Classical Music in the Age of Technology: Exploring the Intersection of Tradition and Innovation
Classical music is an art form with a rich and storied history, spanning centuries and encompassing a vast array of...
Romantic Deceptions and Humorous Metamorphoses: Unveiling the Charms of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale
Don Pasquale is a comic opera in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti which premiered in Paris in 1843 and had...
The ‘Glass Onion’ layers in Bach’s Little Fugue
I thoroughly enjoyed ‘Knives Out’, the 2019 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson, and I wrote a column about it shortly after. I wasn’t expecting a sequel, and although it was released on Netflix at Christmas last...
Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto: Sardonic and Defiant
In his later years, the cellist, Mstislav Rostropovich, recalled a conversation that he had with Nina Vasilyevna, the wife of...
The Imprimatur
Zane Dalal shares personal reflections on the repertoire and his 46-year association with Zubin Mehta, ahead of the Maestro’s eagerly...
Resilience and Renewal: The Jacksons Lane Arts Centre
In January 2020, the gorgeous façade of Jacksons Lane Art Centre was faced with a completely overturned reality on the inside. As severe winter flooding across the U.K., and an exploding boiler that bled hot brown liquid down the office...
Unleashing Your Creativity: Overcoming Writer’s Block in Music Composition
Music composition is an art form that allows individuals to express their deepest emotions, tell stories, and connect with others...
Bowing Brilliance: A Violinist’s Guide to Mastering Musical Expression
The violin, with its soul-stirring melodies and captivating sound, has enthralled music enthusiasts for centuries. Behind this beautiful instrument lies...
