Know Your Composer
The life of Alessandro Stradella (1639-1682) was characterised by turbulence, adventure and amorous escapades. In fact, in 1677 an attempt was made to murder him for reasons unknown, although it was believed to be at the instigation of a Venetian senator with whose fiancée Stradella had eloped. That attempt on
A sonata is a type of musical composition, usually written for a solo instrument like the piano or violin. It typically has three or four movements and is characterized by its use of musical development, form, and contrasting sections. Sonatas have a rich history in Western classical music and conti
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India’s classical music legend Maestro Zubin Mehta turned 85 this year, on 29 April. A grand concert was organized by his long-time friend, pianist Daniel Barenboim, featuring the orchestra of the Staatskapelle Berlin (of which Mehta in honorary conductor) at Staatsoper Unten den Linden. It was conducted by Mehta
Know Your Composer
When I was a young man, just out of my initial degree in the US and suddenly accepted as student at the prestigious Paris Conservatory, I found myself confronted with the cultural enigma that was the French system of Solfeggio. As a player of a transposing instrument, I definitely did
Know Your Composer
Recently, I had a chat with a young colleague who suggested that the writing of biographies of great composers was a boring myth-making exercise practiced in a cultural galaxy far away and two centuries removed. She had a point about the myth making, of course, but I really couldn’t
Music Education
In the final part of the series on the NCPA’s collection of musical instruments, we take you through the ins and outs of a prized pipe organ gifted to the NCPA circa 1988. We also bring to the fore top-notch pianos that light up many a recital across our
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From pursuing higher education in prestigious conservatoires to winning laurels in international competitions, the students of the SOI Music Academy are going places Soli Cyrus Nallaseth was among the first students of the SOI Music Academy, where he studied piano under Aida Bisengalieva. A student of the instrument since the
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From today, August 20 through October 1, Carnegie Hall continues to offer weekly free full-length historic concert streams via its website, featuring legendary classical musicians in inspirational performances from some of the finest concert halls around the world. The online series, Carnegie Hall Selects, introduced earlier this summer, celebrates great
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The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) strives to provide opportunities for talented Indian musicians in the field of Western classical music. Apart from performing the mainstays of the orchestral repertoire, the SOI is now seeking Indian composers to submit works to be performed by their musicians, providing a platform for
You need to make some choices if you are planning to major in music in college. You must choose the music course you will take as there is a wide range of available options. The course you select should mainly depend on your educational and career goals as a musician.
Music Education
If you – or your child – are planning on going to university, then you’ll want to take Grade 8 piano. Those who achieve a Distinction in Grade 8 piano and theory receive an extra B-grade at A-Level. This extra B-grade is available for all those who use their free time
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Ahead of the second Jamshed Bhabha Memorial Lecture, Chairman Mr. Khushroo N. Suntook reflects on the qualities that make Dr. Bhabha and Dr. Farokh E. Udwadia, the distinguished speaker for this year, kindred souls. August 21 marks a date when our beloved founder Dr. Jamshed Bhabha would have been 107