In an interview with Canadian bass Robert Pomakov, he summed up the duties of his voice type on the operatic stage: “King, god, demon, loser”. It can be a tough life for those basses; not only are they rarely the title role in an opera, but they spend a huge
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Shakespeare’s Globe in London, a major theatre and tourist attraction, announced in June last year that it would permanently shut down unless it received a large government handout. The British theatre industry as a whole asked for a £100 million per month bailout. The U.K. government responded to
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Rolls-Royce continues its ‘Inspiring Greatness’ series which features individuals who rewrite the boundaries of greatness. In this latest film, Virtuoso violinist Charlie Siem discusses his inspiration and pursuit of perfection, the physical and mental challenges of performing some of the most famous, technically demanding and emotionally powerful music ever written.
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Given the National Education Policy (2020) and its emphasis on Art Integration, schools and key stakeholders have been meeting and collaborating to understand this deeper. To start with, Art is natural for a child’s expression and an integral part of his/her intelligence and holistic development. While Art Integration
Music Education
Now there’s a question to ponder… Most pupils equate slow with boring. But if we can help those pupils to enjoy a bit more active engagement with their practice, we can begin to change this age-old attitude. For many, practice is done with the brain remaining in a fairly
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Performing arts centres across continents find themselves at a similar juncture in their otherwise richly diverse histories today—being closed for a prolonged period practically for the first time. The cultural landmark in the heart of Buenos Aires, Teatro Colón saw its majestic auditorium fall silent in March 2020, on
The Yamaha Grand piano is an incredibly popular choice for a wide range of people. From the novice player to the concert pianist, it can be a suitable option. The Yamaha Grand piano has remained the consistent choice for players all over the world and this isn’t unjustified. Their
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In honour of the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Classical Movements, in collaboration with world-renowned conductor Marin Alsop, has formed the Hope & Harmony Ensemble. The 14 musicians represent the Atlanta Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, National Symphony, New
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The first in a series of talks with renowned artistes presented digitally by the NCPA saw Zakir Hussain and Zane Dalal discuss the convergence and divergence of Indian and Western classical music traditions, and the power of art to unify and overcome hardships. When two artistes deeply passionate about their
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During the 2021 Festival summer, two completely opposed ways of perceiving the world are a central preoccupation of our opera and theatre productions: radical individualism versus the humanistic idea of a society based on solidarity, as invoked by Luigi Nono in his work Intolleranza 1960. “While Don Giovanni, Richard III
Music Education
Last year the Metropolitan Opera staged Philip Glass’s ‘Akhnaten’ starring Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. Following the premiere much media attention was directed towards the countertenor in the leading role. Glass’s hypnotic, repetitive music is a big sing for any countertenor. Costanzo not only negotiated the vocal challenges of
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It’s not an exaggeration to declare that the Mason family decidedly and uniquely contributed to American music during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The patriarch Lowell Mason (1792-1872) was a significant composer of church music, including many original hymns. As a strong advocate and educator of classical music,