Interviews
The Making of a Modern Classic: Inside Eifman’s Anna Karenina
Ahead of the India premiere of his acclaimed ballet, a conversation with choreographer Boris Eifman on his artistic practice and the journey it has taken across continents.
Interviews
Interviews
Noel Edison on Choral Sound, Canadian Voices, and Recording ‘Immortality’
Veteran conductor Noel Edison reflects on Timothy Corlis’s spiritually charged choral music, the making of ‘Immortality’, and why commissioning and recording contemporary Canadian composers remains central to his artistic mission.
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Vijay Venkatesh on Mozart, Humanity, and the Art of Pure Sound
Pianist Vijay Venkatesh reflects on the spiritual discipline behind Mozart’s music, his new Naxos recordings, and how exploring the composer’s humanity has shaped his own search for purity of sound and artistic stillness.
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Dariia Lytvishko: Illuminating the Organ’s Modern Voice
Ukrainian organist Dariia Lytvishko discusses her debut NAXOS album Toccatas and Meditations, the enduring allure of the French organ tradition, and how she bridges history, emotion, and innovation to bring the instrument to new audiences worldwide.
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Aidan Vass and Daniel Lelchuk Release 'Cello Sonata'
Aidan Vass and Daniel Lelchuk discuss ‘Cello Sonata’, their cross-country collaboration that channels the natural world’s beauty through music: a lyrical, exploratory work uniting compositional precision with spontaneous emotional dialogue.
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Jaeden Izik-Dzurko on Soler, Competitions, and the Art of Discovery
Winner of the Leeds and Montréal competitions, pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko discusses his NAXOS debut of Soler’s sonatas, his formative influences, and the artistic journeys that continue to shape his rapidly ascending career.
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W. Abner Immanuel Carlos: A New Voice in Composition
Selected for ABRSM’s 'Writing for Music Education' scheme, Chennai-based composer W. Abner Immanuel Carlos discusses his musical journey, his cross-cultural approach to composition, and how global mentorship is shaping a more inclusive future for music education.
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Building Healthy Technique: An Interview with Penelope Roskell
International pianist and pedagogue Penelope Roskell discusses her ‘Essential Piano Technique’ series, offering insights on injury prevention, artistry, and nurturing confident young pianists through imaginative teaching methods that blend technique and musicality from the start.
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Rahul Vanamali on Pioneering Percussion, Premieres, and Building a Community in India
Chennai-born percussionist Rahul Vanamali introduces Indian audiences to the marimba and vibraphone, reflects on his international journey, and shares how he is shaping a new percussion community through premieres, collaborations, and his groundbreaking solo concert.
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Ronald Perlwitz on Music, Meaning, and Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Vision
Ronald Perlwitz, Head of Music at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, shares his vision for fostering musical innovation rooted in tradition and shaping cultural exchange through performance, education, and policy.
Interviews
Riley Court-Wood: A Rising Voice on the Podium
Rising British conductor Riley Court-Wood reflects on his Tokyo win, orchestral insights, and upcoming debut with the NHK Symphony Orchestra, offering a glimpse into the evolving artistry of a quietly compelling talent.
Interviews
Maria Badstue: At the Crossroads of Cultures, Craft, and Collaboration
India-born Danish conductor Maria Badstue reflects on her international career, her passion for cross-cultural collaboration, and her mission to empower the next generation of musicians through education, diplomacy, and meaningful artistic exchange.