Decoding the Profound Impact of Classical Music on the Brain
In the world of music, few genres possess the timeless allure and profound impact on human emotions and cognition quite...
Pablo Casals: A Musical Luminary and Champion of Humanity
On December 29, 1876, a prodigious talent was born in Catalonia, Spain—a talent that would leave an indelible mark on...
Tracing Classical Music’s Impact on Pop Culture
Classical music’s timeless allure has transcended generations, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of pop culture. From its earliest appearances on the silver screen to its contemporary prominence in the digital age, classical compositions have continuously resonated with audiences,...
Who was Leonard Bernstein, the man at the centre of Bradley Cooper’s Maestro?
“Maestro” is a word that resonates across concert music. From the Italian word for master, it is applied most frequently...
Schoenberg’s “Weihnachtsmusik” (“Christmas Music”): A Chamber Fantasia
As dean of the Second Viennese School, Arnold Schoenberg was one of the twentieth century’s greatest exponents of atonal music....
European History Through the Lens of Classical Music
The Symphony Orchestra of India, resident at the NCPA in Mumbai, is blessed with the harmony in diversity of many nationalities among its musicians. The unique sound of this young-in-years, musically maturing ensemble reflects not only the virtuosity of the...
Cherished Carols to Timeless Oratorios: Christmas in Classical Music
Christmas, as a theme in classical music, finds its origins intertwined with the earliest manifestations of musical expression. Gregorian chants,...
Madama Butterfly: Puccini’s Tale of Love, Loss, and Redemptio
Madama Butterfly, an opera in two acts by Giacomo Puccini to a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, after...