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Following months of theatre closures, the opera sector takes the opportunity to reboot. On 25 October, opera companies and opera lovers around the globe celebrate World Opera Day. The third edition of World Opera Day will take place in a challenging context as theatres around the world resume activity. Former
Know Your Composer
Robert Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood (Kinderszenen), Op. 15 is one of those rare piano works that is both a staple of the standard teaching library and frequently performed by concert artists. Nearly 200 years after its publication, perennial favorites such as Of Foreign Lands and People (Von fremden Ländern
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The Sphinx Organization, PARMA Recordings, cellist Thomas Mesa, and pianist Michelle Cann present a call for scores open exclusively to Black and Latinx composers. Teaming up for the first time, these organizations and individuals aim to amplify the voices of musicians from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in classical music by providing
Know Your Composer
Police officals in Naples were presented with a rather gruesome scenario on 16 October 1590. The palace apartment near the Piazza San Domenico Maggiore was the scene of a horrific double murder. They found the body of Don Fabrizio Carafa, whom contemporaries described as a “model of beauty,” and one
Music Education
ON Stage brings you excerpts from the NCPA Quarterly Journal, an unsurpassed literary archive that ran from 1972 to 1988 and featured authoritative and wide-ranging articles. In this multi-part article, scholar, curator and Indophile Robert J. Del Bonta explores operas that mention, are set in or are about India, delving
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Carnegie Hall’s Opening Night Gala concert on Wednesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. EST, will be webcast free of charge to a worldwide audience on carnegiehall.org, the Hall’s social media channels, and on partner sites. The festive evening— featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton
Features
Some months ago, I wrote a tribute column to the great Bengali film-maker Satyajit Ray (whose birth centenary we celebrate this year) and his film music. But a more recent article in the Kolkata press (Telegraph India) reminded me of another aspect of that music that I didn’t touch
As a student, you are likely to have assignments that require writing essays frequently. While many students dread the thought of these assignments and find them challenging, they are also an opportunity for you to stand out as a student—if you can impress your instructor. The key is to
Interviews
Accord recently interviewed the wonderfully talented 13-year-old pianist from Bangalore, Syed Fateen Ahmed. Fateen and his mother, Dr Asma Kausar, joined us on Zoom to talk about Fateen’s journey in music. Fateen began keyboard lessons at the tender age of 3, but difficulties finding good teachers meant that his
Interviews
Earlier this year, Trinity College London announced global education leader, Erez Tocker, as its new Chief Executive after Sarah Kemp stepped down from the role following 13 years at the helm. Erez Tocker, an international leader in education and digital transformation, was previously Managing Director, International at world-leading assessment, teaching
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The Olga & Jules Craen Foundation is compelled but disappointed to announce that selection of its Young Musician of the Year for 2022 (YMOY – 2022) has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. It would not be appropriate to have the International Panelists of the three UK Music Boards virtually
Affordable and versatile, Squier classic guitars can be your ultimate solution if you are looking for pro-grade instruments. Equipped with unique sound features, these guitars will give you a premium guitar playing experience. Introduced in 2008, these guitars are easy to use and highly portable. Here are compelling reasons why