Saint-Saëns’ Second Symphony: Adventures in Form
Camille Saint-Saëns was 24 years old when, during the summer of 1859, he composed Symphony No. 2 in A minor....
Anna Karenina: From Yasnaya Polyana to the World Stage
In the month of Leo Tolstoy’s death anniversary, an exploration of why the immortal novel stands out as a ballet....
The Birth of the Chennai Youth Sinfonietta
I was in Chennai in the beginning of October 2022, working with children who, despite any other challenges they face in life, they choose music to express themselves and share with the world something powerful and beautiful. The reason I...
The Capital City Minstrels returns to the stage after three years
After a long pandemic-induced break, Delhi’s premier performing choir returns to the stage with a meaningful repertoire inspired by hope,...
The Symphonic Debutante Piccolo: Was It Really Beethoven’s Fifth?
Literature declaring the piccolo’s grand entrance into the symphony is widespread. Sharing debutante status with the trombones and contrabassoon in...
A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Best Way to Learn Piano in 2022
Learning to play the piano can be a hugely rewarding experience, but it can also be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start. If you’re looking for the best way to learn piano in 2022, there...
’Twas the Season
The Symphony Orchestra of India’s Autumn 2022 Season, with outstanding concerts, recitals and a dazzling opera, concludes with a flourish...
Bernstein’s “Music for String Quartet” Receives Premiere Studio Recording and Release
Leonard Bernstein’s Music for String Quartet is set to receive its premiere studio recording and release, with a newly discovered...
