas Fauré completed
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All of nine years, Ayaan Deshpande from the SOI Music Academy has performed with the SOI Chamber Orchestra, given solo piano recitals and is all set to give his next in the land of Mozart as the winner of the Golden Key of Vienna Music Festival. The prodigy is being
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Three thousand nine hundred and twenty. That is approximately the number of hours I have spent in choir rehearsals since I started singing in the Gothenburg Cathedral Boys’ Choir at the age of 11. On top of that come concerts, performances, camps, tours, recordings, exams and various other things related
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Bombay Jayashri is a highly acclaimed Indian classical musician and vocalist, known for her exceptional talent and soulful renditions. With years of rigorous training in Carnatic music, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the field of Indian classical music, performing across the globe and collaborating with musicians
Music of India
I. The importance of the emotional content in Indian Classical Music As any aficionado of this artistic tradition knows, the emotional factor is crucial to Indian classical music. So much so that it is often said in India that “if a performer fails to communicate emotionally with his/her audience,